We could do a lot worse than Lucic.

I personally think he will go to Edmonton. They will trade a few players for some defence and cap space.

Would Lucic in EDM continue to add to VAN's woes as a "soft team"?
- VanHockeyGuy

They only play each other like 4 or so times next season, but I agree- You have to sign him. Edmonton won't be the only team that's tough to play against and he will buy space for the kids.

I don't like him, but much like Fluery... I'd rather have him on our team that play against him.

Besides... With Lucic as a Canuck I'm sure the league would be much more willing to suspend him thus further exposing the bias.

TSN Radio Vancouver ‏@TSN1040 · 2m2 minutes ago
Emerson Etem @tweetem_up: I need to be more physical, and the production will come #canuckson1040

TSN Radio Vancouver ‏@TSN1040 · 14m14 minutes ago
Etem: They're looking for the big bodies, the playoff mentality. I think I bring that, just need to bring it on a more consistent basis

TSN Radio Vancouver ‏@TSN1040 · 13m13 minutes ago
Etem: I want to play physical, get on the forecheck, and create turnovers and my offense will come

Etem is saying what I want to hear, I hope we see it on the ice.
- hillbillydeluxe

He said the same thing when he was brought over last season.

He said the same thing when he was brought over last season.
- thundachunk

at least he is consistent when interviewed.

He said the same thing when he was brought over last season.
- thundachunk

& I believe he said the same thing when traded to New York

I wish you'd decide whether you are a Lucic supporter or not...
- hillbillydeluxe

you reminded me of one of my all time favourite snl skits (featuring my all time favourite snl player - phil hartman)


Harry: I'm letting you go.

Johnny O'Connor: You mean..?

Harry: Yes. Your contract isn't being renewed.

Johnny O'Connor: But, Harry, I..

Harry: You're finished, Johnny!

Johnny O'Connor: Don't mince words!

Harry: I think you stink!

Johnny O'Connor: Listen, Harry, if you're unhappy with my work, tell me now!

Harry: You're through, do you hear me, through! You'll never work in this town again!

Johnny O'Connor:Don't leave me hanging by a thread! Let me know how I stand!

Harry: I think you're the worst actor I've ever seen, and I get five hundred letters a day telling me the same!

Johnny O'Connor: What's the word on the street?

good thing I have short hair, I won't need Marwood to hold my hair back while puking
- Makita

at least he is consistent when interviewed.
- hillbillydeluxe

How does the saying go.. Keep doing the same things over and over and expecting a different result.

I think Benning is being a bit hypocritical - he indicates and emphasizes his preference for 'high quality' character players and yet he's going after what is the antithesis of 'high quality' character. I'm surprised that Linden et al are on board with this. I know it's all about putting people in the seats but I just don't think Lucic would be a good fit here. More importantly, he is going to be seeking term as well as dollar, something which is going to handcuff the Canucks in a few years time. I could perhaps see this signing if the Canucks were much further along in their 'retooling' but at this point in time, do you want a guy like Lucic mentoring JV and other impressionable young players?
- Zogg

Benning is a moron who's strings are being pulled by someone who knows nothing about hockey.

He said the same thing when he was brought over last season.
- thundachunk

He's come a long way from comparing himself to Marion Gaborik.

How does the saying go.. Keep doing the same things over and over and expecting a different result.
- thundachunk

you know you are an Oiler when...

you reminded me of one of my all time favourite snl skits (featuring my all time favourite snl player - phil hartman)


Harry: I'm letting you go.

Johnny O'Connor: You mean..?

Harry: Yes. Your contract isn't being renewed.

Johnny O'Connor: But, Harry, I..

Harry: You're finished, Johnny!

Johnny O'Connor: Don't mince words!

Harry: I think you stink!

Johnny O'Connor: Listen, Harry, if you're unhappy with my work, tell me now!

Harry: You're through, do you hear me, through! You'll never work in this town again!

Johnny O'Connor:Don't leave me hanging by a thread! Let me know how I stand!

Harry: I think you're the worst actor I've ever seen, and I get five hundred letters a day telling me the same!

Johnny O'Connor: What's the word on the street?
- RealityChecker

Anyone else sad that Silicon Valley and Game of Thrones are both done for another year?

Benning probably deserved the fine because he technically broke the rules, but it's good that they were mostly lenient about it.

He didn't really say anything that people didn't already know. Anyone with half a brain would know the Canucks were interested in those players. The amount of damage done was extremely negligible.

Gotta send the message that what he did isn't allowed, but in the end can't penalize them TOO harshly for that.
- PepinoPamplemousse

he deserved the fine for his stupidity if nothing else

i don't understand all the hate on Lucic.

He's exactly what we need. He only turned 28 this month and probably has at least 4 good years left in him. He brings an element that this team needs desperately! if you're looking at just his numbers i can see why you may be against signing him to anything over 5mil, but he brings more to the table than just that.

1) He is a deterrent to other teams who even think about going after the Sedins.
2) He'll allow guys like Virtanen, Sbisa, Horvat, Gaunce, Etem etc to be more physical because they know they'll have Lucic backing them
3) Having a guy in your top 6 who brings that physical element frees you up to have more skilled guys in your bottom 6.... experiments like Rodin become more digestible. Maybe it frees you up to move dorsetts contract as well.... which looks like an extreme over payment for a 4th liner.

Anyone else sad that Silicon Valley and Game of Thrones are both done for another year?
- NorthNuck

yes on GoT. Next season may be the last as well.

http://www.csnphilly.com/philadelphia-flyers/flyers-free-agent-target-los-angeles-kings-left-wing-milan-lucic

Hey buddy your team might be interested too...
- NorthNuck

No. The flyers have zero interest

he deserved the fine for his stupidity if nothing else
- DoubleDown

Honest man, honest mistake. Doesn't impact the Canadians or Canucks.

yes on GoT. Next season may be the last as well.
- Retinalz

Two more seasons for GoT.

Jbexit

We could do a lot worse than Lucic.

I personally think he will go to Edmonton. They will trade a few players for some defence and cap space.
- thundachunk

You and i are on the same page here.
I have said it before, and i'll say it again, Lucic adds a lot of desirable aspects that this team lacks.

I think Edmonton needs him even more however (and would allow them to move one of their top 6 forwards for some help on the backend) and will open the bank.

Comes down to where he wants to play in the end.

he deserved the fine for his stupidity if nothing else
- DoubleDown

No one told you your gm is shopping your dman?

No. The flyers have zero interest
- Just5

Nice to meet you Mr. Hextall.

i don't understand all the hate on Lucic.

He's exactly what we need. He only turned 28 this month and probably has at least 4 good years left in him. He brings an element that this team needs desperately! if you're looking at just his numbers i can see why you may be against signing him to anything over 5mil, but he brings more to the table than just that.

1) He is a deterrent to other teams who even think about going after the Sedins.
2) He'll allow guys like Virtanen, Sbisa, Horvat, Gaunce, Etem etc to be more physical because they know they'll have Lucic backing them
3) Having a guy in your top 6 who brings that physical element frees you up to have more skilled guys in your bottom 6.... experiments like Rodin become more digestible. Maybe it frees you up to move dorsetts contract as well.... which looks like an extreme over payment for a 4th liner.
- Mungo

100%
this would also allow the Sedin's to have some more space as well on the top line.
aka the pittsburgh model of spreading out talent through the top 9.

he deserved the fine for his stupidity if nothing else
- DoubleDown

Pretty much.