We gave up a 1st rounder for him any less is stupid.
- thundachunk

If Van can't sign EG, I think they will trade him and he's worth at least a 2nd
- Kaynine

I could see some type of package happening involving a defenseman and Vanek to a contender, for a pick and a decent prospect. Not going to get my hopes up though, and I like hysteria when players don't get moved.

I could see some type of package happening involving a defenseman and Vanek to a contender, for a pick and a decent prospect. Not going to get my hopes up though, and I like hysteria when players don't get moved.
- Reubenkincade

It would be nice to see Edler moved to a contender for a first. One can hope

We gave up a 1st rounder for him any less is stupid.
- thundachunk

That's irrelevant. Sunk cost

That's irrelevant. Sunk cost
- CanuckDon

Media would have a picnic

Technically neither have those 3.
- Kaynine

Disagree...

Boeser yes, although he had 4 goals in his 9 games, but Virtanen played excellent the second half two years ago in the NHL and Goldobin has good numbers two years in the AHL.

All three deserve a long look imo.

Trev said Sedins were still top line yesterday and it is up the mgmt to find them better players to surround them

Meanwhile I haven't heard the GM say anything in weeks including the White
PTO or the Vanek signing which again is unusual
- VANTEL

I think what he was saying was that the Sedins are the only players that have/had top line production on the team. Meaning he doesnt see anyone currently on the roster as being top line players yet. Sedins did better against other top lines then Sven and Bo did.

Disagree...

Boeser yes, although he had 4 goals in his 9 games, but Virtanen played excellent the second half two years ago in the NHL and Goldobin has good numbers two years in the AHL.

All three deserve a long look imo.
- LeftCoaster

Do you think their careers will be harmed by playing half a season in Utica?

Disagree...

Boeser yes, although he had 4 goals in his 9 games, but Virtanen played excellent the second half two years ago in the NHL and Goldobin has good numbers two years in the AHL.

All three deserve a long look imo.
- LeftCoaster

They should all be playing but management keeps on making signings. Is our team better? I think so but I would rather see these guys get more NHL ice.

Because Dragon is a paranoid, chronic flagger.
- Marwood

And who the hell thinks "hey I'll check out that Eklund website" in 2017

And who the hell thinks "hey I'll check out that Eklund website" in 2017


- Nucker101

Because its 2017?

I think what he was saying was that the Sedins are the only players that have/had top line production on the team. Meaning he doesnt see anyone currently on the roster as being top line players yet. Sedins did better against other top lines then Sven and Bo did.
- manvanfan

If Bo is not top line skill why do we pay him top line money? Mixed messages

I think what he was saying was that the Sedins are the only players that have/had top line production on the team. Meaning he doesnt see anyone currently on the roster as being top line players yet. Sedins did better against other top lines then Sven and Bo did.
- manvanfan

If Bo is not top line skill why do we pay him top line money? Mixed messages

If Bo is not top line skill why do we pay him top line money? Mixed messages
- VANTEL

I doubt he gets top line money.

Do you think their careers will be harmed by playing half a season in Utica?
- CanuckDon

Goldobin needs to show something in the NHL this year, whether it's in 25 games or 82. 3rd year pros at his age usually show that they have what it takes to play decently in the NHL by that point, if they're legit.

I doubt he gets top line money.
- thundachunk

5.5 would be top line money here

If Bo is not top line skill why do we pay him top line money? Mixed messages
- VANTEL

I don't think he should get top line money. But good 2LC's get upwards of 6M these days.

I don't think he should get top line money. But good 2LC's get upwards of 6M these days.
- Nucker101

I suppose we pay third line Eriksson 6 mil so why not

I suppose we pay third line Eriksson 6 mil so why not
- VANTEL

5.5 would be top line money here
- VANTEL

I would say he gets less than that in a bridge deal. He still has a lot to learn. He was our leading scorer. 20 goals and 50 points is not 6 million dollar money.

I would give him 9 million over 2 years. Thats it.

Hey Whitellie have you noticed the 9/1/17 alt that only shows up to throw bombs....

Are you waiting for an explosion...?
- Nuck4U

I know Makita has stopped by to address this, but I prefer to not be called out so I will summarize things for you and whomever else is concerned about the new posters:

First: these are not alts. The two new posters have no shared posters on their IP addresses for their combined 30ish posts. Keep in mind, that while you may not like their style of posting, they are free to express themselves within the Code of Conduct. It was only a short year ago posters were claiming that the Nuck4U account was an alt, based on its early posting style.

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I hope that addresses your concerns. If you're concerned about an explosion, remember if you have a match but no fuse, it won't detonate. Try not being the fuse by engaging.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend

I would say he gets less than that in a bridge deal. He still has a lot to learn. He was our leading scorer. 20 goals and 50 points is not 6 million dollar money.

I would give him 9 million over 2 years. Thats it.
- thundachunk

Hopefully we find out tomorrow

Goldobin needs to show something in the NHL this year, whether it's in 25 games or 82. 3rd year pros at his age usually show that they have what it takes to play decently in the NHL by that point, if they're legit.
- Nucker101

Goblin will get his chance when injuries hit. He has a lot to prove

I would say he gets less than that in a bridge deal. He still has a lot to learn. He was our leading scorer. 20 goals and 50 points is not 6 million dollar money.

I would give him 9 million over 2 years. Thats it.
- thundachunk

Interesting.


What if he's willing to do a Wemnberg contract? 5M per over 6 years.

You'd rather do 4.5M for 2 years and then have to re-negotiate a long term deal again when he may want even more money?

Disagree...

Boeser yes, although he had 4 goals in his 9 games, but Virtanen played excellent the second half two years ago in the NHL and Goldobin has good numbers two years in the AHL.

All three deserve a long look imo.
- LeftCoaster

I agree BB should get a good look, he's offensive, built from the same character as Bo. JV, I agree the second half of his rookie year he showed some improvement. What happen to him last year? He is not ready. If he can go to the AHL and really learn the game as high speeds he will eventually make the team, but not this year. Goldobin, needs to play top 6, his strength is offense....but where does he fit?