Interesting and I'm sure Edler us also considered to be a top 30 d-man in the league and yet, a lot of people(including Canuck Fans) say that we don't have top pairing D-Men. NJ seemed to do just fine and I'd argue that Edler/Hamhuis are better than any of their defensemen. IMO all we need is one top 4 d-man that can play well along side Edler and we have one of the better D-Core's in the league.
- Nucker101

I would have guessed Hamhuis lower to be truthful, but I though he was a #3.

Another thing too is the voting is heavily East Coat swayed . I am not sure how many WPG PHO ST.L games they are watching, or for that fact any Western team.

Now that the awards are over I would not be surprised to see teams start trading for players rights tomorrow.

I would have guessed Hamhuis lower to be truthful, but I though he was a #3.

Another thing too is the voting is heavily East Coat swayed . I am not sure how many WPG PHO ST.L games they are watching, or for that fact any Western team.
- VANTEL

Hamhuis is definitely better than a #3. He's a top 30 d-man in this league. The guy is very underrated and quietly has very good games on a very consistent basis. He's been MG's best UFA addition by far. I wish we had a right handed version of him to play with Edler.

I'd say Edler is our most talented d-man but Hanhuis is our best.

Looking at twitter....is there not a bigger homer douchebag than Damien Cox?
- chompsey

I stopped following him last year, I just couldn't take it any more.

Hamhuis is definitely better than a #3. He's a top 30 d-man in this league. The guy is very underrated and quietly has very good games on a very consistent basis. He's been MG's best UFA addition by far. I wish we had a right handed version of him to play with Edler.

I'd say Edler is our most talented d-man but Hanhuis is our best.
- Nucker101

He goes un-noticed because he is quiet.I am glad he is here .He has been our most stable.I still want two more like him or better

Hamhuis is definitely better than a #3. He's a top 30 d-man in this league. The guy is very underrated and quietly has very good games on a very consistent basis. He's been MG's best UFA addition by far. I wish we had a right handed version of him to play with Edler.

I'd say Edler is our most talented d-man but Hamhuis is our best.
- Nucker101

Not to toot my own horn but I've been saying that all season. He's a #2 Dman. I'd just like to see us push for a #1 Dman to play with Edler. Someone who could lead by example and thus make Edler strive to play better, not to mention cover some of his mistakes like Hamhuis does for Bieksa. Considering this is likely, top 4 will have to do but I'd like him to be a rock-steady type (think Kronwall).

Looking at twitter....is there not a bigger homer douchebag than Damien Cox?
- chompsey

Cox is not a serious journalist. He's a plug for Leafs nation. The only guy who's comparable for douchbagery is that tool Bruce Garrioch from the Ottawa Sun that I'm convinced makes up trade scenarios while sitting on his toilet seat every morning.

Not to toot my own horn but I've been saying that all season. He's a #2 Dman. I'd just like to see us push for a #1 Dman to play with Edler. Someone who could lead by example and thus make Edler strive to play better, not to mention cover some of his mistakes like Hamhuis does for Bieksa. Considering this is likely, top 4 will have to do but I'd like him to be a rock-steady type (think Kronwall).
- AlexF

Seeing we don't have a wealth of resources we would need to trade him to find his partner

Cox is not a serious journalist. He's a plug for Leafs nation. The only guy who's comparable for douchbagery is that tool Bruce Garrioch from the Ottawa Sun that I'm convinced makes up trade scenarios while sitting on his toilet seat every morning.
- AlexF

John Garret should start journalising

Any thoughts on the following 2 UFAs?

- Mikael Samuelsson coming back
- Carlo Coliacavo

Any thoughts on the following 2 UFAs?

- Mikael Samuelsson coming back
- Carlo Coliacavo
- AlexF

I would pass on Sammy and Carlo could fill in 5/6 better than Alberts.if you can get him around the same price.

I wonder if we are signing Rome again

I would pass on Sammy and Carlo could fill in 5/6 better than Alberts.if you can get him around the same price.

I wonder if we are signing Rome again
- VANTEL

If he fits in well I think Carlo would be an upgrade on everyone apart from Bieksa, Hamhuis, Edler. That said he should be, as you say, a 3rd pairing defenseman. I guarantee he won't come as cheaply as Alberts. On the open market he'd net 2-3M.

If he fits in well I think Carlo would be an upgrade on everyone apart from Bieksa, Hamhuis, Edler. That said he should be, as you say, a 3rd pairing defenseman. I guarantee he won't come as cheaply as Alberts. On the open market he'd net 2-3M.
- AlexF

My mistake I was thinking ALberts was 1.8 . I figured 2.5 for him.

Just going through the UFA list on Capgeek. I didn't realize Shane Doan was a UFA.

Some interesting names for us (apart from the obvious Suters and Parises):

- Wideman
- Doan
- Bryan Allen
- Parenteau
- Greg Zanon
- Jagr
- Huselius
- Moen
- David Moss
- Tootoo
- Ryan Carter
- Konopka
- Parros
- Cam Janssen

Not saying I'd sign all of these guys, but they could fill needs for the right price and in the right circumstances. Something to consider anyway.

Just going through the UFA list on Capgeek. I didn't realize Shane Doan was a UFA.
Some interesting names for us (apart from the obvious Suters and Parises):

- Wideman
- Doan
- Bryan Allen
- Parenteau
- Greg Zanon
- Jagr
- Huselius
- Moen
- David Moss
- Tootoo
- Ryan Carter
- Konopka
- Parros
- Cam Janssen

Not saying I'd sign all of these guys, but they could fill needs for the right price and in the right circumstances. Something to consider anyway.
- AlexF

Would look great with the twins. Could be a great motivational tool to sign him. Playing out the rest of his career with Hank and Danny

Would look great with the twins. Could be a great motivational tool to sign him. Playing out the rest of his career with Hank and Danny
- VANTEL

Damn straight he would.

If I had to pick a few from my list, assuming the prices work out I'd target the following.

Assuming we don't get either Garrison or Shultz.
Defense (2 of):

- Wideman
- Bryan Allen
- Greg Zanon
- Matt Carkner

Forwards (2 of):

- Doan
- Parenteau
- Jagr
- Huselius
- Moen
- David Moss
- Tootoo
- Ryan Carter
- Konopka
- Parros
- Cam Janssen

EDIT: Man I'm bored. Somebody trade/sign someone soon...

Interesting and I'm sure Edler us also considered to be a top 30 d-man in the league and yet, a lot of people(including Canuck Fans) say that we don't have top pairing D-Men. NJ seemed to do just fine and I'd argue that Edler/Hamhuis are better than any of their defensemen. IMO all we need is one top 4 d-man that can play well along side Edler and we have one of the better D-Core's in the league.
- Nucker101

Agreed. Always shake my head when I hear that Edler doesn't have top-pairing potential. Half the league would have him in their top pair, and he would perform even better, as he would likely have a top-pairing partner.

Still hope Gillis takes a look at Wideman. I like Garrison too, but as someone already pointed out, even though he can play the right side, I'm sure it's not his natural position, so there's too many "maybes" with him. $4.5mill/season is too much for one good year, as well.

Would look great with the twins. Could be a great motivational tool to sign him. Playing out the rest of his career with Hank and Danny
- VANTEL

He'd look better on the 2nd line. I know we disagree on this, but Burrows should stay with the twins. Why mess with success?

Damn straight he would.

If I had to pick a few from my list, assuming the prices work out I'd target the following.

Assuming we don't get either Garrison or Shultz.
Defense (2 of):

- Wideman
- Bryan Allen
- Greg Zanon
- Matt Carkner

Forwards (2 of):

- Doan
- Parenteau
- Jagr
- Huselius
- Moen
- David Moss
- Tootoo
- Ryan Carter
- Konopka
- Parros
- Cam Janssen

EDIT: Man I'm bored. Somebody trade/sign someone soon...
- AlexF

CAPGEEK.COM USER GENERATED ROSTER
My Custom Lineup
FORWARDS
Daniel Sedin ($6.100m) / Henrik Sedin ($6.100m) / Brad Boyes ($2.500m)
David Booth ($4.250m) / Ryan Kesler ($5.000m) / Shane Doan ($4.900m)
Chris Higgins ($1.900m) / Maxim Lapierre ($1.000m) / Alexandre Burrows ($2.000m)
Brandon Prust ($0.950m) / Manny Malhotra ($2.500m) / Jannik Hansen ($1.350m)
Zack Kassian ($0.870m) /
DEFENSEMEN
Kevin Bieksa ($4.600m) / Dan Hamhuis ($4.500m)
Bryan Allen ($3.250m) / Alexander Edler ($3.250m)
Keith Ballard ($4.200m) / Chris Tanev ($0.900m)
Matt Carkner ($0.900m)
GOALTENDERS
Cory Schneider ($3.750m)
Martin Biron ($0.975m)
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CAPGEEK.COM TOTALS (follow @capgeek on Twitter)
(these totals are compiled without the bonus cushion)
SALARY CAP: $68,000,000; CAP PAYROLL: $65,745,000; BONUSES: $0
CAP SPACE (22-man roster): $2,255,000

He'd look better on the 2nd line. I know we disagree on this, but Burrows should stay with the twins. Why mess with success?
- Fosco

It's ok .Either would be good.I just like the toughness more of Doan.Burr always sticks up for them but Doan is a better fighter.And a Burrows Lapierre Hansen 3 rd line would be like a 2B line not a 3rd

CAPGEEK.COM USER GENERATED ROSTER
My Custom Lineup
FORWARDS
Daniel Sedin ($6.100m) / Henrik Sedin ($6.100m) / Brad Boyes ($2.500m)
David Booth ($4.250m) / Ryan Kesler ($5.000m) / Shane Doan ($4.900m)
Chris Higgins ($1.900m) / Maxim Lapierre ($1.000m) / Alexandre Burrows ($2.000m)
Brandon Prust ($0.950m) / Manny Malhotra ($2.500m) / Jannik Hansen ($1.350m)
Zack Kassian ($0.870m) /
DEFENSEMEN
Kevin Bieksa ($4.600m) / Dan Hamhuis ($4.500m)
Bryan Allen ($3.250m) / Alexander Edler ($3.250m)
Keith Ballard ($4.200m) / Chris Tanev ($0.900m)
Matt Carkner ($0.900m)
GOALTENDERS
Cory Schneider ($3.750m)
Martin Biron ($0.975m)
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CAPGEEK.COM TOTALS (follow @capgeek on Twitter)
(these totals are compiled without the bonus cushion)
SALARY CAP: $68,000,000; CAP PAYROLL: $65,745,000; BONUSES: $0
CAP SPACE (22-man roster): $2,255,000
- kneughter

I was just ablout to say this is one of the best lineups I seen proposed and I hit Ballard on the 3rd pairing

Otherwise great job.

CAPGEEK.COM USER GENERATED ROSTER
My Custom Lineup
FORWARDS
Daniel Sedin ($6.100m) / Henrik Sedin ($6.100m) / Brad Boyes ($2.500m)
David Booth ($4.250m) / Ryan Kesler ($5.000m) / Shane Doan ($4.900m)
Chris Higgins ($1.900m) / Maxim Lapierre ($1.000m) / Alexandre Burrows ($2.000m)
Brandon Prust ($0.950m) / Manny Malhotra ($2.500m) / Jannik Hansen ($1.350m)
Zack Kassian ($0.870m) /
DEFENSEMEN
Kevin Bieksa ($4.600m) / Dan Hamhuis ($4.500m)
Bryan Allen ($3.250m) / Alexander Edler ($3.250m)
Keith Ballard ($4.200m) / Chris Tanev ($0.900m)
Matt Carkner ($0.900m)
GOALTENDERS
Cory Schneider ($3.750m)
Martin Biron ($0.975m)
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CAPGEEK.COM TOTALS (follow @capgeek on Twitter)
(these totals are compiled without the bonus cushion)
SALARY CAP: $68,000,000; CAP PAYROLL: $65,745,000; BONUSES: $0
CAP SPACE (22-man roster): $2,255,000
- kneughter

Frankly I think Brad Boyes sucks but this is an interesting looking team.

It's ok .Either would be good.I just like the toughness more of Doan.Burr always sticks up for them but Doan is a better fighter.And a Burrows Lapierre Hansen 3 rd line would be like a 2B line not a 3rd
- VANTEL

I'm sure Doan would do well with the Sedins, but IMO, it's more important to get the 2nd line going to spread out the scoring.

I also don't think the Sedins need someone on their line to stick up for them. Apart from the Keith cheapshot, they've been fine throughout their careers. The Canucks need someone tough on the 4th line who can be a menace to the other team's stars.

A Burrows/Lappy/Hansen line would be good, but so would a Higgins/Lappy/Hansen.

CAPGEEK.COM USER GENERATED ROSTER
My Custom Lineup
FORWARDS
Daniel Sedin ($6.100m) / Henrik Sedin ($6.100m) / Brad Boyes ($2.500m)
David Booth ($4.250m) / Ryan Kesler ($5.000m) / Shane Doan ($4.900m)
Chris Higgins ($1.900m) / Maxim Lapierre ($1.000m) / Alexandre Burrows ($2.000m)
Brandon Prust ($0.950m) / Manny Malhotra ($2.500m) / Jannik Hansen ($1.350m)
Zack Kassian ($0.870m) /
DEFENSEMEN
Kevin Bieksa ($4.600m) / Dan Hamhuis ($4.500m)
Bryan Allen ($3.250m) / Alexander Edler ($3.250m)
Keith Ballard ($4.200m) / Chris Tanev ($0.900m)
Matt Carkner ($0.900m)
GOALTENDERS
Cory Schneider ($3.750m)
Martin Biron ($0.975m)
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CAPGEEK.COM TOTALS (follow @capgeek on Twitter)
(these totals are compiled without the bonus cushion)
SALARY CAP: $68,000,000; CAP PAYROLL: $65,745,000; BONUSES: $0
CAP SPACE (22-man roster): $2,255,000
- kneughter

It'd be greatiIf Brad Boyes could be had for a 1 year 2.5 mil contract. What happens with Alberts? I think he should go, for anything. Maybe for a late 2nd early 3rd rounder?

I'm sure Doan would do well with the Sedins, but IMO, it's more important to get the 2nd line going to spread out the scoring.

I also don't think the Sedins need someone on their line to stick up for them. Apart from the Keith cheapshot, they've been fine throughout their careers. The Canucks need someone tough on the 4th line who can be a menace to the other team's stars.

A Burrows/Lappy/Hansen line would be good, but so would a Higgins/Lappy/Hansen.
- Fosco

Why mess with success. Plus if the 2nd line gets going (or exists) it takes pressure off of the 1st line and they produce more.
Why doesn't Lappy get any love as our 3rd line centre?