Thanks Carol

I got the feeling you were hinting at some type of Zaitsev Nylander package. Interesting.

I don't mind Zaitsev and would be open to looking at some sort of deal if it led to our advantage.

Interesting words on SN650 this morning . They think Canucks/Edler are far apart and a chance he may land in Tampa.

That would make the Eriksson rumors to Vancouver a little more real.

They also said Bnning has been very busy with the other GMs and expect something to happen in the next three weeks.
- VANTEL

Not again!

Thanks Carol

I got the feeling you were hinting at some type of Zaitsev Nylander package. Interesting.

I don't mind Zaitsev and would be open to looking at some sort of deal if it led to our advantage.

Interesting words on SN650 this morning . They think Canucks/Edler are far apart and a chance he may land in Tampa.

That would make the Eriksson rumors to Vancouver a little more real.

They also said Bnning has been very busy with the other GMs and expect something to happen in the next three weeks.
- VANTEL

If Edler signed in TB & wouldn’t waive here he’s contradicting himself. So not happening unless JB is playing hard ball & forces a deal on him.

Not again!
- NorthNuck

Karlsson


My bad

If Edler signed in TB & wouldn’t waive here he’s contradicting himself. So not happening unless JB is playing hard ball & forces a deal on him.
- Nighthawk

You couldn't be more wrong.

It is a lot easier to pack up your family in summer and move all together at once instead of being separated for 4 months.


TB have been interested in him for years .

If I am him and the TB are offering me 5 years 30 mil or Canucks are offereing two years 12 mil , guess which one I am taking?

As Vancouver is the goalie graveyard, Toronto is the Dman's graveyard. Zaitsev could be a good fit in Van. The way salaries are skyrocketing his contract can be VERY attractive long term. He doesn't have to worry about haters in Van as their fans are so A.D.D. they NEVER noticed the Dmen and made Luongo their whipping boy. RD Pesche in Carolina would be a solid addition in Van. Good cap hit too.

Karlsson


My bad
- VANTEL

I wonder whether a Karlsson signing or an Eriksson extension would cause more hysteria

I wonder whether a Karlsson signing or an Eriksson extension would cause more hysteria
- NorthNuck

If I had to chose the next five years of Karlsson at 9.5 per or Edler and Tanev at 10.5 for the next five years I might be tempted.

Hard decision.

If I had to chose the next five years of Karlsson at 9.5 per or Edler and Tanev at 10.5 for the next five years I might be tempted.

Hard decision.
- VANTEL

Try projecting our D with the prospects we have to see how it would look.

With Tanev in his final year something could give. To bad he cannot stay healthy. If he could for at least 3 months it would help us.

You couldn't be more wrong.

It is a lot easier to pack up your family in summer and move all together at once instead of being separated for 4 months.


TB have been interested in him for years .

If I am him and the TB are offering me 5 years 30 mil or Canucks are offereing two years 12 mil , guess which one I am taking?
- VANTEL

All true except 2 things...

I don’t think money is an issue & he has said it many times he loves it here & why he won’t waive. He’s been in BC at Kelowna & here 1/2 his life & is well rooted living in Kitsilano. He’s a big family man & not a cup chaser.

Thanks Carol

I got the feeling you were hinting at some type of Zaitsev Nylander package. Interesting.

I don't mind Zaitsev and would be open to looking at some sort of deal if it led to our advantage.

Interesting words on SN650 this morning . They think Canucks/Edler are far apart and a chance he may land in Tampa.

That would make the Karlsson rumors to Vancouver a little more real.

They also said Benning has been very busy with the other GMs and expect something to happen in the next three weeks.
- VANTEL

Aren't old, Canucks UFA d-men of Scandinavian descent legally obligated to finish their careers in TB?

All true except 2 things...

I don’t think money is an issue & he has said it many times he loves it here & why he won’t waive. He’s been in BC at Kelowna & here 1/2 his life & is well rooted living in Kitsilano. He’s a big family man & not a cup chaser.
- Nighthawk

It would serve Benning well to keep it at a 2 year deal. Lets see who budges . We don't need him.

I’m wondering if some 3-way trades might happen with the cap crunched teams.

It would serve Benning well to keep it at a 2 year deal. Lets see who budges . We don't need him.
- VANTEL

Totally agree but probably means Hutton stays if Eddie goes.

Totally agree but probably means Hutton stays if Eddie goes.
- Nighthawk

I don't . I think there will be changes. When the GM says over and over for the last 6 months he wants to change the D, I don't see them bringing back the fringe players.

Totally agree but probably means Hutton stays if Eddie goes.
- Nighthawk

Better to have Hutton for another year or 2 than Edler with a big 3 year+NMC contract

Karlsson, Subban, Myers, Gardiner & Zaitsez.
- Marwood

Too many righties,

And I flagged you by accident....

As Vancouver is the goalie graveyard, Toronto is the Dman's graveyard. Zaitsev could be a good fit in Van. The way salaries are skyrocketing his contract can be VERY attractive long term. He doesn't have to worry about haters in Van as their fans are so A.D.D. they NEVER noticed the Dmen and made Luongo their whipping boy. RD Pesche in Carolina would be a solid addition in Van. Good cap hit too.
- fatty_mcmanboobs

Lefty?

I don't . I think there will be changes. When the GM says over and over for the last 6 months he wants to change the D, I don't see them bringing back the fringe players.
- VANTEL

Didn't he say the defense wasn't good enough the year before as well before bring back the same group?

Didn't he say the defense wasn't good enough the year before as well before bring back the same group?
- belcherbd

He didn't have the cap space or expired contracts to do much last year.

Too many righties,

And I flagged you by accident....
- belcherbd

It was a flag worthy post.

Didn't he say the defense wasn't good enough the year before as well before bring back the same group?
- belcherbd

Yes he did.

He didn't have the cap space or expired contracts to do much last year.
- VANTEL

Good points. I can see a shuffle of some kind coming.

He didn't have the cap space or expired contracts to do much last year.
- VANTEL

Eriksson & Sutter are important players to this team. They bring leadership and experience just like Beagle.