Isn't 325k really high for ahl salaries?
- pker2theend

I think, back in the day, Jason King was guaranteed 900k or $1mil and ended up getting that in the ahl.

I guess it doesn't matter much if it doesn't count against the cap.

But yeah, that is a lot, I don't mind though, insurance on the farm.

Number One - because Benning said it's not true they were offered anything from Edmonton for Lack. Number Two - because the difference between the 66th pick and the 57th pick is negligible if you think your guy will still be there and you move Lack out of the division.
- LeftCoaster

I just want to get this right, so what TSN analysts say is considered flagging material then and I can't ask the question on a forum, lol?

I'm just saying, not sure if I'm going to get flagged but here we go, is that we now see all the goalies traded this offseason and its seems like Vancouver received the worst return of all the teams, that's all. I know I'm not happy, wish Benning would have waited to trade him.

Isn't 325k really high for ahl salaries?
- pker2theend

He's a vet and Canucks Sports & Entertainment are rolling in $$$$$

I just want to get this right, so what TSN analysts say is considered flagging material then and I can't ask the question on a forum, lol?

I'm just saying, not sure if I'm going to get flagged but here we go, is that we now see all the goalies traded this offseason and its seems like Vancouver received the worst return of all the teams, that's all. I know I'm not happy, wish Benning would have waited to trade him.
- allsports

flagged

I just want to get this right, so what TSN analysts say is considered flagging material then and I can't ask the question on a forum, lol?

I'm just saying, not sure if I'm going to get flagged but here we go, is that we now see all the goalies traded this offseason and its seems like Vancouver received the worst return of all the teams, that's all. I know I'm not happy, wish Benning would have waited to trade him.
- allsports

no one is flagging you....they're just pissin around.

I just want to get this right, so what TSN analysts say is considered flagging material then and I can't ask the question on a forum, lol?

I'm just saying, not sure if I'm going to get flagged but here we go, is that we now see all the goalies traded this offseason and its seems like Vancouver received the worst return of all the teams, that's all. I know I'm not happy, wish Benning would have waited to trade him.
- allsports

Most likely due to the fact they had the worst goalie of all the teams

I just want to get this right, so what TSN analysts say is considered flagging material then and I can't ask the question on a forum, lol?

I'm just saying, not sure if I'm going to get flagged but here we go, is that we now see all the goalies traded this offseason and its seems like Vancouver received the worst return of all the teams, that's all. I know I'm not happy, wish Benning would have waited to trade him.
- allsports

Sorry I forgot to answer your question or respond to your statement. Benning said flatout on TSN radio he was not offered a pick by Edmonton, they bantered some ideas around but never was a proposal put on the table...his words.

Also, Lack is very overrated as you can see by the advanced stats that are out there. He obviously wasn't viewed as a piece worth what some teams paid.

Hello Marwood,

What are your thoughts on the Eddie Lack trade?


- Nucker101

Psssst. Ask him about his thoughts on torts.

no one is flagging you....they're just pissin around.
- LeftCoaster

lol

I think, back in the day, Jason King was guaranteed 900k or $1mil and ended up getting that in the ahl.

I guess it doesn't matter much if it doesn't count against the cap.

But yeah, that is a lot, I don't mind though, insurance on the farm.
- hillbillydeluxe

Wasn't wade redden making $6.5M on the AHL?
Didn't he buy his AHL team a new bus?

I just want to get this right, so what TSN analysts say is considered flagging material then and I can't ask the question on a forum, lol?

I'm just saying, not sure if I'm going to get flagged but here we go, is that we now see all the goalies traded this offseason and its seems like Vancouver received the worst return of all the teams, that's all. I know I'm not happy, wish Benning would have waited to trade him.
- allsports

Sorry we thought you were nocups

Wasn't wade redden making $6.5M on the AHL?
Didn't he buy his AHL team a new bus?
- bloatedmosquito

I played golf with him once, first time I'd met him, about hole six he completely lets out the biggest fart ever and laughs??? WTF dude...clean it up

Sorry we thought you were nocups
- A_SteamingLombardi

Someone should start a user name and avatar that says leafswillneversee4roundsofhockeyever.

Sorry I forgot to answer your question or respond to your statement. Benning said flatout on TSN radio he was not offered a pick by Edmonton, they bantered some ideas around but never was a proposal put on the table...his words.

Also, Lack is very overrated as you can see by the advanced stats that are out there. He obviously wasn't viewed as a piece worth what some teams paid.
- LeftCoaster

Okay, so it's hard to say who to believe anymore as I've heard the guys on TSN and Sportsnet definitely say that there's lots of trades that don't get done because of one thing or another but that the GM's don't publicly say what was offerred, etc.

I know that Lack's advanced stats weren't great but Martin Jones stats were also poor and that's why I asked for the opinions of the forum. It's okay I've got the opinion it seems so we'll just see what happens with our new tandem in the new season.

Wasn't wade redden making $6.5M on the AHL?
Didn't he buy his AHL team a new bus?
- bloatedmosquito

It turns out to be cheaper to just give him some coke to take over the boarder.

Okay, so it's hard to say who to believe anymore as I've heard the guys on TSN and Sportsnet definitely say that there's lots of trades that don't get done because of one thing or another but that the GM's don't publicly say what was offerred, etc.

I know that Lack's advanced stats weren't great but Martin Jones stats were also poor and that's why I asked for the opinions of the forum. It's okay I've got the opinion it seems so we'll just see what happens with our new tandem in the new season.
- allsports

I, for one, am glad he's gone so we can develop Markstrom. Who I think has a higher upside than Lack.

- RealityChecker

Oh the humanity.

Lots of flagging going on in here.

I know some people don't like button but he said on tsn radio today that Boeser was one of the best goal scorers over the last few drafts. Absolutely loved the pick.

I, for one, am glad he's gone so we can develop Markstrom. Who I think has a higher upside than Lack.
- LeftCoaster

Time will tell but I got a feeling Markstrom is not in the canucks future either. Stop gap until better arrives.

Lots of Lacking going on in here.
- thundachunk

Fixed

I know some people don't like button but he said on tsn radio today that Boeser was one of the best goal scorers over the last few drafts. Absolutely loved the pick.
- anavar

Yep

These guys take time to develop, have to expect most need time in the AHL. This Boeser guy sounds like he just needs more development and we'll have to wait and see.

Trying to be patient, but it is not much fun.

Leaf fans are convincing themselves that Hodgson + Babcock will work.

I, for one, am glad he's gone so we can develop Markstrom. Who I think has a higher upside than Lack.
- LeftCoaster

I have a pretty high regard for Lack but even still, I can't be that upset with the deal. I think he's getting better and did admirably well in his short time here.

As a rookie, he was able to endure (while inevitably breaking down) the circus that was the Torts era and still play 20ish consecutive games down the stretch. And I will repeat, as a rookie!

This past season was his sophomore season and while his positioning certainly drew some gasps from me (especially moving side to side), I still believe in him.

But it stops there. I don't care about his twittering and tweetering. His mom is a gem but that really doesn't phase me.

The Canucks had 3 goalies and needed to get rid of one. The choice was clearly Lack. I don't think Miller could (or want to) be moved. And I agree that Markstrom has better upside.

Therefore, he was put on the block where 29 other gm's had the opportunity to acquire him.

SJ/Buf may have overpaid for their goalies but that doesn't mean that you can create a market that isn't there. Other goalies were traded before and after Lack. Lack's value on the open market is not Benning's fault. In the words of noted philosopher Todd Bertuzzi, "it is what it is."

I just want to get this right, so what TSN analysts say is considered flagging material then and I can't ask the question on a forum, lol?

I'm just saying, not sure if I'm going to get flagged but here we go, is that we now see all the goalies traded this offseason and its seems like Vancouver received the worst return of all the teams, that's all. I know I'm not happy, wish Benning would have waited to trade him.
- allsports

Flagged for questioning your flagging