I have to make a work phone call at 7, but after that I'm getting baked and blitzed...
- Fosco

And of course the obligatory chocolate inhalation, no? (time to bring out the plastic couch covers)

Why do the Canucks care about how the league values him? He plays for the Canucks, and, is a valuable contributor to the team. He'll not be moved!

Booth is a non contributor...so far.
Ballard is a non contributor...coaching.
Luongo is a non contributor...management.
Edler is a non contributor sometimes...inconsistent.
- LeftCoaster

Inconsistent because of coaching. Even so he is our most tradable asset.

Friedman says the Canucks were not Eakins first choice, as he wanted a youngish team and the Nucks are a veteran team. I say good luck to him. Sounding more and more like Gillis likes John Stevens.

And of course the obligatory chocolate inhalation, no? (time to bring out the plastic couch covers)
- Zogg

I used a blanket, and it was a very good idea...

I'd also like to recommend Lindt Intense Blackcurrant for any of you out there with a sweet tooth.

I used a blanket, and it was a very good idea...

I'd also like to recommend Lindt Intense Blackcurrant for any of you out there with a sweet tooth.
- Fosco

Lindt sea salt

Friedman says the Canucks were not Eakins first choice, as he wanted a youngish team and the Nucks are a veteran team. I say good luck to him. Sounding more and more like Gillis likes John Stevens.
- LeftCoaster

I hope not.

Would have preferred Eakins, although he's not my first choice either.

Lindt sea salt
- thundachunk

another good choice.

Got a couple bars of Lintd Wasabi, and Chili, and also a Terry's chocolate orange for tonight.........aaaaaawwwwww sheeaatt

And lots of beer, of course....

Gonna be quite a mess when the wife gets back tomorrow...

I would compare Burrows value to something similar to a younger Hartnell. I think he would actually have a fair bit of value around the league. I think Edler has more value, but Burrows isn't going to be viewed as scraps. Raymond on the other hand would be viewed as garbage.

***edit*** to clarify, I am NOT saying Burrows would bring the physical intimidation Hartnell does, more that he can get into the dirty areas and chip in as well.
- Isles_since_6

Hartnell is younger than Burrows
Raymond is UFA and will get a reasonable contract somewhere, likely not a contending team though (maybe CAL)

Friedman says the Canucks were not Eakins first choice, as he wanted a youngish team and the Nucks are a veteran team. I say good luck to him. Sounding more and more like Gillis likes John Stevens.
- LeftCoaster

Friedman has no clue. Only this upcoming season does Eakins have a choice. Its only Canadian publicity as the reason why. Oh and his wife is hot. I also heard Eakins was scheduled for another interview on monday. You can't tell me that there is more interest in Edmonton. Really unless there is a buttload of money.

Friedman has no clue. Only this upcoming season does Eakins have a choice. Its only Canadian publicity as the reason why. Oh and his wife is hot. I also heard Eakins was scheduled for a mother interview on monday. You can't tell me that there is more interest in Edmonton. Really unless there is a buttload of money.
- thundachunk

I'm sure he'd prefer to coach anywhere in the NHL oppose to the AHL, but with enough interest he should have his choice!

I'm sure he'd prefer to coach anywhere in the NHL oppose to the AHL, but with enough interest he should have his choice!
- LeftCoaster

Gillis showed interest and others follow suit that should tell people that he isn't a total ignoramus when it comes to hockey. Your right he should have his choice but a GM making a hasty decision could hurt their team. On one hand I wish Gillis would hurry up and pick a coach on the other I want him to make the right decision and making a forced decision is never the right one. Media and other teams moves will test Gillis's resolve. Lets not get stuck with Arneil or worse.

IF the Canucks did trade Edler to the Flyers, I wouldn't be surprised to see Meszaros return in the package. R shooting, offensive upside, only 1 year left on contract. Philly also has a tonne of defencemen. They'll have to get rid of a few.

I used a blanket, and it was a very good idea...

I'd also like to recommend Lindt Intense Blackcurrant for any of you out there with a sweet tooth.
- Fosco

You have learned well, grasshoppa

Now, the real question: sex or chocolate? (or combine both? )

IF the Canucks did trade Edler to the Flyers, I wouldn't be surprised to see Meszaros return in the package. R shooting, offensive upside, only 1 year left on contract. Philly also has a tonne of defencemen. They'll have to get rid of a few.
- KB3Point0

Why the hell would we trade D for D? Thats just retarded considering Meszaros is only a mil less even though its only one season. For someone who likes to tell people they need to do there homework you aren't. We need a forward. I realize you said package but we need to make cap space. What you wrote down just now did it look stupid to you before you hit submit.

You have learned well, grasshoppa

Now, the real question: sex or chocolate? (or combine both? )
- Zogg

You can do that ?

This is why I'm still the grasshoppa...

Why the hell would we trade D for D? Thats just retarded considering Meszaros is only a mil less even though its only one season. For someone who likes to tell people they need to do there homework you aren't. We need a forward. I realize you said package but we need to make cap space. What you wrote down just now did it look stupid to you before you hit submit.
- thundachunk

Not to mention he shoots LH... #Homework

IF the Canucks did trade Edler to the Flyers, I wouldn't be surprised to see Meszaros return in the package. R shooting, offensive upside, only 1 year left on contract. Philly also has a tonne of defencemen. They'll have to get rid of a few.
- KB3Point0

He shoots left.

Not to mention he shoots LH... #Homework
- DrChristianTroy

I didn't want to hammer him to hard.

Friedman has no clue. Only this upcoming season does Eakins have a choice. Its only Canadian publicity as the reason why. Oh and his wife is hot. I also heard Eakins was scheduled for another interview on monday. You can't tell me that there is more interest in Edmonton. Really unless there is a buttload of money.
- thundachunk

And everyone knows the Oilers only hire past players.

Gretzky, Coffey, Fuhr and Comrie to coach them in 2013

I didn't want to hammer him to hard.
- thundachunk

Good, it wasn't just me who thought his post was a bit absurd.......he always seems so sure of himself.......now its confirmed he's full of poppycock....

And everyone knows the Oilers only hire past players.

Gretzky, Coffey, Fuhr and Comrie to coach them in 2013
- IanEsplen

No no Ranford.

Why the hell would we trade D for D? Thats just retarded considering Meszaros is only a mil less even though its only one season. For someone who likes to tell people they need to do there homework you aren't. We need a forward. I realize you said package but we need to make cap space. What you wrote down just now did it look stupid to you before you hit submit.
- thundachunk

There's some big assumptions you just made. When I said package, I meant it. Meszaros is a complimentary piece, far from the main return. I doubt it would just be Edler for Schenn or Couturier straight up. More likely Edler & pick or prospect for Couturier & Meszaros. Or you could go crazy and see what would happen if you threw Luongo into the mix.

The Canucks also need a right shooting D man, and if they trade Edler and get rid of Ballard (which seems to be the consensus, they will need 1 more top 6 D. And if 2 of their top 6 are Tanev and Corrado then they'll likely be looking for a veteran. A right shooting veteran with offensive upside who is strong defensively. Someone like Meszaros...

Not to mention he shoots LH... #Homework
- DrChristianTroy

ESPN has him as left shooting, NHL.com has him as right shooting. I blame ESPN! Good catch!

I have to make a work phone call at 7, but after that I'm getting baked and blitzed...
- Fosco

New beer just arrived, Stiegel Grapefruit, its a low alcohol beer mixed with fresh grapefruit juice, and its FREAKING delicious, a total Sunday morning beer.

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Well scratch Meszaros, I doubt they want another left shooting D.