What do you guys make of Alex Edler? Tied in for the next 6 years at $5 million per, and was identified by one hockey writer as the most likely Canuck player to have issues playing with Torts, and the Canucks should consider moving him now.
- Pete V

For the right price (which I have no clue what) I would take him

Where us that rumor coming from?
- Pete V

Lol... Eklund... who else.

Question for the guys who seem to know a lot about the prospects. Who should be the number one pick this year McKinnon or Jones. Team needs not being a factor

Only makes a million more than Staal. Just don't see the Canucks play alot because I'm usually out like a light by the time they start.
- Pete V

I would rather put that money towards a top 6 player than a defenseman.

Question for the guys who seem to know a lot about the prospects. Who should be the number one pick this year McKinnon or Jones. Team needs not being a factor
- fquicks

Probably McKinnon, but not by much.

Question for the guys who seem to know a lot about the prospects. Who should be the number one pick this year McKinnon or Jones. Team needs not being a factor
- fquicks

I lean towards McKinnon but you can't go wrong either way

Question for the guys who seem to know a lot about the prospects. Who should be the number one pick this year McKinnon or Jones. Team needs not being a factor
- fquicks

Do you want Steve Yzerman or Chris Pronger?

Do you want Steve Yzerman or Chris Pronger?
- Pete V

Second most important position in hockey behind goalie... having a bonafide #1 center to lead your team.

What do you guys make of Alex Edler? Tied in for the next 6 years at $5 million per, and was identified by one hockey writer as the most likely Canuck player to have issues playing with Torts, and the Canucks should consider moving him now.
- Pete V

Richards being here kills options but it would take way too much to get him

I just checked, Winnipeg has 12 players under contract with a bunch of RFA's (including Wheeler) to re-sign. If they have a strength and assuming they extend Bogosian, I would say D is their deepest position. I don't know if they would deal Wheeler unless they reach an impasse in contract negotiations.
- gkmkiller

How bout brassard for wheeler ?

How bout brassard for wheeler ?
- Slimtj100

mmmm tough bargain. i think the values are fair but i'm just not sure i do it after brassard's post-deadline performance. if he can live up to his potential, he could be the best center on our team.

How bout brassard for wheeler ?
- Slimtj100

Brassard seems to love New York and played great since he has been a Ranger. I want to give him a chance here

Brassard seems to love New York and played great since he has been a Ranger. I want to give him a chance here
- TPC

I dont mind Brassard as a 3C, although we have Lindberg who is probably more fit for that role because hes good defensively as well.

I dont mind Brassard as a 3C, although we have Lindberg who is probably more fit for that role because hes good defensively as well.
- aecliptic

brassard is a top 6 center. he has so much skill, sick hands, and amazing vision. let's just hope he can produce consistently enough to stay in the top 6.

I dont mind Brassard as a 3C, although we have Lindberg who is probably more fit for that role because hes good defensively as well.
- aecliptic

On this team he is a top 6 player...his skill is better than most

On this team he is a top 6 player...his skill is better than most
- TPC

Well, hes gonna start out as a 3C until Richards screws the pooch.

Well, hes gonna start out as a 3C until Richards screws the pooch.
- aecliptic

good point. totally forgot about that.

Well, hes gonna start out as a 3C until Richards screws the pooch.
- aecliptic

So game 5?

So game 5?
- mrhattrick27

Honestly, I dont think so. I think Richards will have a good year... probably better than the first year he was here.

Honestly, I dont think so. I think Richards will have a good year... probably better than the first year he was here.
- aecliptic

It couldn't get worse really. He had a couple of game spurts here or there but generally was pretty awful. Hopefully a more offensive system and a full conditioned camp is what he needs.

Honestly, I dont think so. I think Richards will have a good year... probably better than the first year he was here.
- aecliptic

His first year wasn't even that great for the contract we signed him to lol. But even still, I would bet that doesn't happen.

It couldn't get worse really. He had a couple of game spurts here or there but generally was pretty awful. Hopefully a more offensive system and a full conditioned camp is what he needs.
- Slimtj100

All I ask of him is to stay healthy. Give us the chance to buy him out next offseason. If he actually helps us win some games, that is gravey

mmmm tough bargain. i think the values are fair but i'm just not sure i do it after brassard's post-deadline performance. if he can live up to his potential, he could be the best center on our team.
- rangerdanger94

I love brass.

The only thing that scares me is his history of shoulder issues, but his play as been awesome, dude can pass the puck.

I love brass.

The only thing that scares me is his history of shoulder issues, but his play as been awesome, dude can pass the puck.
- TrueBlue9182

Id like for him to get better defensively.

I dont know if anyone realized this but JT Miller, in the 26 games he played for us, was 53.4% on faceoffs... 3rd on the team with a minimum 100 faceoffs.

The one thing this team can work on, a lot, is the missed shots. We have WAYYYYYYYYYY too many shots missing the net.