erat for Forsberg was worse
I hope JB is being aggressive in at least calling about young players. lots of lockerroom issues drive good young guys out.
- neem55

I view that one a little different in that Washington had a ton of talent at the time and they traded some unproven youth for a veteran to try and compete. It didn't work but that's purely hindsight. They still had a boatload of talent and were trying to win a Cup.

It never hurts to listen but I don't think, personal opinion, the Canucks should be trading any picks at this point in their hybrid rebuild. Player for player, I'm ok with that.

You do things that you know aren't right because that's what the boss wants,
- Makita

It’s not about right and wrong, it’s about opinion and experience. Your boss might say flip the burger this way but because you have been flipping burgers so long you know that you can be more efficient if you do it another way.

I know but as a winger and almost half his goals come on special teams. He's not garbage, I just don't think he's what the Canucks need. Actually last year 9 of his 17 goals came on the PP.
- LeftCoaster

As a developing left winger he would be the best this team has, both on the team and in the system.

Ehrhoff for White

Lou for Bert
- bloatedmosquito

The Luongo deal was a steal for Nonuts. Keenan had a major hard-on for Bert. Clearly a dumb deal on Florida's part.

Ehrhoff I don't think was in that category, a clear win by Gillis but Ehrhoff was a cap dump by SJ and he wasn't an All-star player like Luongo.

OJ currently with a goal and 2 assists today
Palmu one goal one assist

Vaxjo game about to start in 20 mins

As a developing left winger he would be the best this team has, both on the team and in the system.
- Pres.cup

At what cost though? That's the elephant in the room.

I am ok with another losing season beyond this one to wait for other prospects to be ready, I dont like the scorched earth rebuild but I also dont want to overpay UFA's with term and money. It'll be interesting season and offseason, especially if ownership isnt sold on JB
- WhiteLie

I agree, at this point I like what Gudbranson has shown to start the season but that may change. As the TDL approaches we will get to see whether he is trade bait or Benning makes an offer.

This talk of picking up Reinhart or Duchene, although interesting, I hope is not in Bennings plans. I do not think this club is ready to be adding without another year of really good drafting, maybe even two more years.

Personally that's my realistic timelines, that's when I think the Canucks will be competitive again.

At what cost though? That's the elephant in the room.
- LeftCoaster

Exactly, it's hard to make deal's these day's. A fit for both teams, careful JB.

At what cost though? That's the elephant in the room.
- LeftCoaster

A lot higher than a 3rd pairing D, marginal middle 6 winger and a 2nd round pick...

The Luongo deal was a steal for Nonuts. Keenan had a major hard-on for Bert. Clearly a dumb deal on Florida's part.

Ehrhoff I don't think was in that category, a clear win by Gillis but Ehrhoff was a cap dump by SJ and he wasn't an All-star player like Luongo.
- LeftCoaster

And they've been paying us back since then

It’s not about right and wrong, it’s about opinion and experience. Your boss might say flip the burger this way but because you have been flipping burgers so long you know that you can be more efficient if you do it another way.
- 1970vintage

Oh believe me I know all about assertive bosses, especially when they are proven wrong after their decisions come back and bite them in the ass.

I was playing with A_SL because he's the boss and has to get pissed at himself for implementing his dumb ideas, only to look in the mirror and say I told you it was a stupid idea "BOSS"

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I agree, at this point I like what Gudbranson has shown to start the season but that may change. As the TDL approaches we will get to see whether he is trade bait or Benning makes an offer.

This talk of picking up Reinhart or Duchene, although interesting, I hope is not in Bennings plans. I do not think this club is ready to be adding without another year of really good drafting, maybe even two more years.

Personally that's my realistic timelines, that's when I think the Canucks will be competitive again.
- Makita

EG is an interesting scenario. Would you sign him to a 4+ yr, 4+ mil a yr? Even with the way he has started the yr, is he worth that? We are weak on the back end but I think JB needs to recoup whatever he can at the TDL

Oh believe me I know all about assertive bosses, especially when they are proven wrong after their decisions come back and bite them in the ass.

I was playing with A_SL because he's the boss and has to get pissed at himself for implementing his dumb ideas, only to look in the mirror and say I told you it was a stupid idea "BOSS"
- Makita

EG is an interesting scenario. Would you sign him to a 4+ yr, 4+ mil a yr? Even with the way he has started the yr, is he worth that? We are weak on the back end but I think JB needs to recoup whatever he can at the TDL
- Kaynine

I think his future is back in FLA. We probably won't do well in that deal

I agree, at this point I like what Gudbranson has shown to start the season but that may change. As the TDL approaches we will get to see whether he is trade bait or Benning makes an offer.

This talk of picking up Reinhart or Duchene, although interesting, I hope is not in Bennings plans. I do not think this club is ready to be adding without another year of really good drafting, maybe even two more years.

Personally that's my realistic timelines, that's when I think the Canucks will be competitive again.
- Makita

Gudbranson is a tough call for me. Though he looks more comfortable and the depth in that position is in horrible shape, I just think he is at or very near to his ceiling and his contract demands will put the franchise in a bad position going forward. I'd still like for them to move on from him than try and retain him

I am of the same timeline as well. Draft high this year, have another bad year with high draft and then I think the next core will start to emerge to build around

That Clayton Keller kid looks to be pretty good


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Man these injuries are starting to pile up again this year. Just saying.

The name Sam Reinhart was thrown around tonight who at this point is struggling (low cost ) no one is giving up the farm to get him .

It doesn't have to be a Duchene trade. Teams like TO are looking for D and have a forward to move.

I think Benning is doing the right thing by looking to see what is available.


Pouliot is a perfect example Canucks picked up an eighth overall for a fourth and Pedan. Pouliot seems to be fitting in quite nicely
- VANTEL

It's a good thing.

Nilsson starts vs. Wild.

So WTF is actually happening in here??

Duchesne?
Reinhart?
RNH?

All coming ??

Nilsson starts vs. Wild.
- LeftCoaster

confirmed?

Congrats Codes!

Just remember, it's a whole pile easier before they start moving.

So WTF is actually happening in here??

Duchesne?
Reinhart?
RNH?

All coming ??
- LordHumungous

Then there's that relationship between Chia Pet & JB.

confirmed?
- LordHumungous

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