Canucks will need to be creative to find a 2nd line C. I don't like the idea of adding a guy like Beagle and giving Sutter more offensive opportunities but I expect that is what will happen.

Cody Eakin is an interesting guy, he is one of the few Vegas players that didn't have a good season and is coming off a couple disappointing seasons.
He is only two years removed from playing 2nd line in Dallas and could likely be had for cheap.

Rangers might be willing to move Hayes as they have some young centers they want to bring in but I think his cost will be high.

Perreault could be available if the Jets are trying to shed some cap. He's had some injury troubles but IMO has the talent to be in the top 6. Hasn't played much C since Anaheim though.

Boone Jenner or Sam Bennett would be more questionable projects and would likely cost Virtanen +.
- belcherbd

Anyone other than Bozak.

Canucks will need to be creative to find a 2nd line C. I don't like the idea of adding a guy like Beagle and giving Sutter more offensive opportunities but I expect that is what will happen.

Cody Eakin is an interesting guy, he is one of the few Vegas players that didn't have a good season and is coming off a couple disappointing seasons.
He is only two years removed from playing 2nd line in Dallas and could likely be had for cheap.

Rangers might be willing to move Hayes as they have some young centers they want to bring in but I think his cost will be high.

Perreault could be available if the Jets are trying to shed some cap. He's had some injury troubles but IMO has the talent to be in the top 6. Hasn't played much C since Anaheim though.

Boone Jenner or Sam Bennett would be more questionable projects and would likely cost Virtanen +.
- belcherbd

Anisimov

Benning on the SN650 minutes ago sai Utica will have a good roster this year with Lind Gadjovich Juolevi , he then realize he gave something away and then said providing he doesn't make the Canucks. He said if they have a good year then at TDL we can move players for assets

Anisimov
- VANTEL

Yup. I would rather Benning get creative with a trade then sign Bozak, Plek etc. to a bad contract.

Yup. I would rather Benning get creative with a trade then sign Bozak, Plek etc. to a bad contract.
- belcherbd

I'd be interested in Tyler Johnson from Tampa. They are already in a cap crunch, and may be in the Tavares game

Watching Hughes highlights.........just wow.....amazing hands and vision and an exceptional skater......havent been this excited for a pick in a long time, even more than EP......

I'd be interested in Tyler Johnson from Tampa. They are already in a cap crunch, and may be in the Tavares game
- nucks_94

The issue with him is he is signed for 6 more years. He certainly would add a lot of skill to our top 6 though.

I also think the cost would be high and he wouldn't waive.

The issue with him is he is signed for 6 more years. He certainly would add a lot of skill to our top 6 though.

I also think the cost would be high and he wouldn't waive.
- belcherbd

6 more years at $5M... that's not bad for a 50 point centre. He's just 27, so right in his prime, and his NTC doesn't kick in until July 1st this year.

The issue with him is he is signed for 6 more years. He certainly would add a lot of skill to our top 6 though.

I also think the cost would be high and he wouldn't waive.
- belcherbd

The trick would be to find someone that has "under performed" for a while now but still has the potential to break out. ALAS William Karlsson.

Bjugstad went from a 14 point season to a 49.

Couturier had never broken 40 until last season he put up 76.

Options might be Jean-Gabriel Pageau or Radek Faska.

The trick would be to find someone that has "under performed" for a while now but still has the potential to break out. ALAS William Karlsson.

Bjugstad went from a 14 point season to a 49.

Couturier had never broken 40 until last season he put up 76.

Options might be Jean-Gabriel Pageau or Radek Faska.
- manvanfan

Pageau does not have that kind of talent, Faksa I would be interested in for sure but I highly doubt is available since he just had a breakout year.

Pageau does not have that kind of talent, Faksa I would be interested in for sure but I highly doubt is available since he just had a breakout year.
- neem55

Pageau has a 43 point season under his belt.

What part of Faska's game broke out last season compared to the previous?

Pageau has a 43 point season under his belt.

What part of Faska's game broke out last season compared to the previous?
- manvanfan

scoring and his 200 ft game is up to par. He's primed for a breakout IMO. He's big and has really good puck skills. He's also younger. You think Pageau has similar potential to Couturier? I think he's a decent 3rd liner, undersized and under skilled.

scoring and his 200 ft game is up to par. He's primed for a breakout IMO. He's big and has really good puck skills. He's also younger. You think Pageau has similar potential to Couturier? I think he's a decent 3rd liner, undersized and under skilled.
- neem55

Faska scored the same amount as the year before. That was the point. Do they think he is primed for a breakout year or are they ready to trade him for something different.

I don't think Pageau has the same potential as Couturier but heck never really now.
I doubt anyone expected after 6 NHL seasons of never breaking 40 that Couturier was going to double his total. A possible 40 point player in Pageau could add to the Canucks roster if the price isn't that high. Maybe different role, different system he becomes a 50 point player.

No one thought William Karlsson was going to triple his point total this year.

Faska scored the same amount as the year before. That was the point. Do they think he is primed for a breakout year or are they ready to trade him for something different.

I don't think Pageau has the same potential as Couturier but heck never really now.
I doubt anyone expected after 6 NHL seasons of never breaking 40 that Couturier was going to double his total. A possible 40 point player in Pageau could add to the Canucks roster if the price isn't that high. Maybe different role, different system he becomes a 50 point player.

No one thought William Karlsson was going to triple his point total this year.
- manvanfan

There is a significant differenceL: William Karlsson was drafted in the first round, considered to have the potential to be a 1c. Faksa had 17 goals sat year (his most yet) and yes was drafted in a similar position. Pageau was drafted 4th round with the hopes he could be a solid bottom 6 guy, which he definitely is. He's played a lot in Ottawa, gets a lot more ice time than Faksa. What was missing for Karlsson was ice time/oppertunity, I think Pageau has played on every line and PP, I just think he's reached his ceiling. I understand why you like him, he's gritty.

Anyone other than Bozak.
- Marwood

I like this thought.


Sounds like the #Canucks have checked in on free agent C Riley Nash.

Seems like a better option then Bozak.

I like this thought.


Sounds like the #Canucks have checked in on free agent C Riley Nash.

Seems like a better option then Bozak.
- manvanfan

Nash would be a solid pickup

Faska scored the same amount as the year before. That was the point. Do they think he is primed for a breakout year or are they ready to trade him for something different.

I don't think Pageau has the same potential as Couturier but heck never really now.
I doubt anyone expected after 6 NHL seasons of never breaking 40 that Couturier was going to double his total. A possible 40 point player in Pageau could add to the Canucks roster if the price isn't that high. Maybe different role, different system he becomes a 50 point player.

No one thought William Karlsson was going to triple his point total this year.
- manvanfan

imo it was only a matter of chemistry. grioux and vorachek were 9th and 16th in scoring in the 5 years before coutourier joined them. its like finding someone to play 3rd with ovechkin/backstrom, seguin/benn, prime sedins; the better the fit the more points they will put up

I thought that was against NCAA rules? Does that mean a possible signing is close already?
- chompsey

Development camps are allowed.

He pays the cost.

There is a significant differenceL: William Karlsson was drafted in the first round, considered to have the potential to be a 1c. Faksa had 17 goals sat year (his most yet) and yes was drafted in a similar position. Pageau was drafted 4th round with the hopes he could be a solid bottom 6 guy, which he definitely is. He's played a lot in Ottawa, gets a lot more ice time than Faksa. What was missing for Karlsson was ice time/oppertunity, I think Pageau has played on every line and PP, I just think he's reached his ceiling. I understand why you like him, he's gritty.
- neem55

Since when did a 53oa pick become a 1st round pick.

Two more shifts a game is a lot.

I'm not expecting JGP to put up 70 points. He has a bit more grit. I never said I liked him. He just might be a buy low option that has a bit more then what he has done in Ottawa.

Faksa is pretty much the defensive center for Dallas. Given a few more Ozone starts he might show a little more offence.

Development camps are allowed.

He pays the cost.
- classic321

I hope he signs because I would love to see him rip up the Young Stars Tournament.

I like this thought.


Sounds like the #Canucks have checked in on free agent C Riley Nash.

Seems like a better option then Bozak.
- manvanfan

6x6

I hope he signs because I would love to see him rip up the Young Stars Tournament.
- A_SteamingLombardi

I’ll definitely need to get tickets for that this year.

There is a significant differenceL: William Karlsson was drafted in the first round, considered to have the potential to be a 1c. Faksa had 17 goals sat year (his most yet) and yes was drafted in a similar position. Pageau was drafted 4th round with the hopes he could be a solid bottom 6 guy, which he definitely is. He's played a lot in Ottawa, gets a lot more ice time than Faksa. What was missing for Karlsson was ice time/oppertunity, I think Pageau has played on every line and PP, I just think he's reached his ceiling. I understand why you like him, he's gritty.
- neem55

pageau made a name for himself after having a playoff where he scored some big goals, like joel ward did. and just like him and janick hansen, they are good enough to play up and down the lineup but dont raise expectations on them being more than sufficient fill ins

pageau made a name for himself after having a playoff where he scored some big goals, like joel ward did. and just like him and janick hansen, they are good enough to play up and down the lineup but don't raise expectations on them being more than sufficient fill ins
- johnnykarate

Would you trade Motte and Granlund for Pageau and a 4th?

Would you trade Motte and Granlund for Pageau and a 4th?
- manvanfan

yes because i'd like to clear some contracts and gain a draft pick, not because i think pageau would see any powerplay time with the canucks

i also think he would have decent value as a deadline deal for the year after