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  1. With STL rebuilding, is there a chance Parayko would be available? Not sure what he would cost and, obviously it would take some work cap-wise (I think moving Myers and Garland would be enough to make it work) but I'd like to see a defensive group like this moving forward. Hughes - Parayko Soucy - Hronek OEL - Bear The only contract concern would be Hronek's raise but with Beauvillier off the books after next year and the expected rise in salary cap, it shouldn't be a big deal. Having guys like Raty, Lekkermaki, McDonough, etc. joining the big club over the next couple years while on their ELC's makes this defense possible as well.
  2. I feel like Tocchets obligation to give the 4 weeks notice to tnt is what made the situation such an absolute disaster. The decision to make this move was obviously made long ago and with so many people involved, of course it was leaked. Part of the problem is that the media hears parts of what's going on and they run with it making things worse for everyone involved. I like Bruce as much as other Canuck fans but it was clear that his system wasn't working. He was given a chance this year to try and prove that last year wasn't a fluke. That didn't work out and he unfortunately needed to go. I know there are several upgrades needed with the roster but it's also clear that this coaching staff wasn't helping this group play to their capabilities. Demko struggling and eventually getting hurt really exposed a lot of issues. While I would've liked to see what Bruce could do with a reconstructed roster, he was still part of the country club atmosphere that exists in the locker room. Personally, I'd have waited til the end of the season but I also understand why they made the move now. Bringing in Tocchet now gives him a few months to try and break down each players game and figure out what they have at each position going into next year.
  3. Man, people b*tching about Miller's attitude is ridiculous. Frankly, I'd be way more upset if he was content and happy with the way things are going. The media trying to call him out for yelling at Delia is such BS. They're growing f@#$%^& men! Not little kids playing for participation ribbons. "Oh but it might've hurt Delia's feelings...." Boo-frickin-hoo... I feel like the team needs more of this passion, to be honest. As for Horvat, I'm actually alright with him being dealt. I love the guy and he's having a hell of a year but I don't believe it's sustainable. There's just no way he can shoot at a 24% rate consistently long term. By the sounds of it, he wants to get paid based on the numbers he's putting up now (and good on him. Im not against him getting paid) but I'd rather take the massive return and spend the money to keep Kuzmenko and add a top 4 defenseman to replace Myers.
  4. My God...... Only in Vancouver can a trade as insignificant as this leave fans calling for management to be fired and the owner to sell the team. I get the frustration overall of the last number of years but come on, dipietro isn't good enough to play in the AHL at this point. Myrenberg, while he has a chance at the making the NHL, is more likely to be a 7th or 8th dman than a top 4. If he was on any other team, nobody here would know anything about him. With Lazar out, Studnicka gives the Canucks a hard working, good skating, 23 year old center that still has potential to be a reliable 3rd liner.
  5. I actually agree with Petey being in the 10-11 range. I know he started slow but after the all-star break he really started to look like the player we were all expecting. He had 44 points in 34 games (106point pace) and I honestly believe that is the player we'll see going forward. An elite top line C/W. There's a reason him Hughes and Demko are the 3 untouchable guys that this team needs to build around.
  6. I think Miller adds so much to whatever team he ends up with that a Lafreniere+ package actually makes sense for both sides. It reminds me of the Iginla/Nieuwendyk trade. The proven star player puts the contender over the top despite knowing that the kid they're trading away will be a star. I think it's a win/win for both sides.
  7. I'm not sure I understand the logic behind retaining salary in most Myers trade scenarios. Losing Myers creates a big hole on the right side that isn't going to be filled with any 3 or 4 million dollar player at this point. In my opinion, if Myers is traded, it has to be with no retention unless there's a deal to be made around a McAvoy type. Miller and Myers (1.5 million retained) for McAvoy, deBrusk, Lohrei and a pick? Probably a pipe dream though as I'd consider McAvoy a top 10 dman already and I think he'll be in the top 5 league wide within a year or two.
  8. I don't understand how people don't give Lidstrom the credit he deserves.... Rafalski, Gonchar and Phaneuf? Come on.... Go back and look at who he beat out for the Norris trophy over the years. The list is impressive with Leetch, Chara, Niedermayer, Chelios, Bourque, Blake, Pronger, etc. The guy won his last at 41 years old over Weber and Chara and was as dominant as ever that year. He's definitely ahead of Bourque, Coffey and Potvin in an all-time ranking list. Now having said that, I still wouldn't consider him a generational talent. To me that list is pretty short and consists of: Gretzky Lemieux Orr Howe Richard Crosby Ovechkin Hasek Maybe one or two others from the early years like Morenz or Shore but I don't know enough about the early years to form an opinion.....
  9. I'd assume it's Quenneville and Bayreuther that he's talking about as both were UFA's. If they had agreed to deals with Landeskog or any others, those players would've been considered their selections from their respective teams. Maybe I'm wrong but I think this is part of the expansion draft rules.
  10. I agree. This is about as close a comparison as a person can find. I've been a massive fan of Weber since he entered the league and never did like Pronger very much. That said, it would be a coin toss between the two. IMO, I think these two are the best all around 200' dmen in the last 40 or so years.
  11. I'm hoping he can be the right handed compliment for Hughes. Like a Keith-Seabrook top pairing.....
  12. I wouldn't be against resigning Sutter but ideally I'd like to see him traded (EDM seems like a perfect fit) and for us to sign Scott Laughton for that 3C role.
  13. I've read this a few places now. I haven't seen him play myself but reading reports like this makes sound more and more like Gudbranson.
  14. Anyone think we will see the Canucks drop down far enough in the standings to see a top 3 or 4 pick? This Covid shutdown got me thinking yesterday that, even when the team is back playing, they're going to be really bad.... With a few of the players reportedly having fairly major symptoms, they won't be anywhere close to 100% for a while. It makes me think that it will be a very ugly 19 games to finish out the season. Potentially bad enough to get into the top 4 as I could definitely see LA, NJ, CGY and even OTT (4 head to head games left) surpassing the Canucks.
  15. This reminds me a lot of the Ballard situation. Both were easily top 4 dmen before AV's system and then both guys became healthy scratches for AV. Ghost obviously needs some sheltered minutes as he's simply not great in his own end, but paired up with a top shutdown guy, I think he could really excel again. As a coach having the luxury of a player as talented as Ghost, you'd think AV would modify his coaching strategy a little to make it work.
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