They’re going up for sure, but I’d rather try to find the next Riley Nash for less than half the price instead of signing him and giving him his big pay raise.

Easier said than done of course but it’s possible and there’s no downside besides a contract spot used
- Nucker101

They will find someone. I am not worried. I still think Canucks should check Anisimov and Hossa .Three good years of a second line center and Hossa goes on LTIR

no one is suggesting that
- neem55

I'd do it...

I want to find good value players not overpay for former ones
- Nucker101

Agreed & i don’t see many UFA’s that interest me if any at all tbh

Stastny is interesting

Yakapov a UFA again
- VANTEL

Yakapov and Goldobin together on the same line? Even with Sutter between them it's still a defensive albatross

Yakapov and Goldobin together on the same line? Even with Sutter between them it's still a defensive albatross
- Max.Betts

Gagner between them. Offensive juggernaut.

Yakapov and Goldobin together on the same line? Even with Sutter between them it's still a defensive albatross
- Max.Betts

I don't want Yak . I was joking with Nucker

I don't want Yak . I was joking with Nucker
- VANTEL

Too late. It’s already in minivan’s notes

Too late. It’s already in minivan’s notes
- Nucker101

More than likely

Canucks extended offers today to Sven Jake and Stecher.

I would be surprised if they sign DP or Cassels

Too late. It’s already in minivan’s notes
- Nucker101

Canucks extended offers today to Sven Jake and Stecher.

I would be surprised if they sign DP or Cassels
- VANTEL

pouliot has lalready ben released

Stastny is interesting
- Nighthawk

Yeah, I'm sure that's what most teams are thinking. He's pretty high up there behind Tavares

http://www.hockeydb.com/i...s/pdisplay.php?pid=163077

another training camp invitee

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another training camp invitee
- VANTEL

Still think Hughes signs and doesn't go back to college?

Gagner between then. Offensive juggernaut.
- Pres.cup

I can see them all at the opposing blue line looking for a break out pass for their entire shift.

my god that would be a sh1t show

They’re going up for sure, but I’d rather try to find the next Riley Nash for less than half the price instead of signing him and giving him his big pay raise.

Easier said than done of course but it’s possible and there’s no downside besides a contract spot used
- Nucker101

We will already have a line up of rookies trying to find their way, I don’t want free agents who are trying to find their way as well. A versatile player that can move up and down the lineup and shelter the kids is exactly what this team needs, IMO. If it’s under four mil for three years with no trade protection, I’m good with it.

Once the young guys establish themselves we can start targeting value players. Hopefully better than Gillis did.

Would anyone like to take a run at Mrazek? Upgrade here I’d think.

http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=163077

another training camp invitee
- VANTEL

A Squamish boy, count all his fingers.

We will already have a line up of rookies trying to find their way, I don’t want free agents who are trying to find their way as well. A versatile player that can move up and down the lineup and shelter the kids is exactly what this team needs, IMO. If it’s under four mil for three years with no trade protection, I’m good with it.

Once the young guys establish themselves we can start targeting value players. Hopefully better than Gillis did.
- CubanBuffet

Sure, if it's a player who has a decent history of being that type of a versatile player.

Riley Nash was pretty much a journeymen/depth type of player who only played in the bottom 6 before this past season. He doesn't exactly play a gritty game either. I really don't want another Gagner type of situation where the Canucks are paying for a guy coming off of a career high in points from a better team.

Would rather spend that money with a more proven track record or just take a flier on 2-3 guys who were under-utilized on better teams than the Canucks and might thrive with a better opportunity.

- VANTEL

No way in hell any sane arbitrator gives him anything close to 3M or 4M. I like that Benning is being more of a hardass negotiator but it'll look bad if Pouliot leaves for another team after they traded a top 100 pick for him less than a year ago.

Not a good look for a team that should be adding picks.

Hughes is going to be good. Needs to hit the gym like most of these kids. He will make a impact in a couple seasons!

Toughness is getting brought up a lot.

I’d rather sign Roussel(speed) and Pateryn(actually a solid bottom pairing dman) than Reaves/Beagle but that’s just me

Pateryn can fill the exact role guys like Engelland do. Reliable bottom pairing dman, physical and will drop the gloves if needed.

Rousell is good on the forecheck(something this team sorely lacks), physical, an agitator and will drop the gloves when he feels like it lol. Younger than guys like Beagle too so giving him 3-4 years isn’t as stupid.


Plus these are the kind of guys GM’s want to add at TDL’s

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