That's basically 3 first round picks for Benn...Despres looks NHL ready, Bennett is on the cusp, so likely non-busts...and one pick where Dallas can do what they desire...

Benn is worth more than 3 1st rounders??? Two of which who already look to be pretty good players??
- mventres

Why would they trade a surefire star like Jamie Benn for guys who are "likely non-busts"? Especially when they aren't in a position where they want to blow up their team and rebuild? They could get much better offers than that for Benn if they wanted to trade him.

Enjoyed great playoffs
- pker2theend

Would you rather lose in game 7 of stanely cup or not make playoffs.... i dont know honestly.

The value of Franson and Kadri is questionable. Bozak would have decent value in a 1-for-1 trade, but that value is cut sharply when he is being added as a "sweetener". Let's just say that Kessel and Bozak for Benn is what would be considered "fair value". Dallas still has no motivation to make that trade because they are losing the best and most desirable player in the deal. Most of the time with trades like that, it takes an overpayment. Even if the Stars did get into a situation where the absolutely had to deal Jamie Benn, I can pretty much guarantee they would get something at least a little bit better than Kessel and Bozak.
- SteveTambellini

The real issue becomes cap management, after this year. How many teams will be able to take on a contract like that, going forward? Leafs are one of the few teams with cap room, to absorb a long term $6 million plus contact.

Would you rather lose in game 7 of stanely cup or not make playoffs.... i dont know honestly.
- Cherry--Skoal

50/50? I'd do it every year if I had those chances.

Finished 1st in the league 2 years in a row but still have done the same thing as the leafs. Not win anything
- Cherry--Skoal

The league is extremely competitive, no one could match up to LA last year. By no means am i saying the Canucks are the best team but I will take our chances over the Leafs any day.

50/50? I'd do it every year if I had those chances.
- pker2theend

In true Canuck fashion. Ignore the part about losing.

50/50? I'd do it every year if I had those chances.
- pker2theend

a guaranteed game 7 loss or a guaranteed miss playoffs?

Bozak Kadri Gunner 2nd

Benn

Bozak Kadri Gunner 2nd

Benn
- iTOLDu

shut the eff up

you

Why would they trade a surefire star like Jamie Benn for guys who are "likely non-busts"? Especially when they aren't in a position where they want to blow up their team and rebuild? They could get much better offers than that for Benn if they wanted to trade him.
- SteveTambellini

Probably...like what though?

The league is extremely competitive, no one could match up to LA last year. By no means am i saying the Canucks are the best team but I will take our chances over the Leafs any day.
- nkryska

20 other teams in the league could say this

The league is extremely competitive, no one could match up to LA last year. By no means am i saying the Canucks are the best team but I will take our chances over the Leafs any day.
- nkryska

as of right now? 100% yes

But the Canuck window is closing. quickly

The real issue becomes cap management, after this year. How many teams will be able to take on a contract like that, going forward? Leafs are one of the few teams with cap room, to absorb a long term $6 million plus contact.
- PrinceLH

Yeah, I am very interested to see how each team goes about keeping themselves under the cap over the next few years. It should be very interesting. The Stars don't have too much salary committed for next year though and they have their 2 amnesty buyouts just like everybody else.

a guaranteed game 7 loss or a guaranteed miss playoffs?
- Cherry--Skoal

To be honest Garentee game 7 lose. Western Conference Champs is a great acomplishment too.

Probably...like what though?
- mventres

I guess, Stastny+?

Bozak Kadri Gunner 2nd

Benn
- iTOLDu

Brian Burke Approves. But honestly this couldn't even get you Luongo.

I guess, Stastny+?
- mventres

Are you talking to yourself or what...seriously dude. this is weird and shady. Most of call, creepy.

Enjoyed great playoffs
- pker2theend

Canucks fans love to talk about the playoffs and how pathetic the Leafs are but honestly, how long can you be satisfied with "great playoffs"? In the entire history of your team that's all you can claim, you've enjoyed some great playoffs. It's amazing to me, I hear Canucks fans talk about the last two Presidents trophies more than I hear LA and Boston fans talk about the last two Stanley Cups.

Probably...like what though?
- mventres

It's tough to say. I honestly don't know. I guess it all depends on who would be seriously interested and how badly they wanted him.

Brian Burke Approves. But honestly this couldn't even get you Luongo.
- pker2theend

To be honest Garentee game 7 lose. Western Conference Champs is a great acomplishment too.
- pker2theend

great accomplishment yes... at the end of the day no one cares about it? yes

To be honest Garentee game 7 lose. Western Conference Champs is a great acomplishment too.
- pker2theend

Taxes would go up, if that happened. Too many fires and riots for the police force to endure every year.

Are you talking to yourself or what...seriously dude. this is weird and shady. Most of call, creepy.
- systemtool

lol, nah, I meant to add it to the previous post...

Brian Burke Approves. But honestly this couldn't even get you Luongo.
- pker2theend

But we don't want Luongo!!!! OK?????

Canucks fans love to talk about the playoffs and how pathetic the Leafs are but honestly, how long can you be satisfied with "great playoffs"? In the entire history of your team that's all you can claim, you've enjoyed some great playoffs. It's amazing to me, I hear Canucks fans talk about the last two Presidents trophies more than I hear LA and Boston fans talk about the last two Stanley Cups.
- Jeffmt

it was great in 2005-6 when the red wings won the presidents trophy but got knocked out in the first round by edmonton, the best!