If the kid puts in 30 on the ice and plays tough ,then I care less about his off ice activities.
- VANTEL

If the kid puts up 30, but is a locker room nightmare then I don't want him. I don't mind a wild character or a loose screw (Kassian), but not someone who hurts the team by his antics.

Maybe Malone would be available? He seems like a partier. Too bad he sucks.

If we finish with the 8th overall and don't win the lotto(fingers crossed) would the 5th and Jensen be enough to move up to 3rd overall? Would we have to add...garrison or Tanev & a 3rd rd kinda thing?
- I-own_da-Northwest

Only if Ekblad is available, would I trade up

Only if Ekblad is available, would I trade up
- VANTEL

Is it too much to ask for him to fall like Cam Fowler?

Is it too much to ask for him to fall like Cam Fowler?
- 89_hockey

In this draft, I would say yes.

Only if Ekblad is available, would I trade up
- VANTEL

It's not worth speculating until after the lottery, then we'll know were we pick and the dealing can start. Tuesday will be interesting or not.

It's not worth speculating until after the lottery, then we'll know were we pick and the dealing can start. Tuesday will be interesting or not.
- A_SteamingLombardi

I remember the strange excitement and hope the lottery and the draft brought.

now I just want no part of it. so sick of it

I remember the strange excitement and hope the lottery and the draft brought.

now I just want no part of it. so sick of it
- hugefemale dog77

Good, trade us your pick and win tonight to help our position

I don't see Schroeder staying unless the plan is to be tanking next year. You have Hank Gaunce Mathias Horvat Richardson Lain and Kesler will probably be traded. I just don't see where he fits in being the tweener he is.

And then you kiss Santorelli goodbye also.
- VANTEL

Schroeder belongs in the 2LC slot with north/south offensive wingers ahead of any of those guys other than Henrik.

Also have to get rid of Torts & his system.

Schroeder belongs in the 2LC slot with north/south offensive wingers ahead of any of those guys other than Henrik.
- DrChristianTroy

I want to believe. I'm just not sure I can convince myself that he can be a top 6 NHL player.

Good, trade us your pick and win tonight to help our position
- 89_hockey

As long as you give us Edler with cap retained and your pick

Schroeder belongs in the 2LC slot with north/south offensive wingers ahead of any of those guys other than Henrik.

Also have to get rid of Torts & his system.
- DrChristianTroy

He hasn't shown me second line center yet ,at all!

As long as you give us Edler with cap retained and your pick
- MaximumBone

Cap retained

I want to believe. I'm just not sure I can convince myself that he can be a top 6 NHL player.
- 89_hockey

Are you convinced that Kassian can be? They basically have the same career points per game and Kassian's had 3 times the opportunity and many more games with better linemates. Once someone puts Schroeder with compatible linemates outside a system that minimizes a player's creativity & instinctive freedom, he'll be great. If he doesn't get his chance here, some other GM will get a low risk HIGH reward asset.

He hasn't shown me second line center yet ,at all!
- VANTEL

He hasn't been given a chance to. Incompatible linemates, system & role? Wonder why he doesn't stand out...

He hasn't been given a chance to. Incompatible linemates, system & role? Wonder why he doesn't stand out...
- DrChristianTroy

i just cant see it. my opinion but I just cant see JS as an effective top 6.

i just cant see it. my opinion but I just cant see JS as an effective top 6.
- anavar

As mentioned previously, the kid has Jeff Tambelli and playing in Europe "written all over him"

Bust pick by Gillis

Good, trade us your pick and win tonight to help our position
- 89_hockey

id actually be happy with both

I want to win, even if it means 3rd instead of 2nd.

id also be interested in a deal. but some have mentioned (and theyre probably right) that theres a strong possibility that none of the big targets wed have (kesler, edler, hamhuis) would waive for Edmonton.

aside from those guys; corrado isn't what we`re looking for. Jensen even less so, and im not sure tanev is enough to trade picks. maybe kassian...


tanev or kassian would give me pause at least

He hasn't been given a chance to. Incompatible linemates, system & role? Wonder why he doesn't stand out...
- DrChristianTroy

Welcome to the Vancouver Canucks. This is who they are. We have only had one line in the last three years.

Pretty sure its Dr. Recchi
- 89_hockey

Dr. Recchi is an ass clown with make up on....

As mentioned previously, the kid has Jeff Tambelli and playing in Europe "written all over him"

Bust pick by Gillis
- Chest Rockwell

That is the way it is looking but I am more of the thought he wasn't put in a position to succeed.

Maybe Shinkaruk will turn out to be the player some thought JS would be?

Welcome to the Vancouver Canucks. This is who they are. We have only had one line in the last three years.
- VANTEL

Only 1 line this year and it didn't show up after Christmas.

Welcome to the Vancouver Canucks. This is who they are. We have only had one line in the last three years.
- VANTEL

One offensive line; this is the challenge for Linden going forward.

id actually be happy with both

I want to win, even if it means 3rd instead of 2nd.

id also be interested in a deal. but some have mentioned (and theyre probably right) that theres a strong possibility that none of the big targets wed have (kesler, edler, hamhuis) would waive for Edmonton.

aside from those guys; corrado isn't what we`re looking for. Jensen even less so, and im not sure tanev is enough to trade picks. maybe kassian...


tanev or kassian would give me pause at least
- hugefemale dog77

A Kassian type deal would not be for a 3 rd overall in this draft. It could be a cornerstone to a bigger trade that would see the likes of Eberle for Kassian 6 th and something else like Tanev but not the 3 rd

Players with trade value:

Edler
Garrison
Kesler
Higgins
Hansen
Schroeder

VanTel, you got your ignorant ass schooled about the demographics in B.C. on Carol's last post. If you don't know shiite about the people living in your larger community don't make ignorant comments about guys like Kadri appealing to any given demographic...

Players with trade value:

Edler
Garrison
Kesler
Higgins
Hansen
Schroeder
- LeftCoaster

We have some depth in goal if you ignore it is unproven.