The last I heard is that his VISA issued was resolved, he signed his contract after his agreement with the KHL was terminated, and his translator was on route to VAN.
- Codes1087

NAIS! I heard the contract was around 950k AAV for 2 years(so you have to think JB thinks he has a decent shot of playing on this team) With an out back to the KHL. Sounds like he'll give NHL a shot, then go back to the KHL if it doesnt work out...doesnt seem like he has an interest in Utica.
Varying reports on his size too, canucks describe him as 6'8" some are 6'7" and I've seen 6'6" has he just been growing the last couple years? A good sign that he can skate

NAIS! I heard the contract was around 950k AAV for 2 years(so you have to think JB thinks he has a decent shot of playing on this team) With an out back to the KHL. Sounds like he'll give NHL a shot, then go back to the KHL if it doesnt work out...doesnt seem like he has an interest in Utica.
Varying reports on his size too, canucks describe him as 6'8" some are 6'7" and I've seen 6'6" has he just been growing the last couple years? A good sign that he can skate
- Crazybagoham

NEWS 1130 Sports ‏@NEWS1130Sports · 16h16 hours ago
Have learned the #Canucks have signed defenseman Nikita Tryamkin to a 2 year entry level cap deal.

NEWS 1130 Sports ‏@NEWS1130Sports · 16h16 hours ago
Tryamkin gets 832,500 dollars NHL base, 70,000 AHL salary. #Canucks

NEWS 1130 Sports ‏@NEWS1130Sports · 16h16 hours ago
Tryamkin has option of going back to Russia and not the AHL if he doesn't make the #Canucks next year.

NEWS 1130 Sports ‏@NEWS1130Sports · 16h16 hours ago
There is a Russian translator on his way to Vancouver to help Tryamkin out with interviews. #Canucks

but take it with a grain of salt... don't trust the interwebs.

WTF??
After they said Markstrom was going to get most of the starts done the stretch. Mixed messages.
- Marwood

I think they are at the stage where they don't want a goalie stealing us points.

If Oilers win lottery again and we get 6th... Do we trade our first and Demko for first overall?

I think they are at the stage where they don't want a goalie stealing us points.
- CubanBuffet

Miller was f*cking brutal the other night.

If Oilers win lottery again and we get 6th... Do we trade our first and Demko for first overall?
- Scooby_Doo

sure, but include Sbisa in the deal too please.

Miller was f*cking brutal the other night.
- Marwood

Miller sucks. Can't wait until he's off this team.

If Oilers win lottery again and we get 6th... Do we trade our first and Demko for first overall?
- Scooby_Doo

There's a lottery for the top three spots. Nucks could win the second or third spot.

Miller sucks. Can't wait until he's off this team.
- bloatedmosquito

He had his day, he is still a quality goalie but he is nowhere near what he was 5 to 10 years ago. Too bad I liked his style on the ice, off the ice...not so much.

If Oilers win lottery again and we get 6th... Do we trade our first and Demko for first overall?
- Scooby_Doo

No.

I ran the lotto simulator ten times.

Flames - 3 firsts
Canadiens - 2 firsts
Blue Jackets - 2 firsts
Jets - 1 first
Coyotes - 1 first
Flyers - 1 first




Canucks won 2nd overall pick once.

Miller was f*cking brutal the other night.
- Marwood

Yup.

There's a lottery for the top three spots. Nucks could win the second or third spot.
- LeftCoaster

Yes I know. Just wondering at what point do we trade down, and who would we give up to get Matthews or Laine.

We could also fall to 8th.

If we don't win a top 3 pick IMO options should be explored to trade down or a package for another 1st or high 2nd.
We could drop as many as 3 spots if very unlucky in the lottery eg 7th down to 10th.
If that were to happen a good D pick prolly is stil there for us.
As for a BPA what do we want or who most if not a D?

If we don't win a top 3 pick IMO options should be explored to trade down or a package for another 1st or high 2nd.
We could drop as many as 3 spots if very unlucky in the lottery eg 7th down to 10th.
If that were to happen a good D pick prolly is stil there for us.
As for a BPA what do we want or who most if not a D?
- Nighthawk

Chychrun or Sergachev if we fall outside top 5.

After the top 3 picks i'm open to moves if it makes sense.

Chychrun or Sergachev if we fall outside top 5.
- Codes1087

Works for me. 1 question i have is do we pass on Tkachuk if there n why?

Dubois really sticks out to me. I'm wanting to see some moves from JB to get him maybe n a D after if he can swing a trade to get maybe a good D also. Later on Fabbro or Bean or Puolevi if still there would be awesome.
Say a package of some kind of Hansen Tanev or even JM.
Along those lines but keeping JM is preferable.

He had his day, he is still a quality goalie but he is nowhere near what he was 5 to 10 years ago. Too bad I liked his style on the ice, off the ice...not so much.
- thundachunk

I think it was a dumb signing by a rookie GM. Didn't make sense from the get-go. Still doesn't make sense now.

Serious question. How is it that all these players say the same thing when they get caught for performance enhancing drugs? "I didn't knowingly take a banned substance." Derp. I get Sharapova's deal. I really don't get how a heart medication is a performance enhancer. wtf

I think it was a dumb signing by a rookie GM. Didn't make sense from the get-go. Still doesn't make sense now.
- bloatedmosquito

I liked the signing I didn't like the cap hit.

I think it was a dumb signing by a rookie GM. Didn't make sense from the get-go. Still doesn't make sense now.
- bloatedmosquito

Easy to say but what were the options u woulda chosen?
Anyone can nit pick without a solution.

Serious question. How is it that all these players say the same thing when they get caught for performance enhancing drugs? "I didn't knowingly take a banned substance." Derp. I get Sharapova's deal. I really don't get how a heart medication is a performance enhancer. wtf
- thundachunk

The medication used by Sharapova was used by Russian troops in the Afghan war as a stimulant. She was knowingly doping.

Serious question. How is it that all these players say the same thing when they get caught for performance enhancing drugs? "I didn't knowingly take a banned substance." Derp. I get Sharapova's deal. I really don't get how a heart medication is a performance enhancer. wtf
- thundachunk

I don't know what to say? I'll google it.

(and when you do google it, it is all Arnold, bodybuilders and A-rod, other ball players...)

I think it was a dumb signing by a rookie GM. Didn't make sense from the get-go. Still doesn't make sense now.
- bloatedmosquito

I guess u r saying a 101 point season n make the playoffs n bump the Kings was a lousy result. U wanted to see a season like this 1 a year sooner or u simply flip flop as it suits you. Anyone can pick a part the past when its suits them in the present. Get real.

Fickle much?