Thoughts Gentleman?

http://thehockeywriters.c...ations-for-stephen-weiss/
- VanHockeyGuy

Hilarious that he has the nucks moving Edler and retaining salary for Weiss and a B prospect

But

Arizona offers a 6th for Weiss and a B prospect......

oooooh Zack Kassian.... here we come

throw in rights to Brad Richardson.... and we got a deal
- nelson911

It's not a strong rumour though

Freidman reporting it is possible Canucks can be connected to a Sutter trade with Pens
- VANTEL

hopefully not for vrbata

It's not a strong rumour though
- VANTEL

I didn't see him tweet exactly what you wrote about Vancouver

Freidman reporting it is possible Canucks can be connected to a Sutter trade with Pens
- VANTEL

Depends on what price but I'm not a big Sutter fan. Markstrom & Higgins for Sutter, sure.

But would have to move out some salary to fit him in.

I didn't see him tweet exactly what you wrote about Vancouver
- nelson911

He was commenting on a blogger and he replied it is not imminent but it is possible

1040 just said Bieksa's value is a 2nd or more likely a 3rd, can't say I disagree but think it might be more worthwhile to try and move him at the deadline if a 3rd is the return.

Depends on what price but I'm not a big Sutter fan. Markstrom & Higgins for Sutter, sure.

But would have to move out some salary to fit him in.
- belcherbd

The thing I like about Sutter is he has trade value at TDL

He was commenting on a blogger and he replied it is not imminent but it is possible
- VANTEL

ahhh yes, I saw that one.... I think that blog from Mackey is now crashed because of all the attention.

1040 just said Bieksa's value is a 2nd or more likely a 3rd, can't say I disagree but think it might be more worthwhile to try and move him at the deadline if a 3rd is the return.
- belcherbd

Roster spot and cap space the big winner.


That is why I said if he doesn't agree to trade put him on waivers

ahhh yes, I saw that one.... I think that blog from Mackey is now crashed because of all the attention.
- nelson911

yup

The thing I like about Sutter is he has trade value at TDL
- VANTEL

Thats a good point... any team that can carry him can probably cash in with a first rounder and prospect at the deadline.

Thats a good point... any team that can carry him can probably cash in with a first rounder and prospect at the deadline.
- nelson911

He's decent in the playoffs and will want 5 mil next year. I agree a fringe team might want to add depth. That is why I don't care if it is for Vrbata who cost us only salary to aquire

1040 just said Bieksa's value is a 2nd or more likely a 3rd, can't say I disagree but think it might be more worthwhile to try and move him at the deadline if a 3rd is the return.
- belcherbd

Our cap issues will force a move sooner.

He's decent in the playoffs and will want 5 mil next year. I agree a fringe team might want to add depth. That is why I don't care if it is for Vrbata who cost us only salary to aquire
- VANTEL

If Benning is moving Vrbata, I think trying to get a more permanent piece makes sense.

Whether that is a 1st or a couple 2nd or prospects at least those project to help the canucks long term.

Getting Sutter for Vrbata and then expecting Sutter to garner more come the deadline seems like an unnecessary risk.

What if he is injured, or has a poopty season, or just isn't worth as much as Vrbata is now.

Our cap issues will force a move sooner.
- moondawg

If we moved Vrbata or Burrows, and Bieksa, that would make plenty of cap room for the club.

Sorry to see Vrbata moved. How often have we been able to attract a top 6 fwd ufa that scored while here?

Our cap issues will force a move sooner.
- moondawg

Sure but you can likely solve all the cap issues by moving Higgins and a goalie.

Whatever Benning does, I hope he doesn't just throw away assets for little or no value because is close to the cap.

If Benning is moving Vrbata, I think trying to get a more permanent piece makes sense.

Whether that is a 1st or a couple 2nd or prospects at least those project to help the canucks long term.

Getting Sutter for Vrbata and then expecting Sutter to garner more come the deadline seems like an unnecessary risk.

What if he is injured, or has a poopty season, or just isn't worth as much as Vrbata is now.
- belcherbd

They will both end up with twenty goals next year unless Vrbata plays on Malkins wing. Vrbata is definitely not returning next year.

If the younger bigger Sutter proves once again to score and play shut down moving out of the shadows of Crosby Malkin them we may have made a really good trade if not then trade him.

I find it easier to trade younger players

Sure but you can likely solve all the cap issues by moving Higgins and a goalie.

Whatever Benning does, I hope he doesn't just throw away assets for little or no value because is close to the cap.
- belcherbd

I posted yesterday but to have this type of talent and have our backs up against the cap is crazy . Mgmt needs to drop average players with the high saleries

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Freidman reporting it is possible Canucks can be connected to a Sutter trade with Pens
- VANTEL

With Matthias gone, makes sense.

He's decent in the playoffs and will want 5 mil next year. I agree a fringe team might want to add depth. That is why I don't care if it is for Vrbata who cost us only salary to aquire
- VANTEL

No problem overpaying.

I sorely wish I was watching 18 holes of playoff golf today as my work day has been beyond dead. Damn Dustin Johnson. Choke artist on the big stage.

Sounds familiar to someone we know all to well around here doesnt it

I posted yesterday but to have this type of talent and have our backs up against the cap is crazy . Mgmt needs to drop average players with the high saleries
- VANTEL

Clearly they felt differently and decided to add.

From TSN According to TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie, Kessel’s list includes Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Minnesota, Montreal, the New York Rangers, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

New Bruins’ GM Don Sweeney surely isn’t going down the Kessel road, even if he could afford it. The other seven clubs all have significant salary cap constraints - with Kessel being a pipedream to add for the Blackhawks, Kings, Canadiens, Wild and Rangers.

Of course, Kessel’s list could also change with a phone call. One team believed to be kicking the tires on Kessel are the Calgary Flames, whose president, Brian Burke, traded for Kessel in Toronto.

The NHL’s trade market could break open well before Toronto decides what to do with Kessel or Phaneuf. Edmonton, Buffalo and San Jose are hot for Rangers’ backup goaltender Cam Talbot. A Talbot trade could set off a domino effect on a teeming goalie market.

The Senators are shopping one of Robin Lehner or Craig Anderson and Dallas starter Kari Lehtonen is available. Calgary is willing to move Jonas Hiller. One of Eddie Lack or Jacob Markstrom is likely leaving Vancouver. Plus, the Ducks (John Gibson) and the Kings (Martin Jones) are toying with the idea of moving their backups.