Sedin/Sedin/Sutter
Erikson/Bo/JV
Sven/Granlund/Brower
Dorsett/Gaunce/Burrows
Etem, Rodin



Edler/Tanev
Gudbranson/Hutton
Sbisa/Tryamkin
Larsen

Markstrom/Miller 50/50
- dbot

Etem was qualified he will be in the lineup. It was refreshing to here him working out consistently with JV and the Sedins.

Did anyone catch Jake talking about how the Sedins rode their bikes from the airport to Grouse and still did the grind in under 35. Those dudes are in cray good shape.

Etem was qualified he will be in the lineup. It was refreshing to here him working out consistently with JV and the Sedins.

Did anyone catch Jake talking about how the Sedins rode their bikes from the airport to Grouse and still did the grind in under 35. Those dudes are in cray good shape.
- thundachunk

Yeah.
Just thinking about injuries and extra's...plus wanting to plug in two decent UFAs and spred the talent through the top 3 lines. Could swap JV for Etem.

In all fairness, Carol should set up a hotline for people's lives that have been ruined by lost draft picks and missed SEL prospects
- CanuckDon

Sedin/Sedin/Sutter
Erikson/Bo/JV
Sven/Granlund/Brower
Dorsett/Gaunce/Burrows
Etem, Rodin



Edler/Tanev
Gudbranson/Hutton
Sbisa/Tryamkin
Larsen

Markstrom/Miller 50/50
- dbot

thank you.


an interesting looking lineup. and we very well might see this or very similar.

where is Hansen, did we get a 1st rounder?

I hope JB is able to sign one ufa like Eriksson, but part of me hopes he is able to make a trade for another player with a cap strapped team... I don't want two ufa's signing extended contracts, but I guess that isn't a given either.

Hartnell on the cheap, would be very tempting...

thank you.


an interesting looking lineup. and we very well might see this or very similar.

I hope JB is able to sign one ufa like Eriksson, but part of me hopes he is able to make a trade for another player with a cap strapped team... I don't want two ufa's signing extended contracts, but I guess that isn't a given either.

I'm afraid of commitment.
- hillbillydeluxe

Daniel Hank Hansen
McGinn Sutter Rodin
Baertschi Horvat Virtanen
Etem Granlund Burrows
Gaunce

Edler Tanev
Hutton Gudbrandson
Sbisa Tryamkin
Biega Pedan

Miller/Markstrom

Unless JB moves more pieces than Higgins, I can see the Canucks picking up 1 Free Agent. Like Hillbilly, I'd rather not see a long term & big contract commitment. The other option would be to move JV down to the Comets to develop his game a bit more and give him more minutes and responsibility, then bring in another top 6 forward. I would like to see them go after Frans Nielsen for a 2 year deal. Prefer to keep Bo centering the 3rd line this year.

thank you.


an interesting looking lineup. and we very well might see this or very similar.

where is Hansen, did we get a 1st rounder?

I hope JB is able to sign one ufa like Eriksson, but part of me hopes he is able to make a trade for another player with a cap strapped team... I don't want two ufa's signing extended contracts, but I guess that isn't a given either.

Hartnell on the cheap, would be very tempting...
- hillbillydeluxe

Must've got lost in the mix.
would be happy to plug him in here.

Sedin/Sedin/Hansen
Erikson/Bo/JV
Sven/Sutter/Brower
Dorsett/Granlund/Etem
Burrows, Rodin

3 lines with some skill, grit and speed. 4th line can rotate those bottom 5 to suit matchups.
Not the sexiest of lineups (no stamkos ), but not bad and won't break the bank. I read somewhere that the team will hope to win games with defence, close games, grind em out. No WCE here.

Daniel Hank Hansen
McGinn Sutter Rodin
Baertschi Horvat Virtanen
Etem Granlund Burrows
Gaunce

Edler Tanev
Hutton Gudbrandson
Sbisa Tryamkin
Biega Pedan

Miller/Markstrom

Unless JB moves more pieces than Higgins, I can see the Canucks picking up 1 Free Agent. Like Hillbilly, I'd rather not see a long term & big contract commitment. The other option would be to move JV down to the Comets to develop his game a bit more and give him more minutes and responsibility, then bring in another top 6 forward. I would like to see them go after Frans Nielsen for a 2 year deal. Prefer to keep Bo centering the 3rd line this year.
- we_are_all_canucks

Out of all the free agents out there, I think Nielsen may fly under the radar a bit and be a good choice in terms of achieving a reasonable cap hit and term. It doesn't seem like there has been much chatter about where he may end up (are the Isles committed to resigning him? or are they going all in on Okposo?). And as far as I know, Benning hasn't mentioned him as a possible target, although maybe he's just keeping quiet (finally) and is waiting for the negotiating window to open.

I think Nielsen would be a good pick-up - he's a decent skater with some offensive upside and a good 200 foot game. And he's quite versatile, having played on both special team units. Also, he seems to be a low-maintenance type of player, which is a nice bonus.

Daniel Hank Hansen
McGinn Sutter Rodin
Baertschi Horvat Virtanen
Etem Granlund Burrows
Gaunce

Edler Tanev
Hutton Gudbrandson
Sbisa Tryamkin
Biega Pedan

Miller/Markstrom

Unless JB moves more pieces than Higgins, I can see the Canucks picking up 1 Free Agent. Like Hillbilly, I'd rather not see a long term & big contract commitment. The other option would be to move JV down to the Comets to develop his game a bit more and give him more minutes and responsibility, then bring in another top 6 forward. I would like to see them go after Frans Nielsen for a 2 year deal. Prefer to keep Bo centering the 3rd line this year.
- we_are_all_canucks

Dorsett is a serviceable warrior and should be in there ahead of Gaunce at least.
I can't pencil Rodin in against proven players yet, but would love for him to earn a spot!

Dorsett is a serviceable warrior and should be in there ahead of Gaunce at least.
I can't pencil Rodin in against proven players yet, but would love for him to earn a spot!
- dbot

The challenge with Rodin is he will require waivers to go to Utica and I think he has a similar back to europe clause as Tryamkin... so guessing he will be given every chance to succeed but maybe that doesn't exclude some time in the press box?

As long as we get one higher end UFA or top6 player through trade, and stay relatively healthy, we should be fighting for a wildcard spot.

If Henrik or Daniel go down to injury, we will be sellers at tdl.

I think we are in a better spot heading into the summer compared to last season. at least on defense.

The challenge with Rodin is he will require waivers to go to Utica and I think he has a similar back to europe clause as Tryamkin... so guessing he will be given every chance to succeed but maybe that doesn't exclude some time in the press box?

As long as we get one higher end UFA or top6 player through trade, and stay relatively healthy, we should be fighting for a wildcard spot.

If Henrik or Daniel go down to injury, we will be sellers at tdl.

I think we are in a better spot heading into the summer compared to last season. at least on defense.
- hillbillydeluxe

Yeah, i can see him and JV trading places/riding the pine when the team is healthy.
I agree that the team looks better suited this year (assuming we grab a couple UFAs!!!).
Tired of trying to pencil in Vey's, Weber's, Higgens of the world, or putting McCan on the bottom 6.

Out of all the free agents out there, I think Nielsen may fly under the radar a bit and be a good choice in terms of achieving a reasonable cap hit and term. It doesn't seem like there has been much chatter about where he may end up (are the Isles committed to resigning him? or are they going all in on Okposo?). And as far as I know, Benning hasn't mentioned him as a possible target, although maybe he's just keeping quiet (finally) and is waiting for the negotiating window to open.

I think Nielsen would be a good pick-up - he's a decent skater with some offensive upside and a good 200 foot game. And he's quite versatile, having played on both special team units. Also, he seems to be a low-maintenance type of player, which is a nice bonus.
- Zogg

What about Backes.

Yeah, i can see him and JV trading places/riding the pine when the team is healthy.
I agree that the team looks better suited this year (assuming we grab a couple UFAs!!!).
Tired of trying to pencil in Vey's, Weber's, Higgens of the world, or putting McCan on the bottom 6.
- dbot

I am not against signing Vey again ($900k ish), and if he doesn't look good at camp, send him to Utica. waivers be damned as JB was prepared to let him walk anyway.

I will be happier without Weber in the lineup or Higgins. Not sure what Weber brought to the lineup when he wasn't scoring anyway. If players aren't scoring, they have to be effective in some other way, beyond not being a liability.

What about Backes.

- thundachunk

From all indications, it looks like Backes will be looking for term and dollar, which he'll probably get from someone (hopefully it's not the Canucks, though - I confess I've never really been a fan of Backes but he is a decent power forward and of course had an excellent playoff, which I'm sure he'll try and cash in on in FA).

Out of all the free agents available, I think I would try and snag Erikson, followed by Brouwer and maybe Nielsen (although it looks like Benning has a man-crush on Lucic, so I would imagine it all depends on whether or not he's successful in signing him).

As far as that goes, I'm kind of on the fence with respect to Lucic - I wouldn't mind signing him but you know he's going to want term, which is ultimately going to end up being an albatross for the Canucks in the last few years of his contract). Also, not sure if Lucic's best days are behind him, so there is a bit of risk there regardless.

From all indications, it looks like Backes will be looking for term and dollar, which he'll probably get from someone (hopefully it's not the Canucks, though - I confess I've never really been a fan of Backes but he is a decent power forward and of course had an excellent playoff, which I'm sure he'll try and cash in on in FA).

Out of all the free agents available, I think I would try and snag Erikson, followed by Brouwer and maybe Nielsen (although it looks like Benning has a man-crush on Lucic, so I would imagine it all depends on whether or not he's successful in signing him).

As far as that goes, I'm kind of on the fence with respect to Lucic - I wouldn't mind signing him but you know he's going to want term, which is ultimately going to end up being an albatross for the Canucks in the last few years of his contract). Also, not sure if Lucic's best days are behind him, so there is a bit of risk there regardless.
- Zogg

I'm pro Lucic.
costs nothing, adds dimensions the team lacks, young(ish), hometown kid.

i no longer believe he will sign here though. Too obvious. JB is a master manipulator and is playing us all.

I'm pro Lucic.
costs nothing, adds dimensions the team lacks, young(ish), hometown kid.

i no longer believe he will sign here though. Too obvious. JB is a master manipulator and is playing us all.
- dbot

In regards to JB, I think the tampering fine was worth it if the message got out there, the Canucks want to be a playoff team.

hopefully for the club, ticket buyers and free agents and their agents all heard it. it might even grease the wheels for a trade if there is a team with a player that has a ntc who might now look at the Canucks differently.

Dorsett is a serviceable warrior and should be in there ahead of Gaunce at least.
I can't pencil Rodin in against proven players yet, but would love for him to earn a spot!
- dbot

rodin is a supreme talent. looking forward to seeing in the mix with our players if it works that way. Perfect choice for sedins.

rodin is a supreme talent. looking forward to seeing in the mix with our players if it works that way. Perfect choice for sedins.
- SMBDragon

From one koolaid drinker to another , cut back on the dosage.

Eriksson. That's it....


Dank Hank Eriksson
Bartsch Horvat Hansen
Sutter Virtanen Etem
Granlund Gaunce Dorsett
Rodin
Burrows

Tanev Edler
Gudbranson Hutton
Tryamkin Sbisa
Lasren
player x

I can see Rodin getting a shot up and down lineup. Including Sedins. I imagine JB will look at a depth Dman on a 1 year deal too.

With guys like Baertschi, Gudbranson, Granlund, Larsen, Etem etc (early to mid 20's) in the fold, JB can finally start hoarding and acquiring picks. Rather than treating them like beads during Mardi Gras and the Swedish Swimsuit team just walked by in their birthday suits.

rodin is a supreme talent. looking forward to seeing in the mix with our players if it works that way. Perfect choice for sedins.
- SMBDragon

He's been through the system before and hopefully it means he comes prepared to make the team.

From one koolaid drinker to another , cut back on the dosage.
- VANTEL

maybe a worst case scenario would be Rodin is another Fabian Brunnstrom, but I think the difference with Rodin is he was over here before he did well in the SEL. He has an idea of what he will have to do to succeed.

and even if he is a bit of a flop, he might have some trade value if another club wants to take a chance on him.

Eriksson. That's it....


Dank Hank Eriksson
Bartsch Horvat Hansen
Sutter Virtanen Etem
Granlund Gaunce Dorsett
Rodin
Burrows

Tanev Edler
Gudbranson Hutton
Tryamkin Sbisa
Lasren
player x

I can see Rodin getting a shot up and down lineup. Including Sedins. I imagine JB will look at a depth Dman on a 1 year deal too.

With guys like Baertschi, Gudbranson, Granlund, Larsen, Etem etc (early to mid 20's) in the fold, JB can finally start hoarding and acquiring picks. Rather than treating them like beads during Mardi Gras and the Swedish Swimsuit team just walked by in their birthday suits.
- storm88

I think they need 2 top 6 forwards. One that can score and one that can create space and play the body. I'd say they need to find 2 players capable of 35-40 goals between them and about 200 hits.

ONE of Lucic or McGinn and ONE of Okposo or Eriksson.

Okposo and McGinn would be my favorites.

Eriksson makes me nervous because of his injury history. Last thing we need is to pay big money and term to a guy that could be problematic in that area. He is also the oldest of those 4. No thanks to Brouwer for me. He is solid player but I think he will be asking for as much as the rest of them.

I would also be cool with signing Brandon Pirri. I think he is getting close to breaking out. Good young forward to fit in the middle 6. Could be cheap too.

maybe a worst case scenario would be Rodin is another Fabian Brunnstrom, but I think the difference with Rodin is he was over here before he did well in the SEL. He has an idea of what he will have to do to succeed.

and even if he is a bit of a flop, he might have some trade value if another club wants to take a chance on him.
- hillbillydeluxe

Ya I remember all the hype around him around the league and I dont think he's even in the nhl now.
Although I dont know what he expected to happen signing w dallas in those days

I think they need 2 top 6 forwards. One that can score and one that can create space and play the body. I'd say they need to find 2 players capable of 35-40 goals between them and about 200 hits.

ONE of Lucic or McGinn and ONE of Okposo or Eriksson.

Okposo and McGinn would be my favorites.

Eriksson makes me nervous because of his injury history. Last thing we need is to pay big money and term to a guy that could be problematic in that area. He is also the oldest of those 4. No thanks to Brouwer for me. He is solid player but I think he will be asking for as much as the rest of them.

I would also be cool with signing Brandon Pirri. I think he is getting close to breaking out. Good young forward to fit in the middle 6. Could be cheap too.
- WhatTheNuck

Agree on Brouwer. So, you sign 2 players of significance. How do you work the expansion draft list now?

The Canucks will have issues protecting F's if they sign 2 good UFA's. Even more if Rodin sticks.

Eriksson. That's it....


Dank Hank Eriksson
Bartsch Horvat Hansen
Sutter Virtanen Etem
Granlund Gaunce Dorsett
Rodin
Burrows

Tanev Edler
Gudbranson Hutton
Tryamkin Sbisa
Lasren
player x

I can see Rodin getting a shot up and down lineup. Including Sedins. I imagine JB will look at a depth Dman on a 1 year deal too.

With guys like Baertschi, Gudbranson, Granlund, Larsen, Etem etc (early to mid 20's) in the fold, JB can finally start hoarding and acquiring picks. Rather than treating them like beads during Mardi Gras and the Swedish Swimsuit team just walked by in their birthday suits.
- storm88

Some people are grammar police, I'm a position police. Drives me Nuts lol.. Literally like 6 out 18 players are I'm their correct position lol

rodin is a supreme talent. looking forward to seeing in the mix with our players if it works that way. Perfect choice for sedins.
- SMBDragon