Carol Schram: Vancouver Canucks: More on GM Search, Ex-Canucks in Playoffs, Hansen's NTC Some thoughts on candidates for the Vancouver Canucks' general manager job, as well as a look at ex-Canucks in the playoffs and thoughts on Jannik Hansen's no-trade clause.

Benning and Hextall, wonderful

I like Hansen but we need to shed NTCs #oddmanout.

Benning and Hextall, wonderful
- Whiskey-Tango

Benning would seem the more strategical ,Hextall would seem the more Rodeo Cowboy , my type of style

I like Hansen but we need to shed NTCs #oddmanout.
- VANTEL

We don't need to shed them all, get rid of 3-4. We need 6 new faces next year.

We don't need to shed them all, get rid of 3-4. We need 6 new faces next year.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Hansen is a pawn , he is expendable . I like him but he was rather ineffective this year ,and we would be stuck with him for 4 years if he repeats. Hansen for Burmistrov rights.

Curious as to why Diaz wasn't a regular for you guys. Granted its only a small sample size with the Rangers, but I thought he has played well. Has some physicality, seems responsible defensively, pretty good skater, and no hesitation on ripping a shot from the point.

Curious as to why Diaz wasn't a regular for you guys. Granted its only a small sample size with the Rangers, but I thought he has played well. Has some physicality, seems responsible defensively, pretty good skater, and no hesitation on ripping a shot from the point.
- mdw7413

He was shipped rather quickly . We never gave him a chance and we had his clone Weber here.

I think Vancouver took him as part of the salary dump from MTl so they could fit under the cap to take Weise. Never really part of Vancouvers plans.

He was shipped rather quickly . We never gave him a chance and we had his clone Weber here.
- VANTEL

Ah ok, thanks for the info. Try to follow the goings on of most teams in the NHL, really tough to follow you guys as I live on the east coast though.

Hansen is a pawn , he is expendable . I like him but he was rather ineffective this year ,and we would be stuck with him for 4 years if he repeats. Hansen for Burmistrov rights.
- VANTEL

Hansen, Higgins (why give out NTCs for 3rd liners?) and 1 on the top 4 D can go.

Ah ok, thanks for the info. Try to follow the goings on of most teams in the NHL, really tough to follow you guys on the east coast though.
- mdw7413

Vancouver is on the West Coast.

I'd still like to keep Hansen as long as Torts is gone next year

Vancouver is on the West Coast.
- Jeropotato

Yes meaning I'm on the east coast. Didn't read that way though.

I'd still like to keep Hansen as long as Torts is gone next year
- rorylambie15

Why not sign Downie 2 years 2 mil and NO NTC or Goc

Hansen is a tough player to trade ... He is a bottom 6 guy who had a terrible year and is under contract for 4 more years .... If I'm a gm why would I give up anything for a guy when I can take a chance on a ufa or bring in a prospect instead

Why not sign Downie 2 years 2 mil and NO NTC or Goc
- VANTEL

yes please

Hansen, Higgins (why give out NTCs for 3rd liners?) and 1 on the top 4 D can go.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Canucks priority should be a puck moving D a tough reliable D and top 4 forward

Canucks priority should be a puck moving D a tough reliable D and top 4 forward
- VANTEL

Can't argue with that, plus I don't want to be banned again.

Can't argue with that, plus I don't want to be banned again.
- A_SteamingLombardi

We don't need to shed them all, get rid of 3-4. We need 6 new faces next year.
- A_SteamingLombardi

That strategy will make us better but not good enough to contend. If you want to contend in 3-5 years a complete rebuild will be needed. That means trading Hammer, Kesler, Bieksa. Use the cap to sign free agents who will be coveted by other GMs at the deadline to short term contracts. Overpay a bit if you need to but keep the contracts short. With the albatross contracts we are in a weak position so hold them and hope they improve enough to be traded next March.

That strategy will make us better but not good enough to contend. If you want to contend in 3-5 years a complete rebuild will be needed. That means trading Hammer, Kesler, Bieksa. Use the cap to sign free agents who will be coveted by other GMs at the deadline to short term contracts. Overpay a bit if you need to but keep the contracts short. With the albatross contracts we are in a weak position so hold them and hope they improve enough to be traded next March.
- Grumpy13

San Jose seems to compete and they just pulled off a retool but if you're going to rebuild then do it right. Trade everyone for draft picks or prospects, keep Tanev, Lack, Kassian, Jensen, Corrado, and anyone who hasn't had more than 10 games with the big club, new mind set.

Canucks priority should be a puck moving D a tough reliable D and top 4 forward
- VANTEL

You have
Edler
Bieksa
Garrison
Hamhuis

How many more big name D do you need

San Jose seems to compete and they just pulled off a retool but if you're going to rebuild then do it right. Trade everyone for draft picks or prospects, keep Tanev, Lack, Kassian, Jensen, Corrado, and anyone who hasn't had more than 10 games with the big club, new mind set.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Five minute penalty for you.
Infraction, the use of a Tortsism.

Benning would seem the more strategical ,Hextall would seem the more Rodeo Cowboy , my type of style
- VANTEL

based on that, the sedins wouldn't click with Hextall

Our D core should look like this

Hammer - Tanev
Edler - ????
Garrison - ????

Stanton and Bieksa are expendable IMO

I was on the fence with Jason Garrison but he was 5th in scoring on a weak Canucks team. 4.6 mill won't look bad once the cap goes up next offseason.