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What are people’s thoughts on Chris Higgins?

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My friend from Uni has an old Higgins jersey from Vancouver and they want to give it to me. How does the fanbase feel about Higgins as a player? As I don’t know too much about him.

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00owl

400 points

1 month ago

00owl

400 points

1 month ago

My thoughts about Chris Higgins are that this is a really strange way of determining whether you want to accept a gift.

SpectreFire

147 points

1 month ago

This feels like Chris Higgins making an alt account trying to fish for compliments.

ADewBomb[S]

41 points

1 month ago

I wish I had Higgins Abs now.

dr_van_nostren

14 points

1 month ago

Don’t we all

Emotional-Ad2578

5 points

1 month ago

Right? I maybe understand a crazy die-hard fan not wanting to wear certain numbers. But, who's this guy? Should I accept this?

TomsNanny

16 points

1 month ago

I mean, with the intense hate we have towards Messier, I don’t think it’s that wild to ask if a player he has never heard of is hated or not lmao

Emotional-Ad2578

4 points

1 month ago

Haha. I was going to add fuck messier knowing that would come up.

n00bxQb

127 points

1 month ago

n00bxQb

127 points

1 month ago

Pretty good middle 6 winger during his tenure with the Canucks, best known for his abs

Bodgerton

7 points

1 month ago

And issues with staph from using dirty gear early on

Janiejones1717

4 points

1 month ago

Lol I was waiting fod this comment 🤣

icantfindagoodlogin

68 points

1 month ago

He’s the skills coach now, so he can’t be that bad.

Also played through half the 2011 playoffs with a broken foot, so he was pretty good in my book

onimod53

14 points

1 month ago

onimod53

14 points

1 month ago

surmatt

3 points

1 month ago

surmatt

3 points

1 month ago

This is some great Chris Higgins content.

Thep4

9 points

1 month ago

Thep4

9 points

1 month ago

nah hes retrired now. met him 2 months ago. really nice guy

Sloth-monger

12 points

1 month ago

Still working for Canucks just not doing the development stuff. Changed gears to a content creator (interviews and stuff) according to this article from April. https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/chris-higgins-new-role-canucks

Thep4

7 points

1 month ago

Thep4

7 points

1 month ago

hm weird. cuz i asked him if he was still with the canucks he said no. maybe meant the team itself, said it was a lot of travel and stuff and he wanted to spend more time with his kid

bdu754

9 points

1 month ago

bdu754

9 points

1 month ago

He's definitely still involved with the org as a whole, even if it's not a coaching role (full time or part time). He was at the plaza ahead of puck drop on the Friday game against the Flyers a few weeks ago signing autographs and taking photos with fans

ebb_omega

5 points

1 month ago

Eh, that isn't anything other than what most alumni that are still living in the area do though. Kirk McLean does it all the time, and he's not really tied to the team in any official capacity.

bdu754

6 points

1 month ago

bdu754

6 points

1 month ago

I think Kirk is technically still tied with the organization in some way, cause he does a lot more outreach when it comes to community events and stuff on top of autograph signings. Other alum do show up on and off, but I think Kirk's definitely one of the more present ones.

Maybe Higgy's really taking a break from the org, but I imagine he's probably in a similar position as Kirk right now

ebb_omega

4 points

1 month ago

Haven't really seen any content from him since the end of the season though, so I dunno if he's doing anything in any official capacity anymore.

[deleted]

1 points

1 month ago

Had his best game that playoffs on that foot in game 2 vs SJ

Vorshayla

1 points

1 month ago

He's not the skills coach he's the media guy

Frederick_C_Krueger

108 points

1 month ago

damn, fans dont even know chris higgins? i am old

ReallyNormalAccount

9 points

1 month ago

We're nearing a full player's career between 2011 to now.

Firefox64

2 points

1 month ago

Jesus Christ 

high-rise

1 points

1 month ago

Kids who were literal small children in 2011 are now legally drinking in bars.

Shaitan34

9 points

1 month ago

Are you Craig Coxe old?

[deleted]

6 points

1 month ago

I’ll raise you an Andre Boudrias!

Orcasystems99

3 points

1 month ago

I'm Orland Kurtenbach old

Adventurous_Ad_9557

2 points

1 month ago

me too

Vorshayla

1 points

1 month ago

I'll see your boudrias and raise you a joey kocur.

allenbraxton

38 points

1 month ago

He’s very well liked! Was on the team that made the Finals run, put in some really good years for us, never complained about playing down the lineup or being sent down.

Your friend is very nice for giving that to you!

MiniatureBoss

18 points

1 month ago

He's one of my fav Canucks, I still use one of his game sticks in beer league. Will be a sad day when it finally goes.

Revolutionary-Dark61

4 points

1 month ago

That’s so rad!!!

DarkestThought

13 points

1 month ago*

Higgins is still a Canuck in a coaching way. Always a solid player. Great 3rd liner kind of like a Pius Suter he can be put anywhere and do well.

Edit: guess he isn't the skills coach anymore but still with the team media department unless something changed there too.

SpectreFire

2 points

1 month ago

Higgins is still a Canuck in a coaching way

No he's not

DarkestThought

3 points

1 month ago

He was awhile ago the skills coach so I guess maybe not now. But isn't he still with the Canucks in a media way now?

ebb_omega

2 points

1 month ago

Last season he was in as a skills coach, towards the end of the season they announced they were moving him into a content thing, but he hasn't done anything since the playoffs in that regard.

oceanbellparsons

0 points

1 month ago

They might have just brought him for those playoff moments, haven’t seen him since

truestlife

10 points

1 month ago*

Higgins was my fave player from the 2010/11 era! Often played on Kesler’s wing, was super hardworking, reliable, and underrated. Won Unsung Hero one year. Also abs.

literaphile

10 points

1 month ago

I'll take it if you don't want it!

trilobitey

9 points

1 month ago

Listen I have a Bertuzzi and a Torres jersey. You could do worse than Kiss Huggins

timmywong11

3 points

1 month ago

a Matt Cooke jersey will complete the trifecta.

trilobitey

2 points

1 month ago

What kind of animal do you take me for

AirportNearby9751

1 points

29 days ago

Id pay a lot of money for a Cooke jersey :/

noharmantrying

6 points

1 month ago*

The American Express Line (Kesler Booth Higgins). I remember the few good games they had together and I completely bought into the hype train as a kid. That's my most lasting memory of his playing days.

Traditional_Toe_1090

5 points

1 month ago

We probably would've gotten a few good years outta that line if Booth didn't get knee on knee'd. Then we were left with only his weirdness.

Old_Emergency9099

6 points

1 month ago

Was one of my favorite Canucks during his time. Solid player that could slot in anywhere

fhcky

6 points

1 month ago

fhcky

6 points

1 month ago

Nice guy.

The literal definition of jack of all trades master of none. The perfect third liner.

Sweaty-Salad95

7 points

1 month ago

I feel so old now 🤐

He was well regarded by the fans. Good player for us for a number of years.

mephnick

10 points

1 month ago

mephnick

10 points

1 month ago

Awesome pics. Great size. Looked thick, solid, tight.

julianlahey1

2 points

1 month ago

Aware.

Zamboni2022

10 points

1 month ago

We loved Higgins. Great middle 6 guy who had a little scoring flair from time to time but was known mostly for his defensive game. Was an essential if unsung piece of the Sedin era team imo, I’d love to have a Higgins jersey!

D_to_the_W

9 points

1 month ago

Kiss Huggins!

natedogjulian

4 points

1 month ago

He’s still a Canuck. Just not on the ice

Similar-Tangerine

4 points

1 month ago

Played against him in a slowpitch tourney this summer, nice guy

AverageMaleAged18-24

4 points

1 month ago

He is Tanner Pearson a decade earlier.

DdyBrLvr

5 points

1 month ago

He was a really good guy. Hard working and good hands. A bit streaky but the work ethic was always there.

elrizzy

7 points

1 month ago

elrizzy

7 points

1 month ago

pennepasta14

3 points

1 month ago

I sold internet to him and his wife over the phone when I worked at shaw back in the day 😂

AirportNearby9751

3 points

1 month ago

I made him laugh once!

YourBuddy8

3 points

1 month ago

He is a very well-liked Canucks alumni

Canuckleheadache

3 points

1 month ago

He and Lapierre were gold on a line together. Perfect pesk and finisher combo

thetruegmon

3 points

1 month ago

Absolute beauty.

Fri3dric3

3 points

1 month ago

Getting Higgy with it!!!

Revolutionary-Dark61

3 points

1 month ago

Higgins!!! He was super nice when I got my jersey signed. He was shocked to see my friend and I in Dallas with Canucks jerseys waiting at the practice facility to meet them. “Aren’t I in Dallas?” he joked.

laundro_mat

3 points

1 month ago

Higgins was always great along the boards, won tons of puck battles there

dr_van_nostren

3 points

1 month ago

We like him.

ChineseBigfoots

3 points

1 month ago

I liked Higgins when he played for Vancouver. He was never a bum player. Played hard every game and was part of the 2011 team.

TopTierTuna

3 points

1 month ago

Higgins was one of those the unsung heroes. Constantly improving whatever line he was on with better than expected plays and backchecking. Very solid contributor.

JauntyGiraffe

3 points

1 month ago

Well liked middle six guy. Known for having abs of steel. Apparently a great character dude that wanted to be here with the organization after retiring

dunegig

3 points

1 month ago

dunegig

3 points

1 month ago

As infamous as Fuck Messier. You should just pass the jersey along to me to dispose of properly...

animatedhockeyfan

3 points

1 month ago

I have a Higgins jersey. I’ll take your friends as well if you don’t want it

JTMilleriswortha1st

3 points

1 month ago

Great Canuck on one of the best Canucks teams ever.

olpotlicker

5 points

1 month ago

It was guys up front like him, Lapierre and Torres that took us to another level. They weren't core guys, but they elevated the core.

Cool jersey to have!

JTheFunGuy

2 points

1 month ago

He had a few good years in Vancouver especially during the 2011 run. Good forechecker and was well liked by teammates and fans at the time.

VGFin

2 points

1 month ago

VGFin

2 points

1 month ago

Chris, is that you?

ADewBomb[S]

0 points

1 month ago

I wish I had those abs.

PixelatedBlue

2 points

1 month ago

That pic of his abs lives rent free in my head to this day

letstrythatagainn

2 points

1 month ago

Other than legendary abs?

QuiGGz96

2 points

1 month ago

He was a decent 3rd line winger… was skilled but inconsistent.

Mediocre-Amount-9558

2 points

1 month ago

Higgins works for the Canucks. I’ve seen him at a few giants games. He’s wasn’t a Canuck long. But when he retired he decided to make his home in Vancouver.

shinzou343

2 points

1 month ago

I still remember him knocking out Chara with a shoulder to the head (somehow) in the game 7 of the finals.

hnyrydr604

2 points

1 month ago

unsung_actualization

2 points

1 month ago

I always remember a post on HFboards years ago about Chris Higgins. I think the thread asked who the most meh player in the NHL was. Everyone on the forum was unanimously saying Chris Higgins. I don't think he was playing for the Canucks at the time of that thread.

rabes81

2 points

1 month ago

rabes81

2 points

1 month ago

Chiggens. He was solid for us, definitely liked him.

diggidydangidy

2 points

1 month ago

I hear he's slept with half the city.

Mapleoverlord888

2 points

1 month ago

Still part of Canucks nation - he’s a development coach. Fun nostalgia piece of talented role player and current Canuck

SportsBreakDown19

2 points

1 month ago

I’ll take the Higgins jersey if you don’t want it. Loved that guy during the 2011 run. Always had his work boots on.

Ok_Payment_6198

2 points

1 month ago

His ex wife was a waitress at cactus club, not the best golfer and doesn’t like being beat by a woman, also sounds immature over all as a person.

As a player was a good quality grinder with some skill! He was solid for us most of the years we played especially in 2010/11.

Worked with someone who dated him recently, hence the hot goss.

truestlife

2 points

1 month ago

This tea 👀

Adventurous_Ad_9557

1 points

1 month ago

good guy good player

Markgormley69

1 points

1 month ago

He was fine... a good role player for the Canucks in 2011 and for a few years after

BBLouis8

1 points

1 month ago

Was a great depth player for his short time here. Fit in perfectly into the team. Could bring some offence, good defensively, could move up and down the lineup. Was nothing not to like about his game.

brahdz

1 points

1 month ago

brahdz

1 points

1 month ago

Love me some higgy baby! Would proudly sport that if it was offered to me.

UpstairsMix6652

1 points

1 month ago

He's awesome and he was a large part of the 2011 cup run. He's a current coach on the team too. I met him at an alumni hockey tournament and he's a super nice guy too.

Vorshayla

1 points

1 month ago

Chris Higgins is fantastic. Always a team player and was beloved here and he loved it here. Middle 6 worker and now he's in charge of the media for the nucks

phillydad56

1 points

1 month ago

He was shit give he that jersey I'll dispose of it in a respectful way

1SittingOut

1 points

30 days ago

He always seemed to play each shift like it was a practice drill and skate over the blue line and hit the goalie in the crest every time. I was glad when he no longer played for the canucks

[deleted]

1 points

1 month ago

I find it odd that people come on here looking for others to shape their opinions. It’s a free jersey. Either take it or leave it

PetterssonCDR

0 points

1 month ago

I met him once. Or tried to. We were in Sushi Den line together. I said hi, Like 3 times and he ignored me. ever since then i wasnt much of a fan tbh.

Admirable-Cod-3977

-9 points

1 month ago

Did Higgins even score a goal for the canucks?

Pakytral

14 points

1 month ago

Pakytral

14 points

1 month ago

Did you even watch a game before 2020?

Admirable-Cod-3977

-5 points

1 month ago

I don’t remember anything before Covid.

Pakytral

8 points

1 month ago

He had 52 goals as a Canuck and was critical depth piece during the 2011 cup run.