I like that they got speed talent and toughness throughout the roster. I think they could surprise a few people
- VANTEL

I do as well, make the playoffs, give Tampa the pick.

I do as well, make the playoffs, give Tampa the pick.
- VanHockeyGuy

I am not sure we are done yet this year.

Once awarded I don't think you can walk away.
- VANTEL

Not for anything under 4.4.

However, to be cap compliant, you can buyout a contract after the arbitration award.

So, in theory, Vancouver can buyout Sutter to be cap compliant after Goldobins ruling...

I've seen so many people that just hate on the Canucks on twitter. I really couldn't see myself as a fan of a team if I put that much hate into everything they do.
- manvanfan

I think if you don't call out poopty decisions by your team/organization then you aren't really a fan, more of a cheerleader.

Not for anything under 4.4.

However, to be cap compliant, you can buyout a contract after the arbitration award.

So, in theory, Vancouver can buyout Sutter to be cap compliant after Goldobins ruling...
- chompsey

Interesting

I have a feeling Jimbo is going to roll with Sutter this year and see what he has. If he can stay healthy and score between 12-17 goals that is not bad for a third line player (cost aside).

Every Monday, we're one week closer to the return of hockey!

The new blog outlines the key dates and events between now and then, including notes on Loui Eriksson's bonus and Brock Boeser's contract confidence.

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TG now has more depth so if someone is floundering they likely won't be in the line up.
- NuckUp

Sutter is floundational.

when benning got hired i just forecast to where we are now. nothing's really surprised me too much. EP and QH were massive, but i knew it would be slow - there was jack poop to work with when he started.

imo, most can't see the forest for the trees and the whole "they dont have a plan" shtick is nonsense. JB's always been about a core group of young skill guys supported by the right vets (now who those "right" vets are and how much they get paid is usually the contentious aspect, but alas).

he thinks bottoming out is bad. i tend to agree (see edmonton).

anyway, i think the management group deserve a lot of credit for even being able to get this far. the mistakes have been relatively minor in the grand scheme of things and we've got some legit studs on the team who'll be around for the best part of 10 years


plenty of time left to go full marwood