Well he is stronger than any player in the nhl. Theres the toughness factor we've been missing
- Retinalz

Too many holding/swinging penalties! Fans would probably throw bananas on the ice.

Too many holding/swinging penalties! Fans would probably throw bananas on the ice.
- VanHockeyGuy

We do like to encourage bad behavior

We do like to encourage bad behavior
- Retinalz

Next thing you know and it's...

From Twitter

Ryan Biech ‏@ryanbiech · 20m20 minutes ago
Lack and Jensen for Grigorenko and 31.

Get it done.

#canucks

Why not?
- VanHockeyGuy

I would.

Anyone know what time the draft starts at? I know it is on Friday

I would.
- manvanfan

It does sound like a win/win

It's funny listening to all the rumours because every year just about every team is seeing what it takes to move up. I like that van is trying to make moves but at some point after enough offers, jb has got to take one otherwise he will have another MG on our hands.

Anyone know what time the draft starts at? I know it is on Friday
- Retinalz

7 eastern

It's funny listening to all the rumours because every year just about every team is seeing what it takes to move up. I like that van is trying to make moves but at some point after enough offers, jb has got to take one otherwise he will have another MG on our hands.
- manvanfan

I really don't see him as the type to sit on his hands a la Mike Gillis.

It does sound like a win/win
- VanHockeyGuy

Lol I don't know if I would call it a win win more like a coho/kassian.

I really don't see him as the type to sit on his hands a la Mike Gillis.
- anavar

No but if fair market value comes in and he is holding out for more. I don't like it.

No but if fair market value comes in and he is holding out for more. I don't like it.
- manvanfan

What has he ever done to suggest that he holds out for more?

I'm not saying he's a bad goalie. He's an average starter. That's it. Far from great and I don't see his upside as being much better than an average.
- KB3Point0

Fair enough.

I think he handled himself pretty good considering the defence core we have and the systems in place. I don't know why so many people are eager to trade lack.

I have no confidence in Markstrom. Nor should anyone else. Has proved nothing yet.

What has he ever done to suggest that he holds out for more?
- anavar

It could be he is deciding between a high 2nd(31 or 33) or a low 2nd (51) and a 3rd. Figuring out which makes more sense?

Fair enough.

I think he handled himself pretty good considering the defence core we have and the systems in place. I don't know why so many people are eager to trade lack.

I have no confidence in Markstrom. Nor should anyone else. Has proved nothing yet.
- bloatedmosquito

Lack does not have to be traded this weekend.

What has he ever done to suggest that he holds out for more?
- anavar

He hasn't yet. I'm not saying he will, I'm just hoping he won't.

Fair enough.

I think he handled himself pretty good considering the defence core we have and the systems in place. I don't know why so many people are eager to trade lack.

I have no confidence in Markstrom. Nor should anyone else. Has proved nothing yet.
- bloatedmosquito

Markstrom should be the goalie traded forsure. If it gets us a later pick who cares, if hes worried about picks theres higgins, bieksa, vrbata, hamhuis, burrows who could all bring more back.

Lack does not have to be traded this weekend.
- VanHockeyGuy

He will be though, I think that would be a huge blunder to not move one of Marky or Lack before or at the draft.

Lack does not have to be traded this weekend.
- VanHockeyGuy

He needs to be traded by Friday for picks.

Fair enough.

I think he handled himself pretty good considering the defence core we have and the systems in place. I don't know why so many people are eager to trade lack.

I have no confidence in Markstrom. Nor should anyone else. Has proved nothing yet.
- bloatedmosquito

It's okay because we still have miller and most are trading to recoup a 2nd

He needs to be traded by Friday for picks.
- Marwood

Other players can get you picks, enter Bieksa etc.

Lack does not have to be traded this weekend.
- VanHockeyGuy

Yes he does

Markstrom should be the goalie traded forsure. If it gets us a later pick who cares, if hes worried about picks theres higgins, bieksa, vrbata, hamhuis, burrows who could all bring more back.
- phyllee

Totally agree. If the return on Lack is a no better than a 3rd (or a high 2nd) then why trade him? His value to this team is much higher as a player than trade bait. Miller's going to break down again and the backup will play significant amount of games.

Why not work with Lack and develop his talents? The canucks have done a great job developing some players. If the canucks can turn Burrows into a contributor then they should be able to turn lack into a superstar.

Totally agree. If the return on Lack is a no better than a 3rd (or a high 2nd) then why trade him? His value to this team is much higher as a player than trade bait. Miller's going to break down again and the backup will play significant amount of games.

Why not work with Lack and develop his talents? The canucks have done a great job developing some players. If the canucks can turn Burrows into a contributor then they should be able to turn lack into a superstar.
- bloatedmosquito

Then in 4-5 years we will have another goalie controversy in Lack and Demko.

Totally agree. If the return on Lack is a no better than a 3rd (or a high 2nd) then why trade him? His value to this team is much higher as a player than trade bait. Miller's going to break down again and the backup will play significant amount of games.

Why not work with Lack and develop his talents? The canucks have done a great job developing some players. If the canucks can turn Burrows into a contributor then they should be able to turn lack into a superstar.
- bloatedmosquito

The press want Lack traded. You can't give him away.