I've compared Gudbranson to Radko Gudas before, with a little less douchiness. Personally I'd rather trade him for a second and third round pick and be done with him, I always hated that trade....always!

I'd like them to trade Sutter and open up that third line center spot for Gaudette, sign a free agent center for the second line and continue developing the kids.
- LeftCoaster

Not going to happen

Not going to happen
- VANTEL

A guy can dream

Baertschi Horvat Boeser
Grabner Gaudette Pettersson
Grandlund Sutter Virtanen
- LeftCoaster

That is a lot of goal scorer's and zero playmakers on that 3rd line.

This team probably needs another playmaker. Joe Veleno with another mid 1st round pick?

I still like Sutter as the "4th" line shutdown center. He just needs some proper more experienced line mates. That can produce some offence, so not Gaunce.
Scottie Upshall has 15 points. Scott Hartnell has 11 points!!!

A guy can dream
- LeftCoaster

As much as people hate them Canucks are better with Sutter and Gudbrandson. EG is not worth the money and you can get that type of play from a guy much cheaper.

Baertschi Horvat Boeser
Grabner Gaudette Pettersson
Grandlund Sutter Virtanen
- LeftCoaster

This isn't bad .The only one I don't think belongs is Granlund . He has has a step back year

As much as people hate them Canucks are better with Sutter and Gudbrandson. EG is not worth the money and you can get that type of play from a guy much cheaper.
- VANTEL

Role players on a more established team. I say EG signs at a reasonable rate. Let them grow with the younger players while the team finishes at the bottom.

The hindsight club could kick our ass.
- VANTEL

A feisty bunch with no quit, I agree.

Role players on a more established team. I say EG signs at a reasonable rate. Let them grow with the younger players while the team finishes at the bottom.
- manvanfan

The thing about EG as Dave Tomlinson pointed out has played less than half of the games of his schedule since he has been here. Also I can only recall 2 or 3 fights. I believe there are better options

I think Ben Hutton has had as many fights in the last two years

Scotties Tournament of Hearts on here, what a sh1t show

That is a lot of goal scorer's and zero playmakers on that 3rd line.

This team probably needs another playmaker. Joe Veleno with another mid 1st round pick?

I still like Sutter as the "4th" line shutdown center. He just needs some proper more experienced line mates. That can produce some offence, so not Gaunce.
Scottie Upshall has 15 points. Scott Hartnell has 11 points!!!
- manvanfan

I was just having some fun but it really depends on what you want out of your third line. Most teams just want a third line that's defensively responsible and chips in occasionally with some offense.

Personally I don't mind Sutter in that role but he's so soft, need a couple bangers who can wear the other team down, score on occasion and skate. Can be PK guys too.

As much as people hate them Canucks are better with Sutter and Gudbrandson. EG is not worth the money and you can get that type of play from a guy much cheaper.
- VANTEL

Canucks would be fine finishing near the bottom without either of them. I'd rather Henrik as a third line center than Sutter, at least he can score PP points.

I was just having some fun but it really depends on what you want out of your third line. Most teams just want a third line that's defensively responsible and chips in occasionally with some offense.

Personally I don't mind Sutter in that role but he's so soft, need a couple bangers who can wear the other team down, score on occasion and skate. Can be PK guys too.
- LeftCoaster

I agree Sutter Archibald and Jake and turn them into a banging attack line . Keep the puck in the other end line

Canucks would be fine finishing near the bottom without either of them. I'd rather Henrik as a third line center than Sutter, at least he can score PP points.
- LeftCoaster

5M+ is probably what he'll get, for a 3rd liner? X3 with NTC

Canucks would be fine finishing near the bottom without either of them. I'd rather Henrik as a third line center than Sutter, at least he can score PP points.
- LeftCoaster

We have been finishing near the bottom with Hank too

We have been finishing near the bottom with Hank too
- VANTEL

They want to break Shane Doans record.

Canucks would be fine finishing near the bottom without either of them. I'd rather Henrik as a third line center than Sutter, at least he can score PP points.
- LeftCoaster

So could Pettersson and Gaudette.

I agree Sutter Archibald and Jake and turn them into a banging attack line . Keep the puck in the other end line
- VANTEL

JV can't even get the puck into the other teams end. Gets to the blue line and makes back or lateral passes to the other team.

They want to break Shane Doans record.
- VanHockeyGuy

I think it is important to shelter our young players to finish bottom 5 . Very important indeed

JV can't even get the puck into the other teams end. Gets to the blue line and makes back or lateral passes to the other team.
- manvanfan

Jake is approaching a make or break year.

Francis reports that Backlund is seeking a deal between $5MM and $6MM per year on a five or six-year contract, money that would come close to the pact that Kyle Turris signed upon being traded to Nashville (six years, $36MM).

So could Pettersson and Gaudette.
- manvanfan

I'd love to see them sign Gaudette and him have as much instant success as Boeser! Pettersson on his wing might be a great second line?

Jake is approaching a make or break year.
- VANTEL

He probably should be in Utica playing regularly and learning to be more consistent. Van's season is done. Why try and ruin him even more.

So could Pettersson and Gaudette.
- manvanfan

We don't know who else can get them some points on PP, because it is always Sedin Sedin Edler out on the ice for at least 3/4 of the time and that trend will continue while they are here.
The great Buffalo Sabres really exposed our slow older players last game.
Can we just move to the 2019 -2020 season, another painful year will be avoided.😀

5M+ is probably what he'll get, for a 3rd liner? X3 with NTC
- VanHockeyGuy

(frank) him then

I'd love to see them sign Gaudette and him have as much instant success as Boeser! Pettersson on his wing might be a great second line?
- LeftCoaster