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  1. Haha, as am I! Yes, I was more just speaking in general, because I know people lose it at any hint of spoilers. Some people like reading the prologue to an episode, or title, others do not. I tend to avoid it as most costs (at least trailers).
  2. Yes, episode 9 is on tonight. Going to be a significant episode to the series, that's all I will say. Anyone want further detail, research.
  3. This episode is going to be lit! Little Finger is gonna save the day.
  4. This is fine. Lack should continue to be #2. He's only 25, and Cory didn't turn legit until 26. I'd be happy to sign Miller to a 2-3 year contract worth 5-5.5 mill. This doesn't hurt any rebuild for the Canucks and lets them continue to fight for a playoff spot. Benning is going to try and improve now, while continue to improve the future--i.e., moving up in the draft. Boston did it with Toronto, why not Vancouver.
  5. I would not mind this trade at all. I was excited to see Hunter play with the Canucks, however, if they get the first overall pick for him, I'd take it. Hunter has decent potential, but he is also a small guy, in a big division. Further, there is a reason 23 teams passed on him (home town Calgary included), when the guy in some rankings was top 10. Plus he is coming off a hip injury which you never know what that does to a player's skill and development. The first overall pick > Hunter in my eyes. I think it is a good deal for the Canucks. Added the future Kesler deal and the Canucks can get some quality players and picks back.
  6. I see the next few weeks being a simple domino effect. There are many forward centers in play, i.e., Kesler, Spezza, Kadri and Thorton. I expect once the Canucks decide on the Kesler front, pieces will start to move. Ideally, I would love to see Kesler traded to Detriot for Mantha, their 1st round pick (18th?) and if lucky a roster player. Once that deal is complete, the Canucks can make a push to Florida for the 1st overall pick. If rumours are accurate, the details are that Tallon wants a defense men, a swapped first round pick, and probably another roster player for they can improve now. I wager the Canucks have the stock for this deal, they have some defense men that could be traded: Juice, Garrison or Tanev; the 6th overall pick (which is more valuable then many give it, because Tallon is rumoured to be highly soughting Ehler, or Nylander), which is a perfect position to choose whatever one. Then there are choices for the roster spot: the asset that the Canucks recieved from Detriot, Hansen, etc. The Canucks then could draft Reinhart. The top six in a couple years: Mantha Reinhart Jensen Shinkaruk Horvat Kassian That is a nice mix of snipers, powerforwards, playmakers and two-way forwards. #StanleyCup
  7. Huh? MacDavid needing three years? No. He'll be playing his first year on his NHL team without doubt. He is the same size as Nathan Mackinnon and he made the Avs. MacDavid is a lot better of a player too. Expect him playing. Hopefully the Canucks drop off enough to draft him.
  8. The Canucks need to be hungry. They need to want it. More than they wanted it during 2011. If they play with tenacity (I love that word), and if they play smart hockey, then they have a legit shot. Add some luck and mix games where Lack steals us a game or two, or our depth scores a couple; then we have a shot.
  9. What is really interesting is both Dallas and Pheonox play each other in their final game of the season...that at least helps Canucks if one loses in regulation...
  10. Remarkable, you must be an excellent NHL 14 General Manager. Although I agree the Canucks must continue to move their core players; what you are offering here is nothing close to reality. This is not a bargin sale at the Red Apple. The competetion is tough, and Detriot is not going to be bent over by Gillis. If the Canucks want players like Mantha, a 1st round pick and say Franzen that will take a least Edler and Kesler. How you know Florida will move thier pick? Didn't Edmonton draft a forward when they should have drafted a defense? Why did Colorado draft Mackinnion when they had a lot of centres and could have got Jones? We do what with Luongo? You think Luongo is still getting traded? One year older now... and you think swapping firsts will happen? No No. Florida will not be taking Luongo. They have Timmy T who wants to play there and Marky. Luongo would need to be a package deal with more roster players to a team like the Islanders who want a goalie and would be willing to give up some youth, maybe a pick. Your Montreal deal is plausible, however, Burrows is having an awful season, and Lars Eller has a lot of upside. Hansen for a 2nd and 3rd is possible, depending on the team.
  11. A mild digression, the Canucks may want to want until the draft and off-season before making any significant trades/changes. Simply put, the Canucks are in a funk, yes, but it does not mean they are completely done and non-competative. Currently the Canucks are struggling, a five game losing streak. And we are not scoring, and as fans we are losing our minds. However, does anyone here think L.A. should rebuild, and demand major changes in their offense? My question is because they are currently on a four game losing streak, and they are only three points ahead of the Canucks. Further, we have scored more goals then they have this season. Granted, their goals against is a lot less, but that could have a lot of reasons. Just something to consider, a team like L.A. is struggling and scoring less goals; I just wonder if they are calling for a rebuild.
  12. It is not that anyone wants to trade Kesler, however, to get something valuable, you need to give up something valuable. If we want to commit to a rebuild, and get quality returns, we need to give away something we may not otherwise want. Kesler, given his age, productivty, salary and team needs, makes sense, over say the Sedin package. Who are older, just signed a lovely contract, and on a decline in point production. Thus, Kesler is an option which Gillis needs to consider, unless he can completely get a steal trade (which is possible; however, unlikely). "Man that is an awful proposal. Calm yourself down and try understanding the awfulness of that trade proposal...." Care to elebrate on your criticism?
  13. As a Canucks fan I am ready for a rebuild. Seeing teams like Calgary linger in the middle of the standings for years is not appealing. I hope the Canucks managment sees this and acts accordingly. Granted I do not see the Canucks making any signficant trades until the draft. I would be utterly shocked if we traded any core player at the deadline (although I am hoping we do). I like Edler and was excited when he resigned, although he has never met the full-potential we all put on him. Neverthelss, I think we should seriously start our rebuild with Detroit, if they are interested. Something like: Ryan Kesler © Alex Edler (D) 4th Round pick for Anthony Mantha (F) Gustav Nyquist (LW) 1st Round Pick Then, if I may ever be so bold, go talk with the Islanders about Luongo. They want a goalie, send him back to the Islanders. I belive his NTC is waived in the coming year(s). We can probably, work a 1st round pick out of them, maybe adding a player like Hansen, or Jensen. Which that 1st may turn into something high (even considering getting it for 2015) in the MacDavid sweepstakes. (Maybe easier to get that first round pick compared to this years first round). Then trade Burrows and Juice to some other team for draft picks and some defense prospects. Just a thought.
  14. Given the 'dry' market currently, I wager Gillis will wait until the trade deadline and see what becomes available--who are the buyers and sellers--and act accordingly. I think it would be a significant failure for Gillis if he did not make a deal at the deadline as the Canucks window for success continues to diminish. A center from Colorado is certainly plausible; however, I diagree with our defensemen being either Garrison or Edler. Given their contracts, terms and recent play it makes little sense. I would say it would have to be Tanev or Hammer, which would have to be traded. This certainly is not ideal for a Canucks fan, giving up a young and up an coming right-handed defensemen (Tanev), or a Team Canada defensemen (Hammer). Yet that is the market, gotta give to get. Very rarley does a team absolutely win a trade, a 'steal' if you will. Something the Canucks have had their fair share of--e.g., the Naslund and Luongo trade(s). Therefore, expect a deal to be ROR for Tanev (perhaps not straight up, expect a draft pick involved). As for Big Buff, that will cost more. A high draft pick and probably blue chip prospect. Certainly not Horvat level, but Gaunce/Jensen would be involved. Probably a roster player too...Something to consider, however, I do not think we could take that deal--it is just too "Calgary-like" I, as a fan, am not interested in finishing in the middle of the pack for the next five seasons. I want to go all-in and push for the Cup, or fire sale and rebuild around the next two high-end drafts (Ekblade, Bennett, MacDavid, etc).
  15. First, the draft order is randomized. It will be given to us 24 hrs before draft day. Secondly, I believe you can set your pre-draft list so if you're not available, or do not draft in the allotted 90secs then it picks your top player available. To join the League. Just pick whatever team available and fill in your information.
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