I don't see us getting much for Kesler
- A_SteamingLombardi

He has value...itll get done.

He has value...itll get done.
- LeftCoaster

I like what Ferraro says about it. Go for quality over quantity. Rather 2 good assets thatn 3 okay ones.

Really like Benning
- Whiskey-Tango

Apparently Benning had a strong hand in the Buffalo Sabres drafting classes of 1998-2004.

15 players with 100+ games, vs. 6 for Vancouver during same period.

Miller, MacArthur, Pominville, Hejda, Gaustad, Wideman, Roy, Sekera all outside the 1st round.

The full list of selected players:
http://www.hockeydb.com/i...aft/teams/dr00005054.html

I like what Ferraro says about it. Go for quality over quantity. Rather 2 good assets thatn 3 okay ones.
- 89_hockey

Even better, just go for one young player with budding elite skill.

I like what Ferraro says about it. Go for quality over quantity. Rather 2 good assets thatn 3 okay ones.
- 89_hockey

Kesler, Burrows and Garrison to Montreal of Galchenyuk, Bourque and a 1st

(buyout Bourque)

Apparently Benning had a strong hand in the Buffalo Sabres drafting classes of 1998-2004.

15 players with 100+ games, vs. 6 for Vancouver during same period.

Miller, MacArthur, Pominville, Hejda, Gaustad, Wideman, Roy, Sekera all outside the 1st round.

The full list of selected players:
http://www.hockeydb.com/i...aft/teams/dr00005054.html
- AlexF

The most amazing thing about that list is that Mika Noranen was a 1st rounder.

The most amazing thing about that list is that Mika Noranen was a 1st rounder.
- fiveandagame

At least he got a sniff of the NHL. They've got a few 1st rounders in there selected at decent spots (13th, 15th) that never even got a cup of coffee.

Kesler, Burrows and Garrison to Montreal of Galchenyuk, Bourque and a 1st

(buyout Bourque)
- LeftCoaster

What I'm most excited about is having a GM that can actually make trades. Not piss off everyone with ridiculous asking prices.

Also is it too much to ask for nonuts to get fired and Gillis to replace him again?

If he doesn't have the stamina for a full season then it might be best to trade him at the TDL after he's shown some worth in the first half of the season and just before his production drops off. I've gotta say I've never been a Higgins fan past 3rd line duties and he's played a ton in our top 6 this season.
- AlexF

Its too bad. Higgins is the kind of depth player you would like to mold so many bottom six players as 3/4 of the season. The sad part is he's the kind of culture you want to change the other 1/4 of the times. We want players who step up late in the season and playoffs. Im thinking we are better off trading him late next season like suggested.

What I'm most excited about is having a GM that can actually make trades. Not piss off everyone with ridiculous asking prices.

Also is it too much to ask for nonuts to get fired and Gillis to replace him again?
- 89_hockey

I don't think anyone, including Shanny, in the NHL likes Mike Gillis. Booner has a soft spot for him though

I don't think anyone, including Shanny, in the NHL likes Mike Gillis. Booner has a soft spot for him though
- LeftCoaster

None the less, if I was an owner of a team and there was a possible trade with Vancouver or any team that would make my team better... I'd be pissed off if I found out the reason it didn't happen was because of a dislike for the puffy, glistening, red faced and unlikeable twat.

I don't think anyone, including Shanny, in the NHL likes Mike Gillis. Booner has a soft spot for him though
- LeftCoaster

Oh, I know it'd never happen but it would be a priceless storyline.

Vantel had to warn me from taking shots at Gillis in front of booner

Hansen is a servicable 3rd liner. IMHO
- Chest Rockwell

As is most of the team.

2011/12 he had a better late season than the start, March was his best month.
- A_SteamingLombardi

What were his March stats and were they early March?

Piling on the players with lies just cuz of this season is ridiculous. Torts has misused the players and this system has sucked the life blood out of the team's offense.
- kaptaan

?????

Players that I'd like to see moved:

Higgins, Booth. Burrows, Kesler and Edler OR Garrison.
- LeftCoaster

Kesler and tanev

Gagner and 3rd overall

Will the Canucks have a new captain next season?
- docmorgan

I would think only if Henrik has someone in mind to succeed him and decides to anoint that player at the start of next season.

So what younger guy are you gonna slot into the lineup instead of Higgins?? do you even know what Higgins does for the team? the guy is a utility player who can slide up and down the lineup as needed, plays in all situations credibly. some "young guy" isn't going to do what he does and contrary to some of the people posting on this board the Canucks aren't a bottom feeder.

They were mismanaged. The team was solid for a long time going back to the heyday of the west coast express line. There's no reason for the team to not consistently perform and make it into the playoffs with the right management doing the scouting necessary to find the right players to take over from veterans...
- kaptaan

Higgins is a good regular season utility player yes. He not much of a playoff player thats for sure.

Kesler and tanev

Gagner and 3rd overall
- hugefemale dog77

Kesler and Tanev for Hall.

I would think only if Henrik has someone in mind to succeed him and decides to anoint that player at the start of next season.
- Marwood

We should give the C to Kassian just to scare the kids.

Kesler and Tanev for Hall.
- AlexF

U didn't think it was a reasonable offer????
Hmmmm.


I don't see the oilers dealing hall or nuge in any realistic deal

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We should give the C to Kassian just to scare the kids.
- AlexF

Out of the current players on the team, Henrik is the best player, Bieksa has the most character....it is what it is.

Kesler and Tanev for Hall.
- AlexF

Jesus Murphy....

U didn't think it was a reasonable offer????
Hmmmm.


I don't see the oilers dealing hall or nuge in any realistic deal
- hugefemale dog77

I don't see Kesler waiving to go to Edmonton....