I want to run with Markstrom next year as I don't think we have anything to lose. ie. we will suck either way. He was brilliant not to long ago and I think we should give him a real opportunity to be the starter and not keep him in Miller's shadow. If he busts? Oh well, better draft pick. That being said I do want a decent vet around to play 30 games.
- CanuckDon

so you are thinking have Markstrom 1 and Bachman 2? Demko as the first call up and have Demko/Gartieg run in Utica? It will be nice to have that extra 6 million cap space to play around with in Miller's absence.

Boeser is the only prospect we have that I am not worried about...he is more intelligent and driven than the rest of them combined. I'd be shocked if he isn't a stud for a long time
- CanuckDon

how come no one has put Molino into next years line up?

Who then?
- manvanfan

I don't know which goalies are UFA's this summer...but decent vet backups are a dime a dozen so it shouldn't be an area of concern. Bachman was doing a good job supporting Demko in the minors so I'd prefer to see him down there.

so you are thinking have Markstrom 1 and Bachman 2? Demko as the first call up and have Demko/Gartieg run in Utica? It will be nice to have that extra 6 million cap space to play around with in Miller's absence.
- Codes1087

Can we sign Vrbata to play with the Sedin's?

so you are thinking have Markstrom 1 and Bachman 2? Demko as the first call up and have Demko/Gartieg run in Utica? It will be nice to have that extra 6 million cap space to play around with in Miller's absence.
- Codes1087

That wouldn't be the end of the world but I'd prefer a better/ more proven backup to Bachman. I like Bachman mentoring Demko

I don't know which goalies are UFA's this summer...but decent vet backups are a dime a dozen so it shouldn't be an area of concern. Bachman was doing a good job supporting Demko in the minors so I'd prefer to see him down there.
- CanuckDon

https://capfriendly.com/b...18/caphit/all/goalies/ufa

its not a very deep list.

how come no one has put Molino into next years line up?
- manvanfan

I am surprised that 14 teams were in the mix to sign the kid given his pedestrian numbers...Benning compared him to Hansen so who knows? Perhaps he could be more than a depth signing for Utica.

https://capfriendly.com/browse/free-agents/2018/caphit/all/goalies/ufa

its not a very deep list.
- manvanfan

Lots of suitable options. We just need a reasonably stable backup to play 25-30 games.

I am surprised that 14 teams were in the mix to sign the kid given his pedestrian numbers...Benning compared him to Hansen so who knows? Perhaps he could be more than a depth signing for Utica.
- CanuckDon

14 teams usually aren't in for depth signings. There has to be something to his game that could translate into the NHL.

That wouldn't be the end of the world but I'd prefer a better/ more proven backup to Bachman. I like Bachman mentoring Demko
- CanuckDon

As good as that sounds, I think the same scenario thats been happening here with Miller/Markstrom will happen down in Utica if Bachman is there. Without the injury/call-ups Bachman would have had the majority of starts, and I feel like it would continue next season to a max of 50/50 split

Triple Bees
Sedin Sedin Granola
Rodin Sutter LE
Boucher Gaunce Chaput
extra: Goldy,

JV shows up out of shape to camp and goes on a bender and we're forced to trade him for a 5th rounder to Montreal...
- kaptaan

A couple points....

What contract is Rodin offered & why?
Whats with the JV smear campaign?

Lots of suitable options. We just need a reasonably stable backup to play 25-30 games.
- CanuckDon

you saw that 9 out of 31 of those goalies haven't played a game this year in the nhl.
14 have played more then 10 games.

the top 10 will probably get more then 1.5 per season. So going for a cheap back up that leaves us with 4 goalies?

Slim pickings Donna!

you saw that 9 out of 31 of those goalies haven't played a game this year in the nhl.
14 have played more then 10 games.

the top 10 will probably get more then 1.5 per season. So going for a cheap back up that leaves us with 4 goalies?

Slim pickings Donna!
- manvanfan

that's plenty of options. pick one of the 4.

that's plenty of options. pick one of the 4.
- CanuckDon

11. Keith Kinkaid New Jersey Devils UFA 27 G 23 - - - -
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7 11 0 2.73 .914 $750,000 $725,000
12. Curtis McElhinney Toronto Maple Leafs UFA 33 G 18 - - - -
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7 6 1 2.57 .921 $800,000 $800,000
13. Darcy Kuemper Minnesota Wild UFA 26 G 17 - - - -
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7 5 0 3.26 .900 $1,550,000 $1,550,000
14. Jean-Francois Berube New York Islanders UFA 25 G 14 - - - -
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3 2 0 3.42 .889 $675,000 $675,000

As good as that sounds, I think the same scenario thats been happening here with Miller/Markstrom will happen down in Utica if Bachman is there. Without the injury/call-ups Bachman would have had the majority of starts, and I feel like it would continue next season to a max of 50/50 split
- WhiteLie

Why can't Benning tell Green that Demko has to get at least 65% of the starts? Or tell him he is your starting goalie next year? It's a developmental team.

11. Keith Kinkaid New Jersey Devils UFA 27 G 23 - - - -
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7 11 0 2.73 .914 $750,000 $725,000
12. Curtis McElhinney Toronto Maple Leafs UFA 33 G 18 - - - -
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7 6 1 2.57 .921 $800,000 $800,000
13. Darcy Kuemper Minnesota Wild UFA 26 G 17 - - - -
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7 5 0 3.26 .900 $1,550,000 $1,550,000
14. Jean-Francois Berube New York Islanders UFA 25 G 14 - - - -
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3 2 0 3.42 .889 $675,000 $675,000
- manvanfan

What is your point? You think tiny little Bachman the career AHL goalie is the best option for the Canucks next year? I believe we can and will do better. Debating over our back up goalie is way to boring to continue so I am moving on. Megna and Bachman suck

edit.

http://www.hockeydb.com/i...ts/pdisplay.php?pid=95392

I mean he is 29 and has played 45 games in the NHL. Our roster is going to be insanely young next season and I think having at least stable goaltending would be beneficial. I can't see Benning planning to do a full tank before the season starts but you never know I guess

Why can't Benning tell Green that Demko has to get at least 65% of the starts? Or tell him he is your starting goalie next year? It's a developmental team.
- CanuckDon

The same reason why he couldn't get Willie to split the starts

its what people do on these boards. Boeser is a 1st linger winger, 30 goal potential, 70 point potential character player. You didn't know? That is just his floor too, his ceiling is much higher
- Codes1087

I don't like the fact that we are behaving more and more like leaf fan .

Why can't Benning tell Green that Demko has to get at least 65% of the starts? Or tell him he is your starting goalie next year? It's a developmental team.
- CanuckDon

It would probably be the plan at the outset, like Markstrom getting 30+ starts this year, but things happen. I'd just have the preference Demko is undisputed #1 there, thats just me though

A couple points....

What contract is Rodin offered & why?
Whats with the JV smear campaign?
- Nighthawk

1. league minimum, cheap flyer on a guy who has skill and potential upside that no one got to see this season... due to all the injuries. let him come in with a fresh start and a full camp to prove himself
2. JV hasn't done anything to get the benefit of the doubt. Showed up out of shape and when he went down had a lot of trouble and took a lot of time to start "learning". I feel the guy is too much work mentally. He doesn't have the drive, it appears, to do the daily work to get better.

What is your point? You think tiny little Bachman the career AHL goalie is the best option for the Canucks next year? I believe we can and will do better. Debating over our back up goalie is way to boring to continue so I am moving on. Megna and Bachman suck
- CanuckDon

Best option for a tank.

BIG OLE TANK!

What is your point? You think tiny little Bachman the career AHL goalie is the best option for the Canucks next year? I believe we can and will do better. Debating over our back up goalie is way to boring to continue so I am moving on. Megna and Bachman suck
- CanuckDon

I want a top 6 forward under 26 to sign for Van for under 3 million a year.

1. league minimum, cheap flyer on a guy who has skill and potential upside that no one got to see this season... due to all the injuries. let him come in with a fresh start and a full camp to prove himself
2. JV hasn't done anything to get the benefit of the doubt. Showed up out of shape and when he went down had a lot of trouble and took a lot of time to start "learning". I feel the guy is too much work mentally. He doesn't have the drive, it appears, to do the daily work to get better.
- kaptaan

Forget about Rodin. Yesterdays news.

Best option for a tank.

BIG OLE TANK!
- bloatedmosquito

for sure, that would mean they are tanking from the start. I just question whether that is beneficial for the young prospects. Having AHL goaltending throughout the season. We will be bad either way

I want a top 6 forward under 26 to sign for Van for under 3 million a year.
- manvanfan

Then you have to draft him.