[firzenr]

off-season has begun! Time for the new prospects! AND THE NHL DRAFT!!!!!

[Cooke_Hart]

timw33, on May 3 2007, 11:56 PM, said:

The forum has gone retarded.

They think we have cap room to go get high profile UFA's or trade for amazing young players.

The trade Schnieder threads came back in record time.

I'll be honest. After seeing a performance like I did tonight my first instinct is to do what we can to hold onto Luongo for 10 years which obviously would do nothing for Schneider. If the right deal came along ...


I'm glad the Moose survived the first round so the other players can come back and help.

Too bad about Hansen's rookie mistake tonight.

[EternalCanuckFan]

At least Hansen appeared to not be hurt by the hit. I mean it sucks to make the mistake, but I was glad to see he wasn't injured.

[Boudrias]

The Canuck season is over. Being realistic their chances were limited going in. The positives for the season were Lui in net and the solidification of their defense. Depth exists there now.

Nonis's challenge will be with the forwards. As most fans agree that center is the weakest part of the group I expect drafting in that area.

Moose callups who impressed and should make the Canucks next season are Edler and Hansen. Haven't seen Grabner or Raymond play. The games I saw Simek in, didn't particularly impress. Seemed to be a perimeter player with a shot. Still young.

[janedoe]

Mattias Weinhandl

[timw33]

janedoe, on May 4 2007, 09:50 AM, said:

Mattias Weinhandl

What does this have to do with Prospects pray-tell?

[Rinslet]

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DEFENSIVE DEPTH: The Moose will get another defenceman today in the form of Vancouver Canucks 2005 first-round draft pick Luc Bourdon.

Bourdon's Cape Breton Screaming Eagles were eliminated from the QMJHL playoffs on Tuesday, and he will be arriving in Winnipeg today.

He isn't expected to play this weekend, however.

http://slam.canoe.ca...153662-sun.html

[itzabreeze]

I can sleep at night (JK)

http://slam.canoe.ca...153662-sun.html

DEFENSIVE DEPTH: The Moose will get another defenceman today in the form of Vancouver Canucks 2005 first-round draft pick Luc Bourdon.

Bourdon's Cape Breton Screaming Eagles were eliminated from the QMJHL playoffs on Tuesday, and he will be arriving in Winnipeg today.

He isn't expected to play this weekend, however.


Whatever. Arniel.

The Moose play Games 1 & 2 Saturday/Sunday. Then Tuesday for Game #3.

Edit: LOL at posting at the same time.

This post has been edited by itzabreeze: 04 May 2007 - 11:31 AM

[TheKottonmouthed]

K i got a question since there is a possible transfer window for the russian league is it still possible to get mika norrenen back cause he could be worthy trade bait this year i'm pretty sure we still got his rights

[TheKottonmouthed]

janedoe, on May 4 2007, 09:50 AM, said:

Mattias Weinhandl

too bad he's a restricted free angent with the Wild

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2567Gino#29, on May 4 2007, 12:02 PM, said:

K i got a question since there is a possible transfer window for the russian league is it still possible to get mika norrenen back cause he could be worthy trade bait this year i'm pretty sure we still got his rights

Nope he's gone. He's a UFA this off-season.

[timw33]

2567Gino#29, on May 4 2007, 12:02 PM, said:

K i got a question since there is a possible transfer window for the russian league is it still possible to get mika norrenen back cause he could be worthy trade bait this year i'm pretty sure we still got his rights

What mb said, there is no chance we can trade him.

Teams will just wait for July 1st then try to sign him for nothing instead of trading assets to us.

[King of Anarchy]

So we will be drafting 23rd overall this year, right?

We should get 2 very good prospects in this year’s draft.

[itzabreeze]

Bourdon to Manitoba 100% Official:

http://www.canucks.c...s...D=31&id=717

Vancouver, B.C. - Vancouver Canucks Senior Vice-President and General Manager Dave Nonis announced today that defenceman Luc Bourdon has been assigned to the Manitoba Moose of the American Hockey League.

Bourdon, 20, has played in nine games with the Canucks this season prior to being returned to the Moncton Wildcats of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League on November 8th, 2006. The 6’2”, 211 lbs. defenceman appeared in 13 games with the Moncton Wildcats, registering 14 points (3-11-14) and 28 penalty minutes, before being acquired by the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles. With Cape Breton, Bourdon appeared in 23 regular season games, notching six points (1-5-6) and 45 penalty minutes. He also appeared in 16 playoff games with the Screaming Eagles, registering 13 points (2-11-13) and 28 penalty minutes.

Bourdon also played in his second consecutive IIHF Under-20 World Championships, netting four points (2-2-4) and six penalty minutes in six games, winning his second straight gold medal with Team Canada.

The Shippagan, New Brunswick-native was Vancouver’s 1st choice, 10th overall, in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.

Acquired: Vancouver's 1st choice, 10th overall in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.

Skill: Possesses a heavy accurate slap shot that has been clocked at 92 MPH. Plays with intensity at times.

Scouting Report: At first glance this New Brunswick native appears to be everything you look for in a defenceman with good size and strength to go along with fantastic mobility. His puck movement skills are solid and he make a good first pass to start the rush, equally adept in transition on a turnover. His downfall is gambling to push a play instead of making a safer decision. The main weapon in his game is his exceptional skating ability. Displays good leadership ability and will go to war for any of his teammates. Excels at dishing out physical punishment.

[thecupismine]

timw33, on May 3 2007, 11:56 PM, said:

The forum has gone retarded.

They think we have cap room to go get high profile UFA's or trade for amazing young players.

The trade Schnieder threads came back in record time.

The only reason the Schnieder threads have come up is because people are packing him in with an overpaid player like Morrison to make the deal more acceptable. Not going to happen though unless Nonis is a genius and does the unexpected again. Keep Schneider for now, his value will only go up and is always a good back-up plan in case something unexpected happens with Luie (hey, its possible, who thought Naslund would decline this fast? I know Luie isn't like Naslund in terms of competitiveness, but you never know).

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There has been a lot of talk lately about which prospects will make the big club next season. IMO we need as many prospects as possible to be capable of stepping in. If you look around the league, the teams that are doing well are the ones with cheap young guys. Edler, Hansen, Bourdon and Raymond need to be able to step up and bring something to next years club.

[VaNuCkZ]

Think we should draft Lars Eller?

Eller-Hansen

The Danish Duo

[Wave19]

Canucks92, on May 4 2007, 08:58 PM, said:

Think we should draft Lars Eller?

Eller-Hansen

The Danish Duo

Doubt he'd still be available when it's our turn.

[Vancouver_Canucks]

Draft the Sutter kid!

[one night]

janedoe, on May 4 2007, 09:50 AM, said:

Mattias Weinhandl

Signed to play in Sweden