A lot of bodies but not many openings.
- LeftCoaster

May the best man win

Was on mynhltraderumors.com. Teams that sucked on first day of free agency.

I'll explain Van's moves. (because we don't already know why)

Started off decent with Dorsett. Lost that early season (among other injuries) Archie comes in and at the end team does a bit better. Welcome in Roussel.

They were soft, bring in Schaller.

Lost Henrik, need points from somewhere. Better then paying 7 million a season for a winger they don't need. In come Beagle, free's up Sutter to HOPEFULLY provide a bit more offence then he has.


Baertschi Horvat Boeser
Leipsic Sutter Roussel
Virtanen Gagner Granlund
Schaller Beagle Eriksson
Goldy

Sorry nighthawk.


- manvanfan

Pettersson is not playing in Utica

May the best man win
- VANTEL

Two less positions for young guy but maybe they want young guys in the AHL? This whole competition narrative is a crock of poop

Pettersson is not playing in Utica
- VANTEL

Absolutely not.

Two less positions for young guy but maybe they want young guys in the AHL? This whole competition narrative is a crock of poop
- LeftCoaster

Schaller can be waived.

Jim also said hes exploring trade market this week. Im sure a couple bodies get dealt

Schaller can be waived.

Jim also said hes exploring trade market this week. Im sure a couple bodies get dealt
- Codes1087

Defence needs improvement so hopefully something happens there.

Two less positions for young guy but maybe they want young guys in the AHL? This whole competition narrative is a crock of poop
- LeftCoaster

I think Jim is bringing in Hughes and Pettersson this year . That is plenty of new bodies.

Goldobin Gaunce Granlund Gaudette Dahlen Leipsic will all be battling for two spots

Looks like Flames are in Cap Hell

After signing Neal they have 18 signed with 12 mil in space. They need to sign RFAs Hanifin Lindholm Jankowski and a goalie
- VANTEL

And they have 5 RFAs with arbitration rights, it will be an interesting summer trying to get them signed.

Defence needs improvement so hopefully something happens there.
- LeftCoaster

Tallon is looking for a defensive defenseman. Just saying

And they have 5 RFAs with arbitration rights, it will be an interesting summer trying to get them signed.
- A_SteamingLombardi

They are in deep s_ _ t

They are in deep s_ _ t
- VANTEL

Not to mention have spent numerous picks on both hamonic and hamilton.

Schaller can be waived.

Jim also said hes exploring trade market this week. Im sure a couple bodies get dealt
- Codes1087

The goal was to be "less soft" Waiving Schaller for Pettersson is literally the opposite. Would need to trade a soft forward. Baertschi, Granlund, Goldy, Leipsic.

I'd get rid of Goldy. Youngest, still on a cheap contract. Might be worth the most.

Package Goldy and Hutton for something.

Not to mention have spent numerous picks on both hamonic and hamilton.
- Codes1087

Yup

Buffalo have three first round picks for next year already

The goal was to be "less soft" Waiving Schaller for Pettersson is literally the opposite. Would need to trade a soft forward. Baertschi, Granlund, Goldy, Leipsic.

I'd get rid of Goldy. Youngest, still on a cheap contract. Might be worth the most.

Package Goldy and Hutton for something.
- manvanfan

Im not sure schaller was brought in to be more physical, or grittier, but more so "harder to play against". I think hes more of an insurance/depth signing than anything else. If we lose schaller to waivers, no harm no foul. If he has a great season, he can also be traded. I think roussel was brought in for protection.

Buffalo have three first round picks for next year already
- VANTEL

Doug Armstrong has to be the worst trading GM in history of the NHL. Schenn and now O'reilly. SMH

I think the lineup will be this next year

Sven Bo Brock
LE Sutter Roussel
Gagner Beagle EP
Leipsic Schaller Jake

Granlund

Edler Stecher
Hughes Tanev
MDZ Gudbrandson

Pouliot Biega


Hutton traded
- VANTEL

Curious, and this isn’t just directed at you, where do Gadj, Lind, Dahlen, Jasek, AG all fit in. There is term attached to the whole forward group. I know those guys will start in the AHL, most likely, but what about in a yr or two?

Im not sure schaller was brought in to be more physical, or grittier, but more so "harder to play against". I think hes more of an insurance/depth signing than anything else. If we lose schaller to waivers, no harm no foul. If he has a great season, he can also be traded. I think roussel was brought in for protection.
- Codes1087

He is Dowds replacement and he will be playing on Canucks fourth line

Im not sure schaller was brought in to be more physical, or grittier, but more so "harder to play against". I think hes more of an insurance/depth signing than anything else. If we lose schaller to waivers, no harm no foul. If he has a great season, he can also be traded. I think roussel was brought in for protection.
- Codes1087

1.9 AAV for a depth signing? I'm not so sure. Re-signing Archie was the depth/insurance move.

Tallon is looking for a defensive defenseman. Just saying
- Codes1087

Tanev and Sutter for Bjugstad + would be

Curious, and this isn’t just directed at you, where do Gadj, Lind, Dahlen, Jasek, AG all fit in. There is term attached to the whole forward group. I know those guys will start in the AHL, most likely, but what about in a yr or two?
- Kaynine

This is not aimed at you . Canuck fans have got to stop thinking every player we draft will make the NHL. I am not sure Gadj or Jasek ever become a NHL player.

Granlunds contract is up at the end of the year and Dahlen could more than likely fill that spot next year.

Lind is at least 2 years away if he makes it and by then Gagners contact is up.

Tanev and Sutter for Bjugstad + would be
- LeftCoaster

82 games with the worst right side in the entire league by FAR

Tanev and Sutter for Bjugstad + would be
- LeftCoaster

Have you been smoking camel sh1t again

They are in deep s_ _ t
- VANTEL

they are in real deal deep poop 😍

Buffalo have three first round picks for next year already
- VANTEL

Sabres doing a great rebuild