not for 4.5 mill per year tho
- Codes1087

If he can put up 50 points on expansion Vegas, I dont think $4.5 would be an astronomical price. Especially in the 2nd year at the TDL...

So you're thinking this is more of them trying to build a competitor now, or just hitting the cap floor?

lol same, knock one wood.
- Codes1087

Ditto

I doubt TBY is including a 1st in any deal for Drouin. Callahan has a NMC.
Canucks can't afford to give up multiple assets. Thus can't contend in a deal for Drouin. TBY is going to have half the league after Drouin. (bidding war) Can we please just stop with the unrealistic offers. Giving too much ammunition to the leaf thread.

Will be interesting if JB does move Tanev and what we might get in return. If its TBY, perhaps the return is

1st'17
1 of Stephens/Cirelli/Raddysh/Koekkoek

don't believe they'd move Point. He's on the cheap and thats what TBY needs right now.

Canucks have to be careful here. Tree bolted. Sbisa could go to LV, now Tanev maybe traded? yikes. Nobody left. The 1 guy everyone wants gone stays (Edler).
- storm88

So you're saying callaghan for one of the twins?

If we trade tanev we will suck for years... if we don't... we'll suck for years.

On the bright side, if we trade tanev we can protect sbisa

If he can put up 50 points on expansion Vegas, I dont think $4.5 would be an astronomical price. Especially in the 2nd year at the TDL...

So you're thinking this is more of them trying to build a competitor now, or just hitting the cap floor?
- WhiteLie

Probably hitting the cap floor more so than trying to be competitive. I think they know they are going to be poopy for the next couple years anyway, so why not spend to the floor and give the fans something to cheer about if the Russian can pot a few goals.

So you're saying callaghan for one of the twins?

If we trade tanev we will suck for years... if we don't... we'll suck for years.

On the bright side, if we trade tanev we can protect sbisa
- Pres.cup

...

Only thing we will miss is Tramkin's size.

Sbizza and Tanev are of no consequence. Need to get a 1st for Tanev while we can and before he only plays 20 games for us next year.
- LordHumungous

we can sign another sbisa and for less. Tanev has to return more than a 1st or we keep him. i'm ok with keeping him another year. its just his NTC kicking in july 1st which might trigger something. Perhaps if JB doesn't get the C he wants in the draft, he moves Tanev for a C and drafts a D.

who knows, cause u r waiting for that drafted player to mature anyway.

so it was what 23-24 degrees yesterday, now its rain heading down to our trailer in the states. perfect weather.....

Vegas signs 30 year old Shipachyov from KHL to 2 year, $9m deal.

Anyone taking this as Vegas trying to be competitive quick or just acquiring an asset they can flip at the 2018 or 2019 TDL?
- WhiteLie

I am thinking they are signing him at that price to get closer to cap floor and not have to take a bunch of cap dumps. If I am Vegas I am looking at teams like Canucks, who have little to offer, quality wise & selecting McEneny, Pedan or Gaunce. They will need some young players on their roster and lots of Sbisa types will be available.

we can sign another sbisa and for less. Tanev has to return more than a 1st or we keep him. i'm ok with keeping him another year. its just his NTC kicking in july 1st which might trigger something. Perhaps if JB doesn't get the C he wants in the draft, he moves Tanev for a C and drafts a D.

who knows, cause u r waiting for that drafted player to mature anyway.

so it was what 23-24 degrees yesterday, now its rain heading down to our trailer in the states. perfect weather.....
- storm88

It was 0 when I woke up this morning

It was 0 when I woke up this morning
- NorthNuck

thats ridiculous. i just got a text from a buddy saying he's on his way to vegas on a last minute trip. FFFFFF, got weekend plans already with the wife. so can't go
30-35 degrees there.

back up plan in case Demko's development sputters.
- LordHumungous

Why would you start a rebuild by trading your best asset for a 31 year old goalie when you already have a guy very highly touted ?

If he can put up 50 points on expansion Vegas, I dont think $4.5 would be an astronomical price. Especially in the 2nd year at the TDL...

So you're thinking this is more of them trying to build a competitor now, or just hitting the cap floor?
- WhiteLie

I see it as just doing business ...they are in a position to take a chance on a guy who more than a few teams were after

thats ridiculous. i just got a text from a buddy saying he's on his way to vegas on a last minute trip. FFFFFF, got weekend plans already with the wife. so can't go
30-35 degrees there.
- storm88

There are still small amounts of snow here.

Why would you start a rebuild by trading your best asset for a 31 year old goalie when you already have a guy very highly touted ?
- Redmile247

I'm not a proponent of keeping injury prone 'assets' around. Ultimately Tanev needs to go for a first in the 10-20 range but really we should get what we can for him. If that means something other than a pick so be it.

thats ridiculous. i just got a text from a buddy saying he's on his way to vegas on a last minute trip. FFFFFF, got weekend plans already with the wife. so can't go
30-35 degrees there.
- storm88

Heading to Vegas May 14th!

Got 5 days at the Monte Carlo and direct flights to/from for $960!

Any recommendations from anyone here on Vegas??

I'm not a proponent of keeping injury prone 'assets' around. Ultimately Tanev needs to go for a first in the 10-20 range but really we should get what we can for him. If that means something other than a pick so be it.
- LordHumungous

7 or of ten players picked between 10 and 20 this year won't play 100 games in the NHL

Worst draft in a year.... dont get pumped up.

Alex Edler, where the F was this the past few seasons???

http://www.bardown.com/al...-with-massive-hit~1116699

Alex Edler, where the F was this the past few seasons???

http://www.bardown.com/al...-with-massive-hit~1116699
- WhiteLie

it actually pisses me off to see stuff like this. He has that in him every night, and he chooses to play like he did all year. He is such a frustrating player.

Alex Edler, where the F was this the past few seasons???

http://www.bardown.com/al...-with-massive-hit~1116699
- WhiteLie

Trade value ^

it actually pisses me off to see stuff like this. He has that in him every night, and he chooses to play like he did all year. He is such a frustrating player.
- Codes1087

Agreed, it seems like once a year now we see Edler play the way he is capable of. He used to hit everyone and be engaged in every play, now seems complacent

cause tanev doesn't get u drouin.
- storm88

Says you. This is not in fact true, Tanev for Drouin is actually very close. If we took back a contract they don't want, this could be a deal. Doesn't have to be Callahan they have a few other bad ones. I would think they would want to get rid of Coburn, for example, as he gets paid quite well for a bottom pair guy.

lol same, knock one wood.
- Codes1087

Could you do that somewhere else. Please.

I doubt TBY is including a 1st in any deal for Drouin. Callahan has a NMC.
Canucks can't afford to give up multiple assets. Thus can't contend in a deal for Drouin. TBY is going to have half the league after Drouin. (bidding war) Can we please just stop with the unrealistic offers. Giving too much ammunition to the leaf thread.

Will be interesting if JB does move Tanev and what we might get in return. If its TBY, perhaps the return is

1st'17
1 of Stephens/Cirelli/Raddysh/Koekkoek

don't believe they'd move Point. He's on the cheap and thats what TBY needs right now.

Canucks have to be careful here. Tree bolted. Sbisa could go to LV, now Tanev maybe traded? yikes. Nobody left. The 1 guy everyone wants gone stays (Edler).
- storm88

If Tanev is traded, Sbisa is no longer exposed in the draft.

Could you do that somewhere else. Please.
- CubanBuffet

Heading to Vegas May 14th!

Got 5 days at the Monte Carlo and direct flights to/from for $960!

Any recommendations from anyone here on Vegas??
- LordHumungous

Use a condom. For everything.

Use a condom. For everything.
- neem55