That's pretty crazy.

CBC has been reporting as though the entire west-coast is in a state of emergency for the last week.

Welcome to winter ya bunch of babies
- Whiskey-Tango

Winter is meant for rain not snow you maple syrup licking, igloo builder

Just changing up things from the usual TDL talk. Crazy idea. It can be bashed but it's something different never discussed or looked at.

What if FA in a development deal gets permission for setting up an expansion team in Seattle for next season. Partners up with Stadium builder and splits the Nuck's assets. This was sort of done several years ago in the NHL.

Difference now is that NHL won't compel teams to give up players in expansion draft. Though it will award 2 picks per team in top 5 of each round for both teams on lottery placement. Also, allow player contract transfers. Then NMC and NTC contracts can be assigned to new expansion team. Plus rights to players. The cap room left by the two will allow for free agent signings or deals to take on bad contracts for more picks.

Does this solve problems or creates more?
- Nuck4U

Totally possible.

But... do you think Benning should draft players or spend resources to build a robot droid team? Then hire a hall of fame coach?

Just changing up things from the usual TDL talk. Crazy idea. It can be bashed but it's something different never discussed or looked at.

What if FA in a development deal gets permission for setting up an expansion team in Seattle for next season. Partners up with Stadium builder and splits the Nuck's assets. This was sort of done several years ago in the NHL.

Difference now is that NHL won't compel teams to give up players in expansion draft. Though it will award 2 picks per team in top 5 of each round for both teams on lottery placement. Also, allow player contract transfers. Then NMC and NTC contracts can be assigned to new expansion team. Plus rights to players. The cap room left by the two will allow for free agent signings or deals to take on bad contracts for more picks.

Does this solve problems or creates more?
- Nuck4U

Do you really need to repost this again?

Just changing up things from the usual TDL talk. Crazy idea. It can be bashed but it's something different never discussed or looked at.

What if FA in a development deal gets permission for setting up an expansion team in Seattle for next season. Partners up with Stadium builder and splits the Nuck's assets. This was sort of done several years ago in the NHL.

Difference now is that NHL won't compel teams to give up players in expansion draft. Though it will award 2 picks per team in top 5 of each round for both teams on lottery placement. Also, allow player contract transfers. Then NMC and NTC contracts can be assigned to new expansion team. Plus rights to players. The cap room left by the two will allow for free agent signings or deals to take on bad contracts for more picks.

Does this solve problems or creates more?
- Nuck4U

Unnecessary & too complicated & far fetched.
The arena issue for the NBA is the problem not if someone will build it.
I don't see the point of this idea whatsoever.

Pretty much agree with all the above but the TDL comes 1st & what might happen who knows at this juncture. I do expect a trade or 2 from us. How big or obvious will depend on other teams more so than what we want to do. After the TDL passes then yes the offseason will be most interesting & a pivotal pont for our future.
- Nighthawk

Yes and your point on getting the right trading partner is key.

Do you really need to repost this again?
- Bullfrog77

Show me where it was posted before?

Yes and your point on getting the right trading partner is key.
- Nuck4U

We have D to bargain with so i see many possible suitors now or later.
The hardest thing to guess is how many teams r on a serious PO or cup push.

Winter is meant for rain not snow you maple syrup licking, igloo builder
- RealityChecker

I'm sorry, it must be difficult to find winter tires to throw on your Prius and Smart Cars out there, not to mention the fact that they have yet to invent Crocs' style boots.

My heart goes out to y'all.
Be safe, slip and falls kill.

I was not being definite just generalizing.
BB as a top 6 RW & PP.
OJ on the PP and probable top 4 D
Brisebois is harder to peg being in the Q & under the radar & more likely in the AHL.
Tryamkn is a wild card depending on who we have in 2018. He can be a gem.
Demko a back up to Marky as we currently stand is my guess.
Garteig the starter in Utica.
- Nighthawk

Thats fine, I get the projections long term, but you realize how little time is remaining in BB, OJ and Brisebois' seasons right? All need to make massive strides next year to meet those lofty expectations for 2018.

I am not even confident Juolevi makes the team next season, let alone be top 4 the year after. Boeser I think will do well, but sophomore slumps aside I cant see him being higher than 2nd line or unit in his second year

I'm sorry, it must be difficult to find winter tires to throw on your Prius and Smart Cars out there, not to mention the fact that they have yet to invent Crocs' style boots.

My heart goes out to y'all.

- Whiskey-Tango

When the populous is unfamiliar with these winter conditions this stuff happens.
Trees falling etc only add to the problems.

I'm sorry, it must be difficult to find winter tires to throw on your Prius and Smart Cars out there, not to mention the fact that they have yet to invent Cros' style boots.

My heart goes out to y'all.
- Whiskey-Tango

Winter tires? Jokes on you: my tires say they are good for "all seasons." That means I don't need snow tires.

Looking for a bit of a positive Canucks spin? Sportsnet (surprisingly) gives both Tree and Stecher glowing reviews. It's also a good summary of what we have in each. http://www.sportsnet.ca/h...guy-nikita-tryamkin-real/

Thats fine, I get the projections long term, but you realize how little time is remaining in BB, OJ and Brisebois' seasons right? All need to make massive strides next year to meet those lofty expectations for 2018.

I am not even confident Juolevi makes the team next season, let alone be top 4 the year after. Boeser I think will do well, but sophomore slumps aside I cant see him being higher than 2nd line or unit in his second year
- WhiteLie

Those r early at best projections. Roster changes will dictate more of who plays where or when. Still D is likely moved sooner or later.

Just changing up things from the usual TDL talk. Crazy idea. It can be bashed but it's something different never discussed or looked at.

What if FA in a development deal gets permission for setting up an expansion team in Seattle for next season. Partners up with Stadium builder and splits the Nuck's assets. This was sort of done several years ago in the NHL.

Difference now is that NHL won't compel teams to give up players in expansion draft. Though it will award 2 picks per team in top 5 of each round for both teams on lottery placement. Also, allow player contract transfers. Then NMC and NTC contracts can be assigned to new expansion team. Plus rights to players. The cap room left by the two will allow for free agent signings or deals to take on bad contracts for more picks.

Does this solve problems or creates more?
- Nuck4U

this is the most Crack-headed post i have seen here

so your saying the Canucks assests would split and FA would own both teams?
Abit of a conflict there let alone the further weakening of our lacking prospect pool
just crazy

Winter tires? Jokes on you: my tires say they are good for "all seasons." That means I don't need snow tires.


- RealityChecker

All season tires r not good winter tires just barely sufficient in mild conditions.

Winter tires? Jokes on you: my tires say they are good for "all seasons." That means I don't need snow tires.


- RealityChecker

Touche.
Let me know how those puppies work in anything more then 2cm of snow.

Totally possible.

But... do you think Benning should draft players or spend resources to build a robot droid team? Then hire a hall of fame coach?
- RealityChecker

yes it's fantasy. Like all our we should trade or draft talk.

Show me where it was posted before?
- Nuck4U

yesterday you posted this

All season tires r not good winter tires just barely sufficient in mild conditions.
- Nighthawk

Show me where it was posted before?
- Nuck4U

I read it last night....did it get deleted?

Totally possible.

But... do you think Benning should draft players or spend resources to build a robot droid team? Then hire a hall of fame coach?
- RealityChecker

As long as those droids aren't made in Sweden you might be on to something there.

Pratt is a moron saying Hansen for a 2nd which is about 45-60OA.
Thats simply idiotic.

yes it's fantasy. Like all our we should trade or draft talk.
- Nuck4U

No they are not the same. Your scenario and a droid team are fantasy.

Trades and the draft will happen. We speculate on what will or should happen.

Pratt is a moron saying Hansen for a 2nd which is about 45-60OA.
Thats simply idiotic.
- Nighthawk

why is that idiotic?
with the expansion draft and protection issues why not get something for old assets

No they are not the same. Your scenario and a droid team are fantasy.

Trades and the draft will happen. We speculate on what will or should happen.
- RealityChecker

Don't go being rational, the lemmings get angry. Ever wrastled an angry lemming?