Thomas Drance is sure becoming a whiney B1tch. Never has anything good to say
- VANTEL

When did he?

Did anyone find out why Linden held his press meeting in the hallway and didn't join Benning and Dejardins at the table?
- VANTEL

He's a better liar standing up.

Well then, if we don't draft him, que sera, sera.
- we_are_all_canucks

Thomas Drance is sure becoming a whiney B1tch. Never has anything good to say
- VANTEL

yup.

Saying people on these threads need to talk is trolling..? If they didn't this site wouldn't exist what are you talking about
- Bigalow

I have a question for you, why is Flames Management utterly inept at judging goalie talent, they couldn't find a goalie in a room full of goalies. 260 goals against is really sad. I'd post this in the flames thread but I doubt you're ever there.

I have a question for you, why is Flames Management utterly inept at judging goalie talent, they couldn't find a goalie in a room full of goalies. 260 goals against is really sad. I'd post this in the flames thread but I doubt you're ever there.
- A_SteamingLombardi

I refuse to engage in conversation with the troll.
But my answer would be Burkie.
Seems he has a knack for it.

I have a question for you, why is Flames Management utterly inept at judging goalie talent, they couldn't find a goalie in a room full of goalies. 260 goals against is really sad. I'd post this in the flames thread but I doubt you're ever there.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Since Kipper retired their goaltending has been horrid. Perhaps it's Burkie.

Since Kipper retired their goaltending has been horrid. Perhaps it's Burkie.
- vancity787

^^^^
ding ding ding

I refuse to engage in conversation with the troll.
But my answer would be Burkie.
Seems he has a knack for it.
- dbot

We'll see if he answers it without some attack on Canuck mgmt.

I have a question for you, why is Flames Management utterly inept at judging goalie talent, they couldn't find a goalie in a room full of goalies. 260 goals against is really sad. I'd post this in the flames thread but I doubt you're ever there.
- A_SteamingLombardi

I'd say because they had decent goaltending last year and once the horrible goaltending started this year they were just waiting on one of the 3 to settle in and take the number one roll. But throughout the year it just never happened.

I'm sure they could have gotten a true number one in January-February but I have a theory they wanted to just toss this season away and tank and take care of it in the offseason.

So, looks like some of the top D prospects (including Sergachev and Bean) may end up being available in the 15 - 30 draft spots. Given how much the Canucks need to upgrade depth in this area they should probably take a run at some of the surplus first round picks floating around out there.

Boston holds San Jose's pick.
Carolina holds LA's pick.
Arizona holds NYR's pick.

What assets in addition to the Canucks' 2nd rounder would Benning likely have to part with to get another first rounder in that bottom half?

Granlund? Biega? Zalewski? Cassels? Subban? Columbus' 2nd from the Torts signing?

So, looks like some of the top D prospects (including Sergachev and Bean) may end up being available in the 15 - 30 draft spots. Given how much the Canucks need to upgrade depth in this area they should probably take a run at some of the surplus first round picks floating around out there.

Boston holds San Jose's pick.
Carolina holds LA's pick.
Arizona holds NYR's pick.

What assets in addition to the Canucks' 2nd rounder would Benning likely have to part with to get another first rounder in that bottom half?

Granlund? Biega? Zalewski? Cassels? Subban? Columbus' 2nd from the Torts signing?
- YeOldTimer

I think they have until 2017/2018 to give us a second round pick.

I think they have until 2017/2018 to give us a second round pick.
- Codes1087

Yep. Apparently they have until June 1st to decide which of the next 3 years it will be. Once they do I presume it's an asset the Canucks can trade.

So, looks like some of the top D prospects (including Sergachev and Bean) may end up being available in the 15 - 30 draft spots. Given how much the Canucks need to upgrade depth in this area they should probably take a run at some of the surplus first round picks floating around out there.

Boston holds San Jose's pick.
Carolina holds LA's pick.
Arizona holds NYR's pick.

What assets in addition to the Canucks' 2nd rounder would Benning likely have to part with to get another first rounder in that bottom half?

Granlund? Biega? Zalewski? Cassels? Subban? Columbus' 2nd from the Torts signing?
- YeOldTimer

Sadly I dont think any of those players you mention in combination with a 2nd rounder would get a mid-first. Maybe the second and Torts second would but a team would have to not care when they get that extra second, which is unlikely as a mid-range team. I would like to see JB try, but I think it would be a tough sell with the assets they have

did anyone post or anyone have a link for the TL hallway news conference?

Not sure if this has been discussed on these boards yet. But signing Demko doesnt sound like its going to happen.

Atleast that's the feeling I get from Sports radio and reading stuff online.

Not sure if this has been discussed on these boards yet. But signing Demko doesnt sound like its going to happen.

Atleast that's the feeling I get from Sports radio and reading stuff online.
- vancity787

Ignore team 1040.

Freidmans 30 on 30 had some interesting Canuck stuff

Ignore team 1040.
- thundachunk

Two things Vancouver has to be leery of are travel and taxes. Benning is not going to wait until year four like other GMs . I think if Demko hasn't signed by draft then Canucks may look at options. They are offering him a professional contract for next year, if he refuses then all bets are off.

Not 1040 info, and not panicking, just smart buisiness.

Two things Vancouver has to be leery of are travel and taxes. Benning is not going to wait until year four like other GMs . I think if Demko hasn't signed by draft then Canucks may look at options. They are offering him a professional contract for next year, if he refuses then all bets are off.

Not 1040 info, and not panicking, just smart buisiness.
- VANTEL

Exactly trade his rights and don't let the door hit you on the ass on the way out.

Exactly trade his rights and don't let the door hit you on the ass on the way out.
- thundachunk

Exactly. I feel really good about next year and the teams future. I'll be damned if I will let a college 2 nd round prospect ruin things for me

Exactly. I feel really good about next year and the teams future. I'll be damned if I will let a college 2 nd round prospect ruin things for me
- VANTEL

I'm guessing if he is traded Van doesn't get a compensatory pick for him....?

Benning may be thinking that Boeser's value has peaked and is probably checking out Calgary's 4th liners to see who he can get for him.
- YeOldTimer

I use to enjoy your posts. Too bad you've become one of these people^^^^

If Emerson Etem wants to make this team next season, should switch him to LW. He's a Left shot anyways.

I use to enjoy your posts. Too bad you've become one of these people^^^^

- boonerbuck

Believe it or not. We all become "That guy" from time to time.

I dont like being that guy, but I do allow him possess me from time to time.