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- Marwood

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I know, but then we will have 3 goalies.... AGAIN no need for another goalie controversy
- GloveHandStrong

Who cares Holtby is a young franchise goalie. I would be all over that.

Vancouver Canucks ‏@VanCanucks · 2m2 minutes ago
Benning says #Canucks are in a transition period, looking to establish a new core of young players. Wants to add D-man in free agency.
- LeftCoaster

transition period, sounds like top 10 pick to me

i definitely can see that.
- RealityChecker

Possibly.

But I agree let's toast 'ol Juice tonight and thank him for all his efforts in Van. While he embraced his role he was fun to watch. Heart and Soul guy for many years depsite his liabilities.

Kesler can pound sand til whenever...

Vancouver Canucks ‏@VanCanucks · 2m2 minutes ago
Benning says #Canucks are in a transition period, looking to establish a new core of young players. Wants to add D-man in free agency.
- LeftCoaster

His boy Bartkowski

- RealityChecker

The mood seems much lighter in here now - must be almost Wednesday.

Only reason I wanted them to keep Bieksa for awhile was to be near the cap so they wouldn't be tempted to spend on free agents. Youth and mini tank would do wonders for the team.

transition period, sounds like top 10 pick to me
- anavar

So it is the tank vs compete argument. I see.
We are on other sides of the fence when it comes to this one.

If you could get a FA signed for a decent term/price, I say you do it, whilst moving out soon to be RFAs and UFAs or older players either now or at the TDL.

It is obviously important to keep an infusion of youth coming into the organisation year after year (something that has been sorely lacking for past many seasons).

eg. Sign Franson for 4 years. Inject Corrado/Clendening/UFA.
At TDL, if we are out of playoff position, move HAmmer, Vrby, Burrows, etc. for picks/prospects.
- dbot

I hope u choke on your mommas dildo. (frank) franson

His boy Bartkowski
- Nucker101

If it happens it'll just be a stop-gap so won't really matter who it is, as long as it's not Franson or anyone costing 4 million or more.

transition period, sounds like top 10 pick to me
- anavar

Austin mathews or Jacob chycerun

Possibly.

But I agree let's toast 'ol Juice tonight and thank him for all his efforts in Van. While he embraced his role he was fun to watch. Heart and Soul guy for many years depsite his liabilities.

Kesler can pound sand til whenever...
- LordHumungous

I'm having a shot of patròn right now for him and 2 for Benning.

All you JB haters can say what you will but from day one he hasn't pulled any punches and has put his stamp on this team.

I hope u choke on your mommas dildo. (frank) franson
- Bieksa#3

Easy now

So it is the tank vs compete argument. I see.
We are on other sides of the fence when it comes to this one.

If you could get a FA signed for a decent term/price, I say you do it, whilst moving out soon to be RFAs and UFAs or older players either now or at the TDL.

It is obviously important to keep an infusion of youth coming into the organisation year after year (something that has been sorely lacking for past many seasons).

eg. Sign Franson for 4 years. Inject Corrado/Clendening/UFA.
At TDL, if we are out of playoff position, move HAmmer, Vrby, Burrows, etc. for picks/prospects.
- dbot

it really does come down to the compete/tank argument.

signing franson for 4 years at 4.5ish wouldn't be that bad. however, i don't think he signs for less than 5 years and 5m.

d prices are insane and i don't see franson leaving both term AND money on the table.

Finaly some positive steps towards change ! Very excited , after the crap at the draft I was going to hibernate till the end of next season, just couldn't support this gouge ing of the Canucks faithful for another year. Could aquillini finally have gotten on board with the fact that this team needs a complete teardown? Yes there's the drop off with no playoff revenue, but hey....drop a couple more vets for picks and shazam !!! There's your playoff revenue back in you're jeans ! And we the fans can actually get excited for our team again ! Love it , great play JB...keep up the good work

Vrvata has deadline huge value ditto for hammer

At least one if not 2 of burrows, Higgins and Hansen need to go.
- Bieksa#3

This would require the Canucks to be well out of it by the deadline. Barring a few key injuries it's a stretch to think that we'll be far enough out that they will be sellers of such important assets heading into the playoff (ticket) drive.

this is how i knew something was up before the trade was official:

Ryan Kesler ‏@Ryan_Kesler 1h1 hour ago
Quack quack @kbieksa3

The mood seems much lighter in here now - must be almost Wednesday.
- docmorgan

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When u say you would take a shot at him, I presume you mean you would like to date him. Because that arrogant little snot should be run over with a freight train
- Bieksa#3

Well, that was rather empthatic I take you are not a huge fan, then?

I hope u choke on your mommas dildo. (frank) franson
- Bieksa#3

...well that escalated quickly

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- RealityChecker

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I hope u choke on your mommas dildo. (frank) franson
- Bieksa#3

His boy Bartkowski
- Nucker101

Ryan Wilson please

...well that escalated quickly

- dbot

damn you for beating me to the punch. damn you to he!!