We are going to lose sbisa forsure

There is no way Tampa trades Drouin AND a 1st for Tanev+Hansen.
I don't think Tanev+Hansen land you Drouin either...
- Codes1087

I was hoping taking that bad filpula (maybe do callahan since its a longer worst deal) contract off their hands would add some extra value

A trade idea that would save Spisa:

Tanev (or edler if we could somehow) + Hansen to TB for Druin, Filpula (1 more year of poopty contract), 1st (could be a decent one based on TB's play).

They get the top 4 d-man they need. Get rid of that bad filpula contract and add a good winger for playoff push.

We get a younger piece to add to the core + a pick and filpula for 1 more year. We save spisa!
- canucksfan1944

I'll just copy and paste my response to your copy and pasted proposal:

Cool idea, but Drouin and Filppula are 3rd and 4th in team scoring (and thats including Drouin missing time for injury). If they are trying to ditch contracts and bodies in preparation for the expansion draft, they could do so without hurting their chances this season

And I will add, Drouin and Filppula will both do more for their playoff push than Hansen and Tanev possibly could

I was hoping taking that bad filpula (maybe do callahan since its a longer worst deal) contract off their hands would add some extra value
- canucksfan1944

Its not like Datsyuk where the player isn't playing at all and costing a team 6+ million a year. Filpula can still play. Bad Contract for a 1st is not going to happen.

Drouin is about the only player producing points right now for Tampa (apart from Kucherov). A happy Drouin (who wants to play for TB) is one who shouldn't be moved.

I'll just copy and paste my response to your copy and pasted proposal:

Cool idea, but Drouin and Filppula are 3rd and 4th in team scoring (and thats including Drouin missing time for injury). If they are trying to ditch contracts and bodies in preparation for the expansion draft, they could do so without hurting their chances this season

And I will add, Drouin and Filppula will both do more for their playoff push than Hansen and Tanev possibly could
- WhiteLie

Exactly right. This trade would ensure Tampa doesn't make the playoffs

Ottawa may need a goalie, Andersons wife is quite sick, so maybe miller when we drop down in standings. I would take Lazar or Nick Paul back in return.
- Reubenkincade

That would be awesome. Paul is better with exempt status on Vegas draft. Lazar would mean exposing Baer/Hansen. So what's Miller's motivation to waive for them?

I'll just copy and paste my response to your copy and pasted proposal:

Cool idea, but Drouin and Filppula are 3rd and 4th in team scoring (and thats including Drouin missing time for injury). If they are trying to ditch contracts and bodies in preparation for the expansion draft, they could do so without hurting their chances this season

And I will add, Drouin and Filppula will both do more for their playoff push than Hansen and Tanev possibly could
- WhiteLie

haha I couldn't find the original blog post I did it on so re-added it since I thought that blog post got taken down. Yah maybe, was reading they need a top 4 man and want to get rid of either filpula or callahan

haha I couldn't find the original blog post I did it on so re-added it since I thought that blog post got taken down. Yah maybe, was reading they need a top 4 man and want to get rid of either filpula or callahan
- canucksfan1944

Honestly, if they really want a top 4 the only deal I could see is Brayden Point+Callahan for Tanev+Hansen and even then I think they value Point fairly high

Craigs List. Interesting from #33 - 43 there are 6 centers. Maybe JB can work some magic there.

http://www.tsn.ca/craig-s...t-despite-injury-1.646868
- VanHockeyGuy

That looks favorable to go for a swing for the fences C in 2nd round while taking BPA whatever position in 1st round.

Essentially losing Sbisa or Dorsett would be nice strictly for cap reasons. Sbisa has been playing some decent hockey lately so it would be much harder to lose him. Losing Granlund would be a loss, but I wouldn't lose any sleep over losing Gaunce.
- Codes1087

Our cap is fine.

A trade idea that would save Spisa:

Tanev (or edler if we could somehow) + Hansen to TB for Druin, Filpula (1 more year of poopty contract), 1st (could be a decent one based on TB's play).

They get the top 4 d-man they need. Get rid of that bad filpula contract and add a good winger for playoff push.

We get a younger piece to add to the core + a pick and filpula for 1 more year. We save spisa!
- canucksfan1944

I suggested a similar offer that was shot down but i do agree.
Edler preferably but not likely.

Honestly, if they really want a top 4 the only deal I could see is Brayden Point+Callahan for Tanev+Hansen and even then I think they value Point fairly high
- WhiteLie

Was just gunna post that but maybe not point and one of their other top prospects + a pick

Honestly, if they really want a top 4 the only deal I could see is Brayden Point+Callahan for Tanev+Hansen and even then I think they value Point fairly high
- WhiteLie

Honestly? Thats absurd...

Honestly, if they really want a top 4 the only deal I could see is Brayden Point+Callahan for Tanev+Hansen and even then I think they value Point fairly high
- WhiteLie

Cannucks have to measure any trade with protective status for Vegas. Adding two for one forwards means losing Baertchi or one of the forwards they traded for which is loss plus. Also, that means Sbisa gets protected making the forwards more attractive to be picked. Plus moving Tanev for so little is a waste of an asset and depth.

Essentially losing Sbisa or Dorsett would be nice strictly for cap reasons. Sbisa has been playing some decent hockey lately so it would be much harder to lose him. Losing Granlund would be a loss, but I wouldn't lose any sleep over losing Gaunce.
- Codes1087

I don't think we need to worry too much about cap unless we are hoping to dip into free-agency

Carol Schram: Luca Sbisa matures into blue-line leader on transitioning Vancouver Canucks
I talked with Luca Sbisa about how his offseason has led to a better mindset on the ice as he has transitioned into a leadership role on the Vancouver Canucks blue line.
- Carol Schram

Carol, thanks for the great read, fabulous work as usual

I was hoping taking that bad filpula (maybe do callahan since its a longer worst deal) contract off their hands would add some extra value
- canucksfan1944

Nice idea. But not practical. It makes little difference to them as they will lose a froward or goalie to Vegas and cap situation solved. Plus for playoff push they wouldn't do addition by subtraction of one of their best offensive players.

That would be awesome. Paul is better with exempt status on Vegas draft. Lazar would mean exposing Baer/Hansen. So what's Miller's motivation to waive for them?
- Nuck4U

Miller gets a playoff run. Maybe it is Markstrom if they are looking at resigning Miller? I would prefer Paul as well, we need some more size in the system.

Honestly? Thats absurd...
- Nighthawk

Feel free to ask any Tampa fan what they would trade Drouin for, it wont be Tanev+Hansen

Miller gets a playoff run. Maybe it is Markstrom if they are looking at resigning Miller? I would prefer Paul as well, we need some more size in the system.
- Reubenkincade

http://www.rosterresource...om/nhl-vancouver-canucks/

Size looks ok atm

I don't think we need to worry too much about cap unless we are hoping to dip into free-agency
- Reubenkincade

There might be a riot if we do Plus who could they overpay that would want to come here

Cannucks have to measure any trade with protective status for Vegas. Adding two for one forwards means losing Baertchi or one of the forwards they traded for which is loss plus. Also, that means Sbisa gets protected making the forwards more attractive to be picked. Plus moving Tanev for so little is a waste of an asset and depth.
- Nuck4U

That deal has an exempt forward in it, and you trade one protected for another, so the Vegas side would be fine as you could then protect Sbisa. But you are right, I dont think the haul is worth Tanev given the contract coming back. I just dont see Tampa giving up a whole lot to acquire him either

Feel free to ask any Tampa fan what they would trade Drouin for, it wont be Tanev+Hansen
- WhiteLie

Nor Point/Callahan either on our end.
That gets JB et al the pink slip 😂😂

Nor Point/Callahan either on our end.
That gets JB et al the pink slip 😂😂
- Nighthawk

Point is no slouch of a prospect, a dynamic foward despite his size. Callahan is the contract they want to ditch, he is bottom 6 with a high cap hit and longer term. Filppula still has some game left and is less injury prone.

That all being said, I agree it shouldnt be the deal but it all depends on how they value their own. I think they are very high on Point and his ELC and would be reluctant to give him up. Previous reports also had Tampa asking Drouin for Horvat+ last season, so we know that we will not be acquiring him...

Point is no slouch of a prospect, a dynamic foward despite his size. Callahan is the contract they want to ditch, he is bottom 6 with a high cap hit and longer term. Filppula still has some game left and is less injury prone.

That all being said, I agree it shouldnt be the deal but it all depends on how they value their own. I think they are very high on Point and his ELC and would be reluctant to give him up. Previous reports also had Tampa asking Drouin for Horvat+ last season, so we know that we will not be acquiring him...
- WhiteLie

Horvat+ is a pipe dream for TBL.
Idc what the askng price was only what happens does.