He also had a couple decent NHL seasons...

Corrado was a 5th round pick. I'd say it's a success if he becomes a regular NHLer. By the looks of his development, he is definitely looking like he could have been a steal.

Certainly not worth being pessimistic about...
- Fosco

Agreed, I liked Jiri, the flowing locks and all. Just saying I'm not ready to pencil that 5th rounder into the lineup next year.

Definitely. I almost bought his jersey last year.
That's why I said I don't like him right now... Hopefully he comes back stronger next year.
- Scooby_Doo

All good dude, everyone is Vancouver loves having him on the team despite his antics, fans in other cities with other favorite teams may not admit to liking Kes, but secretly wish he was on their team and there is isnt one GM in the league who wouldn't trade for him if they could afford the price or if he was made available.

Sorry, I am starting a regular Kesler lovefest here, gonna catch some hate for this!

Agreed, I liked Jiri, the flowing locks and all. Just saying I'm not ready to pencil that 5th rounder into the lineup next year.
- 1970vintage

Fair enough, that makes sense. There have certainly been prospects who were more successful in the CHL who didn't pan out.

Still, you have to be pumped about any kind of positive, considering the state of the entire Canucks prospect corps.

Good story on Willie Mitchell today in the Province, I hope he wins a Cup!

random idea
To Toronto:
cory schneider

to Vancouver:
Franson + Kadri ( or Colborne) + 2014 first

random idea
To Toronto:
cory schneider

to Vancouver:
Franson + Kadri ( or Colborne) + 2014 first
- shill-17

Random idea.
GFY.

random idea
To Toronto:
cory schneider

to Vancouver:
Franson + Kadri ( or Colborne) + 2014 first
- shill-17

Eat a Richard straight up....

random idea
To Toronto:
cory schneider

to Vancouver:
Franson + Kadri ( or Colborne) + 2014 first
- shill-17

That's exactly what the Canucks need—a 1st rounder two years from now. The 5th overall this year likely wouldn't be enough for Gillis to trade Schneider.

Come on. You have to be joking?

That's exactly what the Canucks need—a 1st rounder two years from now. The 5th overall this year likely wouldn't be enough for Gillis to trade Schneider.

Come on. You have to be joking?
- Fosco

That first rounder in 2014 will likely be the first overall.

That first rounder in 2014 will likely be the first overall.
- Scooby_Doo

Oh, well then. Sign the papers and get'er done, Gillis.

It's not like the Canucks have any ambitions to win any time soon, that would stop them from trading their starting goalie.

Might as well trade the Sedins for a 1st and 2nd in 2015.

Oh, well then. Sign the papers and get'er done, Gillis.

It's not like the Canucks have any ambitions to win any time soon, that would stop them from trading their starting goalie.

Might as well trade the Sedins for a 1st and 2nd in 2015.
- Fosco

Did you read my response to him? Amazing what some of you guys interpret.

Did you read my response to him? Amazing what some of you guys interpret.
- Scooby_Doo

Think that was sarcasm from Fosco, but I love yours and Chompsey's response. Couldn't have said it better myself.

Did you read my response to him? Amazing what some of you guys interpret.
- Scooby_Doo

Yeah, AlexF's right, it was sarcasm in agreement with your post—I'm on your side. Sorry for not making it more clear.

Those emoticons can get a guy in trouble. Should have used

instead of

Fair enough, that makes sense. There have certainly been prospects who were more successful in the CHL who didn't pan out.

Still, you have to be pumped about any kind of positive, considering the state of the entire Canucks prospect corps.
- Fosco

Having guys in the pipe with a lot of promise is great but I'm not so dissatisfied with our prospects. While we all love to bash on Burke and Nonis, we have had pretty competitive farm teams for the past several years, so even though our drafting in the first round has been atrocious, we still have a lot of guys on our team now that we drafted, that's a good thing. It is always a great storey when a guy drafted in the 5th round turns out to be a stud NHL'er, much like an un-drafted guy that's about to get a raise to 4ish million per year.

to TO - Schneider
to VAN - 2012 1st, 2012 2nd, 2012 3rd, 2012 4th, 2012 5th, 2012 6th, 2012 7th, 2013 1st, 2013 2nd, 2013 3rd, 2013 4th, 2013 5th, 2013 6th, 2013 7th, 2014 1st, 2014 2nd, 2014 3rd, 2014 4th, 2014 5th, 2014 6th, 2014 7th.

What do you guys think? Maybe we should throw in Raymond?

new blog up

new blog up
- IanEsplen

Still a no, Ian.

Yeah, AlexF's right, it was sarcasm in agreement with your post—I'm on your side. Sorry for not making it more clear.

Those emoticons can get a guy in trouble. Should have used

instead of
- Fosco

Oh okay, I wasn't sure if you were or not. I hoped you were, but the seemed to be directed at me not with me.

I've never seen a trade where a 1st 2 years away was traded, unless it was accompanied by the first in the 1st year.

Having guys in the pipe with a lot of promise is great but I'm not so dissatisfied with our prospects. While we all love to bash on Burke and Nonis, we have had pretty competitive farm teams for the past several years, so even though our drafting in the first round has been atrocious, we still have a lot of guys on our team now that we drafted, that's a good thing. It is always a great storey when a guy drafted in the 5th round turns out to be a stud NHL'er, much like an un-drafted guy that's about to get a raise to 4ish million per year.

to TO - Schneider
to VAN - 2012 1st, 2012 2nd, 2012 3rd, 2012 4th, 2012 5th, 2012 6th, 2012 7th, 2013 1st, 2013 2nd, 2013 3rd, 2013 4th, 2013 5th, 2013 6th, 2013 7th, 2014 1st, 2014 2nd, 2014 3rd, 2014 4th, 2014 5th, 2014 6th, 2014 7th.

What do you guys think? Maybe we should throw in Raymond?
- 1970vintage

I like it, but Van should throw in a 3rd just to even it out a little