The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Dig the pic http://www.canada.com/theprovince/news/spo...bd-6596483c7373 Maybe he and Keith Fatchuck can trade recipes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombTHEice Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 *lol* ... Looks like this dude is in great shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze53 Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 *lol* ... Looks like this dude is in great shape. LMAO! i saw a belly?! and were those man boobs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goalerexpert86 Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Even back in junior there were problems with his conditioning and weight. Before and after Bulls games you would constantly see him eating chips and was always the last on the ice at practice and first off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombTHEice Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 some more of those athletes ... robust athletes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CerebusClone Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Even back in junior there were problems with his conditioning and weight. Before and after Bulls games you would constantly see him eating chips and was always the last on the ice at practice and first off. Like an article in the Gazette mentionned, Wellwood would be a shoe-in if this was the NHL 30 years ago, coming to training camp after a lazy summer, hoping to get back in game shape after a couple games. Unfortunately for Wellwood, things have changed, and players have become machines. It used to be that the few players who worked really hard over the summer had a big edge over the others, now it is the norm. Not only it becomes hard to keep up, but his injuries in the past are probably a good indication that Wellwood doesn't take conditionning nearly as seriously as he should. Ans people wondered why the Leafs let him go... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
House11 Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 got to hand it to him though ... even though he has a gut ... he's still in the league Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs rule Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 got to hand it to him though ... even though he has a gut ... he's still in the league as we all know that can change in a heart beat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAK Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Geez !! I feel like a hockey player !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Two words: Back fat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTH Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Two words: Back fat. You're one to talk? At least he has hair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAK Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 You're one to talk? At least he has hair. I have no back fat. And I have little hair. Shaved. Too much info? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir_Boagalott Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 I think everybody is over reacting a tad bit. The article says he broke his foot in May and it typically takes 2 months to heal. Wellwood has only had 6 weeks in which he could train (possibly less if he broke it in late May). Sure you wouldnt want a guy with a gut on your hockey team but he really only has a ponch. Everybody seems to be making moutains out of mole hills. I have no doubt Wellwood will have a good year as long as the Nucks play him. Dont forget the Laffs waived him Eh. Ya, the same team that signed McCabe to a billion $ NTC. When do the Laffs ever do anything smart. Wellwood didnt fit into their tanking for Tavares plans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zowpeb Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 I think everybody is over reacting a tad bit. The article says he broke his foot in May and it typically takes 2 months to heal. Wellwood has only had 6 weeks in which he could train (possibly less if he broke it in late May). Sure you wouldnt want a guy with a gut on your hockey team but he really only has a ponch. Everybody seems to be making moutains out of mole hills. I have no doubt Wellwood will have a good year as long as the Nucks play him. Dont forget the Laffs waived him Eh. Ya, the same team that signed McCabe to a billion $ NTC. When do the Laffs ever do anything smart. Wellwood didnt fit into their tanking for Tavares plans. No, it's not a ponch...he's fat. No muscle definition and you can see that he's carrying fat everywhere, not just his gut. I've broken my foot, he could at least be weight training and even riding a bike after just a 2-3 weeks...Wellwood has loads of skill and could still be a very good 2nd line C but he's got crap for brains and it seems he just doesn't care. Of course, this is always a possibility when he's getting paid some big bucks either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=fqz1ojIQTBk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted October 1, 2008 Author Share Posted October 1, 2008 Apparently Wellwood has lost 8 lbs and is now "at NHL levels" of fitness. His next goal is to work incredibly hard and raise himself up to the level of...average. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs rule Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 and he is now once again on waivers, remember it can all be gone so fast. If he wants to remain in the NHL apparently 8 lbs ain't gonna do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CerebusClone Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 and he is now once again on waivers, remember it can all be gone so fast. If he wants to remain in the NHL apparently 8 lbs ain't gonna do it. That's strange, I thought he had a pretty good training camp... at least statistically... and the Canucks are not actually loaded with offensive talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazy26 Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 That's strange, I thought he had a pretty good training camp... at least statistically... and the Canucks are not actually loaded with offensive talent. They're scoring at will so far this season... Having healthy D and a transition game has helped greatly in that aspect. I agree that Wellwood has talent, but I think his lack of work ethic stands out from the others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CerebusClone Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 They're scoring at will so far this season... Having healthy D and a transition game has helped greatly in that aspect. I agree that Wellwood has talent, but I think his lack of work ethic stands out from the others. I agree, and he's not a player I would want on my team personally... but the Canucks can't be expected to score like this all season long... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazy26 Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 I agree, and he's not a player I would want on my team personally... but the Canucks can't be expected to score like this all season long... Yeh, not likely, but it's been fun to watch this far. And there's a bunch of players I'd take over Wellwood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbhatt Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Wow, he ate himself right out of a job....hope the doughnuts and ice cream were worth it. Maybe he can play himself back into shape in a lesser european league or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs rule Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Well lets see the leaves didn't want and now the nucklheads don't want him. Where does he go? I think there are some senior teams that could use him, now that he's in shape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted October 20, 2008 Author Share Posted October 20, 2008 I wouldn't be surprised to see him pull a mini-Daigle and return at some point. He's too offensively talented for some talent-starved team to NOT take a chance on him again, if he starts to actually act like a professional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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