[SereneParadox]

We should look at acquiring some 2nd rounders, not sure how though, we don't have much depth atm.

[GrassyPonderous]

Trade for Zajac's rights.

[Rk17]

I think Gillis should pick on teams that are right against the cap, teams like Chicago, Detroit, Calgary, and Boston. That way we know we will get the players.

Players I would want

Chicago

Ben Eager- He killed us on the fourth line in the playoffs
Troy Brouwer- Born in Vancouver, good third line guy
Kris Versteeg- Scoring winger

Boston

Phil Kessel- Future star if he remains healthy, but would have to offer a high offer sheet and give up good draft picks.

Calgary

Dustin Boyd- Tough checking center

Detroit

Jiri Hudler- Was the most productive player in the nhl putting up 57 points with only 14 minutes of ice time.
Ville Leino- Was a star in Finland, still adjusting to North American game but very talented.

[kanucks25]

Kessel and Versteeg for forwards and Barker for D-men. Although, we'd have to give at least a second for any of these guys (not to mention the negative publicity of RFA poaching). Also, I don't know if Gillis wants to give up any drafts picks, unless of course we don't have any other options to fill the holes.

[SereneParadox]

Apparently we have no seconds!

Hudler is an incredible deal, I didn't see that he was an RFA, but yeah I totally agree, he'd be awesome, same with Kessel and I think they'd both be worth it, even at the cost of a pick. Kessel is essentially a 40 goal scorer, don't forget that, and there's never very many of those in a draft, particularly for us, also none that can perform right away. Hudler is awesome too.

[RHCP_Canucks]

Hunwick would help us.

[MGaborik]

kanucks25, on Jul 2 2009, 05:19 AM, said:

Kessel and Versteeg for forwards and Barker for D-men. Although, we'd have to give at least a second for any of these guys (not to mention the negative publicity of RFA poaching). Also, I don't know if Gillis wants to give up any drafts picks, unless of course we don't have any other options to fill the holes.

+1.

[VanMAn]

SereneParadox, on Jul 1 2009, 08:15 PM, said:

We should look at acquiring some 2nd rounders, not sure how though, we don't have much depth atm.

I thought that way to but it has to be your pick and not aquired pick unless it was your orginal pick. We still could build up draft choices and use them as assets in trades. Teams with cap problems will want prospects with low cap hits or draft choices. Giving offer sheets are out so we will need to go the trade route. IF you go trade route then it would be a list of UFAs and RFAs but the UFAs you would have a better idea on how they will be in the future. MG can not afford to give contracts with big cap hits (>2.5 mill) as we do not have cap space unless you trade LU or the Sedins. Demitra's 4 mill will go to partially cover the decline in cap next year.

[playboi19]

Sedin Sedin Burrows
Demitra Kessel Kesler
Bernier Hodgson Grabner
Hordichuk Johnson Rypien

GET KESSEL DONE FOR 3.75 aka Krejci money.

[loompya]

canadiangunner, on Jul 1 2009, 08:08 PM, said:

Kessel - would be great but $5million/year
Ryan Clowe - Would be great fit for this team...tough, gritty and one of the only sharks that picks his game up in the playoffs.
Dubinsky - gritty center
Cam Barker - Future stud d-man.

I'd go for Cam Barker (3million) and Ryan Clowe (2.5million).

These two signings would make our team nastier, bigger, and provide us with a top six forward and a top 4 dman.


Sedin Sedin Burrows
Clowe Kesler Demitra
Bernier Hodgson Hansen
Ripper Johnson Hordi

Mitchell Bieksa
Barker Edler
Salo O'Brien

clowe in the 2nd line?! he is a 3rd/4th liner player

[winterhawks]

eminger

[Canuckk]

loompya, on Jul 2 2009, 02:18 PM, said:

clowe in the 2nd line?! he is a 3rd/4th liner player

IIRC, he spent a decent amount of time on SJ's 2nd line last season.

Anyways, my order for RFAs for Gillis to pursue are:

1. Cam Barker (D, Chicago) - He's the kind of guy we need to replace Ohlund, only he's young and should play a huge role in our defensive core in the coming years.

2. Phil Kessel (C, Boston) - At 21, he's got excellent potential to be a PPG forward that could even play with the Sedins for a dynamite first line. Otherwise, he'd still be an excellent addition to our second line. He's probably gonna need a high offer, though, and we don't want to sacrifice too many draft picks to get him.

3. Kris Versteeg (W, Chicago) - He had a fantastic rookie campaign and would be a really good addition on the second line (he could also play with the Sedins).

4. Jack Johnson (D, LA) - Another young defenseman that could replace Ohlund. Johnson has lots of potential.

5. Denis Grebeshkov (D, Edmonton) - Like Johnson, Grebeshkov has plenty of potential and put up good numbers last season offensively.

Of course, I think we should only pursue 1 of these RFAs, 2 MAX if our UFA/trade options become limited.

[TrevLinden16]

sirensong87, on Jul 1 2009, 07:49 PM, said:

Id risk a 2nd for Schremp.

Versteeg all depends on the $$ it would take to get him out of Chi because of the compensation. Im not giving up 1st for anyone on that list save for Kessel and at that not more than 1 1st.

Stafford Clowe Upshall Barker Zherdev Lisin Fehr

+1

[TrevLinden16]

Canuckk, on Jul 2 2009, 02:45 PM, said:

IIRC, he spent a decent amount of time on SJ's 2nd line last season.

Anyways, my order for RFAs for Gillis to pursue are:

1. Cam Barker (D, Chicago) - He's the kind of guy we need to replace Ohlund, only he's young and should play a huge role in our defensive core in the coming years.

2. Phil Kessel (C, Boston) - At 21, he's got excellent potential to be a PPG forward that could even play with the Sedins for a dynamite first line. Otherwise, he'd still be an excellent addition to our second line. He's probably gonna need a high offer, though, and we don't want to sacrifice too many draft picks to get him.

3. Kris Versteeg (W, Chicago) - He had a fantastic rookie campaign and would be a really good addition on the second line (he could also play with the Sedins).

4. Jack Johnson (D, LA) - Another young defenseman that could replace Ohlund. Johnson has lots of potential.

5. Denis Grebeshkov (D, Edmonton) - Like Johnson, Grebeshkov has plenty of potential and put up good numbers last season offensively.

Of course, I think we should only pursue 1 of these RFAs, 2 MAX if our UFA/trade options become limited.

clowe is only a 3rd liner on san jose becuaes they have too many talents

[Canuckk]

pieman778, on Jul 2 2009, 02:50 PM, said:

clowe is only a 3rd liner on san jose becuaes they have too many talents

Okay, well he'd still fit nicely in our second line if we got him. I think he can be a top-6 forward if you give him the chance.

[14yroldnucksfan]

Disaronno, on Jul 1 2009, 09:12 PM, said:

what about a Versteeg/Barker offer sheet at the same time

catch Chicago off guard x2

bum da da bum da da bum da bum bum.. (suck it chicago)

damn it they have hossa!

[Nuckz4life]

gmen81, on Jul 1 2009, 07:47 PM, said:

I say Versteeg. Really put Chicago in a tough situation

And KESSEL

[jlashta]

D-ToXX, on Jul 2 2009, 12:11 PM, said:

What about Tuomo Ruutu? He's played in the west and did alright.

Only if we can bring back Jarko.

[bieksa3-]

Anton Babchuk

[Stanley to Vancouver]

Offer sheet to Kessel first then Versteeg. Reality says cap does not allow it