I don't know if CBJ would be as interested in JM
- VANTEL

I don't see why not, they've got defensive centers already. Plus were sending Tanev and a pick.

It all sounds like excuses to me, the team regardless of the mgmt has not been able to turn quality players in their prime into long term quality assets.

I don't see how a young elite starter is worth a lottery ticket and I would be saying the same if Horvat was on pace for 50 points.
- belcherbd

When you are a losing team , excuses are your best friend

I don't see why not, they've got defensive centers already. Plus were sending Tanev and a pick.
- neem55

Problem is CB is stacked in the middle

It all sounds like excuses to me, the team regardless of the mgmt has not been able to turn quality players in their prime into long term quality assets.

I don't see how a young elite starter is worth a lottery ticket and I would be saying the same if Horvat was on pace for 50 points.
- belcherbd

I agree, we got fleeced. Schnieder is top-5 goalie.

I'd rather trade Tanev and Horvat for him than give up three picks, besides, he's not an RFA for another year and a half, if you're going to make a deal for him it has to be now when they possibly have him available.
- LeftCoaster

I would rather keep both. Trading Tanev would decimate an already thin defence. For as much as Bo has struggled this year I think once it is all said and done he is going to be a very good #2 Center that can be put in any situation.

We can package McCann for a stud D man after we draft Matthews.

I'll agree that when he is gone they will be moving on with remaking the roster. I haven't seen anything yet to suggest it will be positive.

I'm not surprised Burrows said what he did to O'Sullivan and yes it was mean. I hope Patrick all the best and can't imagine how difficult his childhood and life has been.

I wouldn't be surprised if Benning tries to replace Burrows with Lucic and I don't think that will increase the team's morality.
- belcherbd

Problem is CB is stacked in the middle
- VANTEL

Hmm so maybe it becomes Virt? I really don't want to lose Virt though. I don't know if it was our 2017 1st round I'd be ok with it as long as we sign/draft D this summer. RyJo would be a stud to have for the next 10 years IMO. But I would want Bo and Sutter backing up his lack of d.

edit: also we are talking about hem trading away a center, makes sense they would want one back.

Burrows is a POS , he is one of the best agitators. I like guys like Marchand , burrows when he was that guy , Clutterbuchk , LUcic. I think teams need agitators.

Did Burrows go to far? That's not for me to decide. I think Sullivan should have kicked the living crap out of Burrows and it would probably be over.

I think once a player opens up his personal life while still active is open to ridicule, hate , and a whole lot more.

If a player admits he is gay , he is going to be called fag. I don't get the difference between , your sister gives good head and Burrows comments. IMO Sullivan should have skated over and kick the crap out of him.

Like I said , Burrows is a piece of crap but I can't cheer for him scoring the OT goal against Chicago and then say I want you off my team because you verbally abused a player. I want burrows gone now because he is old and slow , not because he said something over the line of good sportsmanship.
- VANTEL

I agree completely. I can't say I like what he has said in this instance about O'Sullivan but I have no problem about him mocking Richards, Backes, etc.

What is fair ?

To be fair I can't stand Lucic because what he does, I feel is over the line so clearly it's objective.

I went out yesterday and bought my first Nuck jersey ever for the wife. I know most of you here won't believe it but yes it was a Daniel Sedin jersey

I went out yesterday and bought my first Nuck jersey ever for the wife. I know most of you here won't believe it but yes it was a Daniel Sedin jersey
- VANTEL

Awww.... must have been quite the sale

Hmm so maybe it becomes Virt? I really don't want to lose Virt though. I don't know if it was our 2017 1st round I'd be ok with it as long as we sign/draft D this summer. RyJo would be a stud to have for the next 10 years IMO. But I would want Bo and Sutter backing up his lack of d.

edit: also we are talking about hem trading away a center, makes sense they would want one back.
- neem55

I would rather give up this year's pick. I know most will think I am crazy but if you don't win the Mathews sweep then it gets very thin very fast

Awww.... must have been quite the sale
- neem55

Nope . Women's 170 with tax

Nope . Women's 170 with tax
- VANTEL

jeebus, she must do something right

I agree completely. I can't say I like what he has said in this instance about O'Sullivan but I have no problem about him mocking Richards, Backes, etc.

What is fair ?

To be fair I can't stand Lucic because what he does, I feel is over the line so clearly it's objective.
- belcherbd

You stated it very well in your earlier post. That is what I was trying to say also

I went out yesterday and bought my first Nuck jersey ever for the wife. I know most of you here won't believe it but yes it was a Daniel Sedin jersey
- VANTEL

one of the best ever to lace em up for the Canucks…good choice!! How many goals does he have this year already?

sorry but I think it was you who said he'd never score 20 in this league again?

jeebus, she must do something right
- neem55

She should enjoy it while she can , next year movie passes again

I went out yesterday and bought my first Nuck jersey ever for the wife. I know most of you here won't believe it but yes it was a Daniel Sedin jersey
- VANTEL

I kind of expected it, in fact I would have thought he'd throw one in when you bought the house.

one of the best ever to lace em up for the Canucks…good choice!! How many goals does he have this year already?

sorry but I think it was you who said he'd never score 20 in this league again?
- LeftCoaster

I said he would score 17 last year. I know I have said he would never score 30 again.

I would rather give up this year's pick. I know most will think I am crazy but if you don't win the Mathews sweep then it gets very thin very fast
- VANTEL

I would make the pick top 5 protected. I think 3 dmen in the draft could be top 2 dmen

I kind of expected it, in fact I would have thought he'd throw one in when you bought the house.
- Makita

Cheap bastard gave me coupons for IKEA .99 cent hot dogs only

I would make the pick top 5 protected. I think 3 dmen in the draft could be top 2 dmen
- Retinalz

They are not that good . Wait and see. Chychrun is dropping every week

I would rather keep both. Trading Tanev would decimate an already thin defence. For as much as Bo has struggled this year I think once it is all said and done he is going to be a very good #2 Center that can be put in any situation.

We can package McCann for a stud D man after we draft Matthews.
- fiveandagame

It's just that is SOOOOO difficult for teams to hit on drafting a big skilled #1 center, and there he is right there in front of us in the form of Ryan Johansen. He may not be a #1 right now but his ceiling is really high.

He's 23 years old, it's just that they don't come around very often. Because he's so young you can still build towards the future and have him as a part of it.

With RJ and McCann you'd be set down the middle for years, this would allow Benning to concentrate on the defence and wings going forward.

Hoping the Canucks can channel the spirit of Rocky while they're in Philly tonight:

Carol
Rocky is 5'8" so they better channel a bigger version of him.

I said he would score 17 last year. I know I have said he would never score 30 again.
- VANTEL

Just messing with ya, he's seemingly found his groove again!

They are not that good . Wait and see. Chychrun is dropping every week
- VANTEL

he only dropped because he didn't make team Canada, all the guys on the roster are a year older... probably should have made it. Maybe I've just got rosey tints, but I'm banking on him or Fabbro