i really think the guy brings a lot to the thread. You guys should feel lucky to have such a great mind posting his poetic genius here.
- DuranDuran

Thanks! I appreciate the positive feedback!

Some stuff to discuss if you want if not ignore.


Next years roster.

Goalies : I don't think it makes sense to carry Miller and Markstrom at 9.6 mil per. To me it doesn't look like they trust Markstrom yet. I would try Miller at 5 for two years but would be ok at 6 . Next year he can play with Bachman as back up and the following year Demko.

Trade Markstrom and get that contact off the cap.

Defense: Who gets moved? To me I think it should be Tanev or Gudbrandson. The very first thing I do with Guddy is say look dude you are not getting more than 4 mil ( 500 K more than the current) . We can lock you in at 4x4 mil if not you will have a new address . I think you can get a nice piece back for either him or Tanev.

Biega and Maceneny as back ups next year might be ok as a stop gap. Draft a D.

Forwards: More positive than bad up front . It has mostlt been said many many times on here so no need for a novel. I do hope the Sedins request a trade though.

Some stuff to discuss if you want if not ignore.


Next years roster.

Goalies : I don't think it makes sense to carry Miller and Markstrom at 9.6 mil per. To me it doesn't look like they trust Markstrom yet. I would try Miller at 5 for two years but would be ok at 6 . Next year he can play with Bachman as back up and the following year Demko.

Trade Markstrom and get that contact off the cap.

Defense: Who gets moved? To me I think it should be Tanev or Gudbrandson. The very first thing I do with Guddy is say look dude you are not getting more than 4 mil ( 500 K more than the current) . We can lock you in at 4x4 mil if not you will have a new address . I think you can get a nice piece back for either him or Tanev.

Biega and Maceneny as back ups net year might be ok as a stop gap. Draft a D.

Forwards: More positive than bad up front . It has mostlt been said many many times on here so no need for a novel. I do hope the Sedins request a trade though.
- VANTEL

Lots of salary for a team to absorb. TDL could be possible

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)

Some stuff to discuss if you want if not ignore.


Next years roster.

Goalies : I don't think it makes sense to carry Miller and Markstrom at 9.6 mil per. To me it doesn't look like they trust Markstrom yet. I would try Miller at 5 for two years but would be ok at 6 . Next year he can play with Bachman as back up and the following year Demko.

Trade Markstrom and get that contact off the cap.

Defense: Who gets moved? To me I think it should be Tanev or Gudbrandson. The very first thing I do with Guddy is say look dude you are not getting more than 4 mil ( 500 K more than the current) . We can lock you in at 4x4 mil if not you will have a new address . I think you can get a nice piece back for either him or Tanev.

Biega and Maceneny as back ups next year might be ok as a stop gap. Draft a D.

Forwards: More positive than bad up front . It has mostlt been said many many times on here so no need for a novel. I do hope the Sedins request a trade though.
- VANTEL

I thought I heard Benning say Markstrom will get a lot more opportunity next season, so I expect him to be the starting goaltender with perhaps a middling cheap guy to share the crease with him. But then again, Benning says a lot of poop he either doesn't mean or he changes his tune a lot.

I'd try and move Edler if I was gonna move anyone from the defence, I know the NTC makes it more difficult but not impossible.

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

The list would definitely be different now and it might be worth while to expose Marky. If traded I expect a Lack like return 3 Rd round pick.

I thought I heard Benning say Markstrom will get a lot more opportunity next season, so I expect him to be the starting goaltender with perhaps a middling cheap guy to share the crease with him. But then again, Benning says a lot of poop he either doesn't mean or he changes his tune a lot.

I'd try and move Edler if I was gonna move anyone from the defence, I know the NTC makes it more difficult but not impossible.
- LeftCoaster

To me I don't care if Edler or Tanev get moved because I don think next year will be a good year for the team. I think next year is rock bottom but I still think it will be close to this year. The following year I see upswing a bit.

The list would definitely be different now and it might be worth while to expose Marky. If traded I expect a Lack like return 3 Rd round pick.
- VANTEL

Goldy is too young to be exposed, I wonder about Boucher and Cramarrosa?

To me I don't care if Edler or Tanev get moved because I don think next year will be a good year for the team. I think next year is rock bottom but I still think it will be close to this year. The following year I see upswing a bit.
- VANTEL

Next years draft is suppose to be higerend, so I see a tank coming...much the chagrin of Donna

Goldy is too young to be exposed, I wonder about Boucher and Cramarrosa?
- LeftCoaster

That is a good question for Carol.

But to be honest if Vegas took one of those two that is a win.

Goldy is too young to be exposed, I wonder about Boucher and Cramarrosa?
- LeftCoaster

JB's going to need to be creative.

Next years draft is suppose to be higerend, so I see a tank coming...much the chagrin of Donna
- LeftCoaster

I am not sure if tank is the right word we might just not be good enough


I see how slow the twins are now I can't see them getting faster next year

I am not sure if tank is the right word we might just not be good enough


I see how slow the twins are now I can't see them getting faster next year
- VANTEL

Next year will be a glorious year with the end of the Sedin era....they've been great, the best Canuck players in our history and almost won a Cup, but it's time for change.

Some stuff to discuss if you want if not ignore.


Next years roster.

Goalies : I don't think it makes sense to carry Miller and Markstrom at 9.6 mil per. To me it doesn't look like they trust Markstrom yet. I would try Miller at 5 for two years but would be ok at 6 . Next year he can play with Bachman as back up and the following year Demko.

Trade Markstrom and get that contact off the cap.

Defense: Who gets moved? To me I think it should be Tanev or Gudbrandson. The very first thing I do with Guddy is say look dude you are not getting more than 4 mil ( 500 K more than the current) . We can lock you in at 4x4 mil if not you will have a new address . I think you can get a nice piece back for either him or Tanev.

Biega and Maceneny as back ups next year might be ok as a stop gap. Draft a D.

Forwards: More positive than bad up front . It has mostlt been said many many times on here so no need for a novel. I do hope the Sedins request a trade though.
- VANTEL

Not a Miller fan but it doesn't appear we have much of a choice. Agree Marky isn't going to be 'our guy' going forward so it's trade time for Marky. Bachman would be fine here as Miller will probably play 60 games if healthy and we really should not be contending for PO's next year.

Tanev should get moved…period. I like him but he is never going to be healthy here…why keep him if he is going to average 45-50 games per year? Tanev will get a good return now but if we wait…

I was one who really thought the Sedins retire here but after the whining from them post Hansen/Burrows trade I think they may be open to getting moved at TDL next year so we can recoup assets. Problem there is they may struggle to get to 40 points next season and that would suck…but if we have a coach here that would plant them on the third line and leave them there that wouldn't be so bad.

Gonna be interesting to be sure. Lot's of talk on Gaudette being an absolute steal…pumped about this kid.

Next year will be a glorious year with the end of the Sedin era....they've been great, the best Canuck players in our history and almost won a Cup, but it's time for change.
- LeftCoaster

I know some fans that wont

I know some fans that won't
- VANTEL

Won't what?

Not a Miller fan but it doesn't appear we have much of a choice. Agree Marky isn't going to be 'our guy' going forward so it's trade time for Marky. Bachman would be fine here as Miller will probably play 60 games if healthy and we really should not be contending for PO's next year.

Tanev should get moved…period. I like him but he is never going to be healthy here…why keep him if he is going to average 45-50 games per year? Tanev will get a good return now but if we wait…

I was one who really thought the Sedins retire here but after the whining from them post Hansen/Burrows trade I think they may be open to getting moved at TDL next year so we can recoup assets. Problem there is they may struggle to get to 40 points next season and that would suck…but if we have a coach here that would plant them on the third line and leave them there that wouldn't be so bad.

Gonna be interesting to be sure. Lot's of talk on Gaudette being an absolute steal…pumped about this kid.
- LordHumungous

Will command a premium, deal him at the draft.

Not a Miller fan but it doesn't appear we have much of a choice. Agree Marky isn't going to be 'our guy' going forward so it's trade time for Marky. Bachman would be fine here as Miller will probably play 60 games if healthy and we really should not be contending for PO's next year.

Tanev should get moved…period. I like him but he is never going to be healthy here…why keep him if he is going to average 45-50 games per year? Tanev will get a good return now but if we wait…

I was one who really thought the Sedins retire here but after the whining from them post Hansen/Burrows trade I think they may be open to getting moved at TDL next year so we can recoup assets. Problem there is they may struggle to get to 40 points next season and that would suck…but if we have a coach here that would plant them on the third line and leave them there that wouldn't be so bad.

Gonna be interesting to be sure. Lot's of talk on Gaudette being an absolute steal…pumped about this kid.
- LordHumungous

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

I am not sure if tank is the right word we might just not be good enough


I see how slow the twins are now I can't see them getting faster next year
- VANTEL

It's a complicated "transition"

Won't what?
- LeftCoaster

Find it a glorious year

Find it a glorious year
- VANTEL

Oh #tanknation

Did Nuck4U apologize to you and Lefty for his false accusations yet? I suspect he won't.
- Argue4U

No he did not. No concern for my feelings and Lefty barely posts anymore.

Some stuff to discuss if you want if not ignore.


Next years roster.

Goalies : I don't think it makes sense to carry Miller and Markstrom at 9.6 mil per. To me it doesn't look like they trust Markstrom yet. I would try Miller at 5 for two years but would be ok at 6 . Next year he can play with Bachman as back up and the following year Demko.

Trade Markstrom and get that contact off the cap.

Defense: Who gets moved? To me I think it should be Tanev or Gudbrandson. The very first thing I do with Guddy is say look dude you are not getting more than 4 mil ( 500 K more than the current) . We can lock you in at 4x4 mil if not you will have a new address . I think you can get a nice piece back for either him or Tanev.

Biega and Maceneny as back ups next year might be ok as a stop gap. Draft a D.

Forwards: More positive than bad up front . It has mostlt been said many many times on here so no need for a novel. I do hope the Sedins request a trade though.
- VANTEL

I didn't read it.

Will command a premium, deal him at the draft.
- VanHockeyGuy

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

I didn't read it.
- Marwood