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Benning on PK Subban: Yeah, we've been one of the teams that have talked to them. It's a high price, he's a true #1 defenseman
12:32 PM - 23 Jun 2016
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Benning: "nowhere near close" to a Subban deal but expects if there is a deal to be made, negotiations would go through the night tonight
12:33 PM - 23 Jun 2016
- Retinalz

See ya later 5th overall. Interesting how he just says to the media.

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Benning on PK Subban: Yeah, we've been one of the teams that have talked to them. It's a high price, he's a true #1 defenseman
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Benning: "nowhere near close" to a Subban deal but expects if there is a deal to be made, negotiations would go through the night tonight
12:33 PM - 23 Jun 2016
- Retinalz

If that Tomlinson quote was accurate with the Canucks turning down Subban and 9 for Tanev, 5 and Hansen, I don't think there is anyway the deal gets done.

I personally would take that deal and run.

Aside from having to deal with what I'm sure will be a very significant cap hit and term, it seems to me that signing Lucic would be a bit hypocritical, given Benning's stance on ensuring his players are all of quality character. Based on what we've seen from Lucic and his behavior over the years, it certainly doesn't look like he fits that type of mould. Wasn't the mandate supposed to be cleaning the locker room of any negative, divisive, and/or troublesome personalities?

Personally, I would rather the Canucks go after either Erikson or Brouwer, or even a guy like Nielsen (who I think is quite underrated). I think the decline in Lucic's play will be sooner than later and we will be stuck with an expensive and unmovable player in several years time.
- Zogg

Agreed, Nielsen is being overlooked as his name is rarely mentioned. Good two-way player and could likely be signed shorter term as he is already 32. He plays centre but could move Sutter up to play with the Sedins.

Admittedly Nielsen wouldn't sell season tickets.

If that Tomlinson quote was accurate with the Canucks turning down Subban and 9 for Tanev, 5 and Hansen, I don't think there is anyway the deal gets done.

I personally would take that deal and run.
- belcherbd

If that was what it would take id do it without thought, but i doubt montreal does that

If that was what it would take id do it without thought, but i doubt montreal does that
- phyllee

I agree, I don't know where the quote came from but Tomlinson is usually pretty solid but that sounded pretty far fetched.

If that Tomlinson quote was accurate with the Canucks turning down Subban and 9 for Tanev, 5 and Hansen, I don't think there is anyway the deal gets done.

I personally would take that deal and run.
- belcherbd

I totally agree. That is a steal of a deal.

come on Lou, we know that's you, even if the accent isn't coming through...
- hillbillydeluxe

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I totally agree. That is a steal of a deal.
- WhatTheNuck

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Someone around the Oilers organization just confirmed to me that the Canadiens asked for Draisaitl and the 4 pick for Subban!

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Someone around the Oilers organization just confirmed to me that the Canadiens asked for Draisaitl and the 4 pick for Subban!
- belcherbd

The Habs are really going for it!!! WOW!

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Someone around the Oilers organization just confirmed to me that the Canadiens asked for Draisaitl and the 4 pick for Subban!
- belcherbd

Seems like a good deal for both really. The deal Canucks were asked for seems pretty dam good for us too. My guess is JB wants to deal next year's pick instead

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Someone around the Oilers organization just confirmed to me that the Canadiens asked for Draisaitl and the 4 pick for Subban!
- belcherbd

It seems Laraque took a few too many shots to the head

All I want is one of Eriksson, Boedker, Okposo + someone who can play 2nd/3rd line. If we sign Lucic or trade for Subban I probably won't be as inclined to watch games this season because I'll be so ashamed of the team
- NorthNuck

Ok, i get people don't like Lucic, he's a brute, takes boneheaded penalties, played for the Bruins.
But, why on earth would anyone have a problem with Subban?
He's an eilite, PMD that this team/fanbase has long coveted. He's young, skilled, can hit, can score...what am i missing here?

Ok, i get people don't like Lucic, he's a brute, takes boneheaded penalties, played for the Bruins.
But, why on earth would anyone have a problem with Subban?
He's an eilite, PMD that this team/fanbase has long coveted. He's young, skilled, can hit, can score...what am i missing here?
- dbot

People probably don't like that he costs 9mil? he also does some childish things on the ice. remember his tantrum when he got a penalty for slashing stones wrist in the playoffs in 2015?

Ok, i get people don't like Lucic, he's a brute, takes boneheaded penalties, played for the Bruins.
But, why on earth would anyone have a problem with Subban?
He's an eilite, PMD that this team/fanbase has long coveted. He's young, skilled, can hit, can score...what am i missing here?
- dbot

his personality and his ability to win you games and lose them.

Congrats to Henrik a real class act.

NHL can go Frank themselves for trolling the fans with the selection of the presenter.

People probably don't like that he costs 9mil? he also does some childish things on the ice. remember his tantrum when he got a penalty for slashing stones wrist in the playoffs in 2015?
- Retinalz

He definitely has room for improvement but still is young a can make things happen. I've ragged on him many times to be an overpaid showboat and I stand by that. That being said, I still think he has an elite skill set that just needs to be paired with maturity.

Ok, i get people don't like Lucic, he's a brute, takes boneheaded penalties, played for the Bruins.
But, why on earth would anyone have a problem with Subban?
He's an eilite, PMD that this team/fanbase has long coveted. He's young, skilled, can hit, can score...what am i missing here?
- dbot

Some people are looking at non hockey related factors.

Seems like a good deal for both really. The deal Canucks were asked for seems pretty dam good for us too. My guess is JB wants to deal next year's pick instead
- neem55

An unproven asset (4th pick) and a player who only has a very small sample size in terms of his development for a superstar defenseman. Are you serious?

People probably don't like that he costs 9mil? he also does some childish things on the ice. remember his tantrum when he got a penalty for slashing stones wrist in the playoffs in 2015?
- Retinalz

If this trade happens he goes to Edmonton, and Montreal takes PLD at #4.

Do we go with Tkachuk or Juolevi/Sergachev? I go with Tkachuk.

If that Tomlinson quote was accurate with the Canucks turning down Subban and 9 for Tanev, 5 and Hansen, I don't think there is anyway the deal gets done.

I personally would take that deal and run.
- belcherbd

I would do that in a heartbeat as well. A D of Edler, Subban, Gubber, Hutton, Tryamkin and either Sbisa or Hamhuis would be very impressive! the 9th pick would still land you a decent prospect as well and there would be enough cap space to sign at least one goal scoring forward.

sedin-sedin-UFA
baert-horvat-Virtanen
Gaunce-sutter-etem
dorsett-granlund-burrows

edler-subban
hutton-gubber
hamhuis-tryamkin

markstrom
miller

Congrats to Henrik a real class act.

NHL can go Frank themselves for trolling the fans with the selection of the presenter.
- kaptaan

I dont watch that poope show, who presented?

Ok, i get people don't like Lucic, he's a brute, takes boneheaded penalties, played for the Bruins.
But, why on earth would anyone have a problem with Subban?
He's an eilite, PMD that this team/fanbase has long coveted. He's young, skilled, can hit, can score...what am i missing here?
- dbot

Terrible attitude, selfish showboater, takes cheap shots, if he decides he wants to lose a game he takes everyone down with him, attention whore, I could go on...

People probably don't like that he costs 9mil? he also does some childish things on the ice. remember his tantrum when he got a penalty for slashing stones wrist in the playoffs in 2015?
- Retinalz

He gets paid what an elite #1 Dman costs.
Personality is changeable and he can grow up, i don't see either of these as insurmountable obstacles.

If this trade happens he goes to Edmonton, and Montreal takes PLD at #4.

Do we go with Tkachuk or Juolevi/Sergachev? I go with Tkachuk.
- we_are_all_canucks

If that deal happens tonight I would hope JB would try to work a deal with CBJ including the 3rd and Hartnell.

Terrible attitude, selfish showboater, takes cheap shots, if he decides he wants to lose a game he takes everyone down with him, attention whore, I could go on...
- NorthNuck

Reminds me of Pavel Bure....