when you posted the lineup with the question marks, i can't remember if we hit a consensus

Daniel Henrik UFA
Sven Sutter Hansen
Etem Bo Rodin
Vey Granlund Dorsett
Burrows

Utica- JV, Gaunce to start the season

I don't know if I like this, maybe if we sign Eriksson, it'll be lipstick on a pig. If we sign someone like McGinn, Hansen moves back up to the top line and McGinn starts on the second line?

As I believe you said, expecting more moves.
- hillbillydeluxe

Daniel Henrik Eriksson
Hansen Sutter Brouwer
Sven Bo Rodin
Gaunce Vey Dorsett
Etem Granlund

Daniel Henrik Eriksson
Martin Sutter Rodin
Sven Bo Hansen
Gaunce Vey Dorsett
Etem Granlund

JV to Utica to hone his scoring & 1st call up
Burrows & Higgins sent to Utica if not claimed or traded.
Vey/Etem same contracts as last year both 2yrs.

Eriksson 4/6m
If not Brouwer 2-3/4m rather have Martin 3/2.5m than McGinn.
Just me..

no cap room if 5% escalator
1.5m cap room if Martin

I like Sven & Bo together & add 2 UFA's for depth & experience for the kids.
It has playoff implications but more about developing our kids.
JV can make the team on merit & force Vey Etem to step up.
If not its fine he seasons in Utica til called up.
Granlund can earn a spot or if Vey struggles but i see Vey taking the next step.
I still see JB making another deal or 2.

One week to go . I am fine with Dubois or Tkachuck if that is how it plays out.
I believe there is a possibility to trade up to get Puljujarvi. I think it would cost our pick, their second back , and either Hansen or Sven. Costly


Moving down is also possible. I like Sergachev at 9 . Then you have your young D core for years and years. It would also have to include getting back a top 6 player ( not a slug like Desharnais) and a pick.

One week to go . I am fine with Dubois or Tkachuck if that is how it plays out.
I believe there is a possibility to trade up to get Puljujarvi. I think it would cost our pick, their second back , and either Hansen or Sven. Costly


Moving down is also possible. I like Sergachev at 9 . Then you have your young D core for years and years. It would also have to include getting back a top 6 player ( not a slug like Desharnais) and a pick.
- VANTEL

LOL

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- VanHockeyGuy

I seen an article yesterday about JB mentioning it is a possibility

One week to go . I am fine with Dubois or Tkachuck if that is how it plays out.
I believe there is a possibility to trade up to get Puljujarvi. I think it would cost our pick, their second back , and either Hansen or Sven. Costly


Moving down is also possible. I like Sergachev at 9 . Then you have your young D core for years and years. It would also have to include getting back a top 6 player ( not a slug like Desharnais) and a pick.
- VANTEL

I still think a first line forward in Tkachuk or Dubois will always be better than trading down for almost any scenario that's realistic. If it was and absolutely crazy deal then sure you have to take it into serious consideration but at this point if FA goes well, they could walk away with some decent young signings that could almost trump anything that could come back in a trade down deal.

I seen an article yesterday about JB mentioning it is a possibility
- VANTEL

Maybe for someone like Brown, not Desharnais. It's a risky move he can ill afford to loose.

I still think a first line forward in Tkachuk or Dubois will always be better than trading down for almost any scenario that's realistic. If it was and absolutely crazy deal then sure you have to take it into serious consideration but at this point if FA goes well, they could walk away with some decent young signings that could almost trump anything that could come back in a trade down deal.
- WhatTheNuck

These guys are pretty well future cornerstones. Does JB gamble with something like that?

a) I don't think he has the stones
b) He would be run out of town unless it was an unlikely no brainer

Maybe for someone like Brown, not Desharnais. It's a risky move he can ill afford to loose.
- VanHockeyGuy

Desharnais is a joke. JB would be flamed .

The most likely scenario is staying put. If there is a deal up or down and it makes us better , sure.

I am on the side of Thundachunk trading up for Puljujarvi. If it meant losing Sven and Columbus second round pick along with ours , I am ok with it.

These guys are pretty well future cornerstones. Does JB gamble with something like that?

a) I don't think he has the stones
b) He would be run out of town unless it was an unlikely no brainer
- VanHockeyGuy

It depends what is coming back. We have a lot of forwards. Every roster line up someone proposes here leaves out about 2 forwards. I realize the new pick would be an upgrade but as I said it depends on the return. If Arizona are trading their two firsts to get Tkachuk , would you?

It depends what is coming back. We have a lot of forwards. Every roster line up someone proposes here leaves out about 2 forwards. I realize the new pick would be an upgrade but as I said it depends on the return. If Arizona are trading their two firsts to get Tkachuk , would you?
- VANTEL

Hard to say. We need a proper 1st line center badly. Brown may be it, but he has more question marks than Dubois does. The only team I see getting it is MTL as they are the ones most likely to severely overpay to get Dubois. But that would be a draft day deal that won't happen until the first 4 are called.

The Big question is that if Duchene was offered for 5OA would you take it?

I seen an article yesterday about JB mentioning it is a possibility
- VANTEL

JB said in the media it would take something monumental to convince him to move down

Interesting article about JB and the scouting staff and the mess they're cleaning up
http://www.sportsnet.ca/h...nucks-poor-draft-history/

Top 5 NHL teams with the most cap space(approx):
1.Coyotes(36.9M)
2. Devils(25.1M)
3. Sabres(22.6M)
4. Hurricanes(22.4M)
5. Flames(21.6M)


What if the Flames get Stamkos? They've got an excellent crop of young forwards and dmen

Top 5 NHL teams with the most cap space(approx):
1.Coyotes(36.9M)
2. Devils(25.1M)
3. Sabres(22.6M)
4. Hurricanes(22.4M)
5. Flames(21.6M)


What if the Flames get Stamkos? They've got an excellent crop of young forwards and dmen
- LeftCoaster

He wants to play in a big market. But if they were to swing it

The first forward core you demonstrated is softer than microwaved lard...





I like the idea of solidifying the bottom 6 with a guy like Martin.. We have the cap space to go for a grinder to help Dorsett. Hansen should stay and allow the top six Free agent we pick up to slot in on the second line giving us more of a 2 line threat because I am not convinced Rodin will have the grit or strength this year to play 82 games. I'm sorry to say it but the idea of having Lucic is starting to grow on me..
- VIRTBOHUT

Can someone help me understand the love affair with Matt Martin? I understand he's a physical player but I don't see what else he brings and why the Canucks would waste a roster spot on this guy. He played on one of the toughest 4th lines (which didnt help the Islanders much in a softer conference), but his season high was 13 minutes of ice time (aside from those couple OT games in the playoffs and had a career high 19 points. He isn't a poor-man's McGinn that you hope can put up some points, he's a stronger but arguably less talented Dorsett

Interesting article about JB and the scouting staff and the mess they're cleaning up
http://www.sportsnet.ca/h...nucks-poor-draft-history/
- NorthNuck

Good read

Desharnais is a joke. JB would be flamed .

The most likely scenario is staying put. If there is a deal up or down and it makes us better , sure.

I am on the side of Thundachunk trading up for Puljujarvi. If it meant losing Sven and Columbus second round pick along with ours , I am ok with it.
- VANTEL

I believe the Canucks will stay at 5 and draft PLD. I'm reasonably confident the Oilers draft Tkachuk. With that being said, Benning and Linden both really like Sergachev and seem as a top pairing Dman. If they trade down its for Serg or Brown

I believe the Canucks will stay at 5 and draft PLD. I'm reasonably confident the Oilers draft Tkachuk. With that being said, Benning and Linden both really like Sergachev and seem as a top pairing Dman. If they trade down its for Serg or Brown
- CanuckDon

If we were to trade down, which I think is highly unlikely, I would want Sergachev above all others in the 8-12 range. He projects to be very good some day. Many think he will be the best dman in this draft years from now.

That Expansion draft tool on Generalfanager is pretty cool. The Canucks can really only afford 1 UFA this year (eriksson). Then they would be leaving guys like granlund/Rodin unprotected...

Rodin could surprise. If he does, then JB will likely have to get creative. I don't want to trade Hansen. But for the expansion draft alone, it may be the best scenario come next TDL.

1 more week till Xmas in June!

These guys are pretty well future cornerstones. Does JB gamble with something like that?

a) I don't think he has the stones
b) He would be run out of town unless it was an unlikely no brainer
- VanHockeyGuy

Whoever is drafted, I hope there is some patience when it comes to development, and before giving the player the mantle of next star or bust.

Gulutzen being announced as Calgary's head coach

Top 5 NHL teams with the most cap space(approx):
1.Coyotes(36.9M)
2. Devils(25.1M)
3. Sabres(22.6M)
4. Hurricanes(22.4M)
5. Flames(21.6M)


What if the Flames get Stamkos? They've got an excellent crop of young forwards and dmen
- LeftCoaster

with needing a goalie and signing JG/Money. they'd need someone to take wideman off their hands to free up money. Most likely meaning they'd also have to move either backland or stajan

but who would complain with a stamkos/money/bennet as a centre corps. and JG/stamkos feels like stlouis/stamkos to me, he gets his set up guy.

ugh....ill just ignore the possibility

Daniel Henrik Eriksson
Hansen Sutter Brouwer
Sven Bo Rodin
Gaunce Vey Dorsett
Etem Granlund

Daniel Henrik Eriksson
Martin Sutter Rodin
Sven Bo Hansen
Gaunce Vey Dorsett
Etem Granlund

JV to Utica to hone his scoring & 1st call up
Burrows & Higgins sent to Utica if not claimed or traded.
Vey/Etem same contracts as last year both 2yrs.

Eriksson 4/6m
If not Brouwer 2-3/4m rather have Martin 3/2.5m than McGinn.
Just me..

no cap room if 5% escalator
1.5m cap room if Martin

I like Sven & Bo together & add 2 UFA's for depth & experience for the kids.
It has playoff implications but more about developing our kids.
JV can make the team on merit & force Vey Etem to step up.
If not its fine he seasons in Utica til called up.
Granlund can earn a spot or if Vey struggles but i see Vey taking the next step.
I still see JB making another deal or 2.
- Nighthawk

really you don't think JV will make it this year? I think he'd be better to bring up then gaunce

really you don't think JV will make it this year? I think he'd be better to bring up then gaunce
- numbear

I think it's more about instilling good attitudes rather than his skill level. He can play at nhl level but they may want him to learn more about hard work and playing consistently. This is also kind of a make/break year for Gaunce, if he doesn't make the big club now, will he ever?

Top 5 NHL teams with the most cap space(approx):
1.Coyotes(36.9M)
2. Devils(25.1M)
3. Sabres(22.6M)
4. Hurricanes(22.4M)
5. Flames(21.6M)


What if the Flames get Stamkos? They've got an excellent crop of young forwards and dmen
- LeftCoaster

Stammer won't play there.