That is why I say trade him for a top 6 forward and draft Foote his replacement that should be ready very quickly maybe two years max?
- VANTEL

Watched him play at some Rockets games, looks good. But then what do I know....Jost, PLD

Watched him play at some Rockets games, looks good. But then what do I know....Jost, PLD
- VanHockeyGuy

It's a crap shoot.


Frome when I seen him play he has more offense than Tanev , Decent size and good bloodlines . Like the Tkachuks

Watched him play at some Rockets games, looks good. But then what do I know....Jost, PLD
- VanHockeyGuy

Not too familiar with the kid. His dad was rock solid and fun to watch. Is he more of an offensive D or does he play similar to his dad?

Some very good points LH

I just don't like looking at them play anymore. Vancity was at the game against the Isles and said he could see their disinterest while he was there. I seen it too and I was watching it on tv.

I don't like watching them play but it our gold ticket to a high draft pick
- VANTEL

I missed the Isles game but read about their performance on here…doesn't sound promising for the rest of the season but oh well.

It's a crap shoot.


Frome when I seen him play he has more offense than Tanev , Decent size and good bloodlines . Like the Tkachuks
- VANTEL

Good size for sure. Hearing we probably will get the 2nd from Columbus this year, so there's another trade chip JB could use to get into the top 5 of the draft if he had his eye on someone. Or take a first and ? in next years draft. I do think he will be active at the draft though.

Not too familiar with the kid. His dad was rock solid and fun to watch. Is he more of an offensive D or does he play similar to his dad?
- Bakwas

Big boy, he stands out on the ice, goes to the offensive zone once in awhile. Young D man, too early to tell. Interesting prospect though.

We need to draft a center. I would rather make due with what we have and wait another year for someone who might be a real difference maker.

We need to draft a center. I would rather make due with what we have and wait another year for someone who might be a real difference maker.
- VanHockeyGuy

I don't get what you mean here? You don't want to draft anyone?

From an article last December, wonder if this list is still valid?

Protect

Henrik Sedin (F)
Daniel Sedin (F)
Bo Horvat (F)
Loui Eriksson (F)
Brandon Sutter (F)
Sven Baertschi (F)
Chris Tanev (D)
Alex Edler (D)
Erik Gudbranson (D)
Jacob Markstrom (G)

Expose

Markus Granlund (F)
Anton Rodin (F)
Brendan Gaunce (F)
Derek Dorsett (F)
Luca Sbisa (D)
Philip Larsen (D)
Alex Biega (D)
Andrey Pedan (D)
Richard Bachman (G)

Exempt

Jake Virtanen (F)
Brock Boeser (F)
Ben Hutton (D)
Troy Stecher (D)
Nikita Tryamkin (D)
Olli Juolevi (D)
Thatcher Demko (G)
- LeftCoaster

Granlund is protected now. Youre short a forward. That was whole. Point of moving Hansen

We need to draft a center. I would rather make due with what we have and wait another year for someone who might be a real difference maker.
- VanHockeyGuy

Isn't Dahlen center?

Isn't Dahlen center?
- VANTEL

LW but can play center I've read....predominantly a LW'er though. Which is a huge need for the organization.

I don't get what you mean here? You don't want to draft anyone?
- LeftCoaster

I would rather not take one out of need this year unless JB is totally sold on him.

I would rather not take one out of need this year unless JB is totally sold on him.
- VanHockeyGuy

Oh I see....so BPA then.

Oh I see....so BPA then.
- LeftCoaster

Are there high end centers there next year? I don't think we will be that great next season, so hold off. Yes BPA.

Hopefully JB continues his trend of good trades into the off season. No UFA's for (frank)s sake.

Hopefully JB continues his trend of good trades into the off season. No UFA's for (frank)s sake.
- VanHockeyGuy

Maybe a 3rd or 4th line guy that can punish people & pop the odd goal.

Are there high end centers there next year? I don't think we will be that great next season, so hold off. Yes BPA.
- VanHockeyGuy

Great kids in every draft but next season if chalked full of highend defencemen at the top from what I've read. That Swedish kid (Dahlen) is

Are there high end centers there next year? I don't think we will be that great next season, so hold off. Yes BPA.
- VanHockeyGuy

Tkachuk Booner pointed that out

Maybe a 3rd or 4th line guy that can punish people & pop the odd goal.
- Marwood

Hopefully we can hang onto Cramarossa

Tkachuk Booner pointed that out
- VANTEL

Yep, like that. We've waited this long, get the right one!

Hopefully JB continues his trend of good trades into the off season. No UFA's for (frank)s sake.
- VanHockeyGuy

Why not? Are you sure we don't need another 11 goal 24 point 3rd liner for for 6 million per? I think we could find one.

Why not? Are you sure we don't need another 11 goal 24 point 3rd liner for for 6 million per? I think we could find one.
- thundachunk

He looks creepy. What was Benning thinking

Hopefully we can hang onto Cramarossa
- VanHockeyGuy

Isn't he a 2nd liner?

Why not? Are you sure we don't need another 11 goal 24 point 3rd liner for for 6 million per? I think we could find one.
- thundachunk

They should make Loui's life so miserable he begs JB for a trade.

Great kids in every draft but next season if chalked full of highend defencemen at the top from what I've read. That Swedish kid (Dahlen) is
- LeftCoaster

No more Swedes