Ilya Mikheyev Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 To Colorado: Billy Sweatt Yann Sauve To Vancouver: Cameron Gaunce Cond. 5th round pick 2014 ---> Turns into a 4th if Yann Sauve or Billy Sweatt play 15+ games next year. Sweatt has been turning a corner lately, but with the Canucks forward depth, realistically where does he fit in? Schroeder & Gordon are already above him on the depth chart. Volpatti + Weise + Ebbett also, and they're already up. After this year Jensen, Gaunce, Rodin, Archibald and potentially a couple more will also be fighting for a roster spot. Maybe more depending on how things unfold. Yann Sauve has struggled and is not a lost cause, but Tanev, Connauton and Andersson are all showing to be more NHL-ready. Plus, Vancouver always seems to play with 2 depth defensemen on the roster (Barker, Alberts) and potentially one vet with the Wolves (Vandermeer, in the past Baumer). Cameron Gaunce is the same age, from the same draft as Sauve. He's played 11 NHL games, but his stat line has also seem to have taken a hit this year. But he's +19 over the last two years (leading his team in +/- last year). At 6'1, 203 pounds he's not too small to be a defensive defenseman. HF TA (take it for what it is): While not as polished as some of the Avs' defensive prospects, Gaunce has a well-rounded game that includes a gritty, physical side. He has a strong slapshot, makes smart decisions with the puck and has a great work ethic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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susraiders Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I wouldn't give up on Sauve just yet. He looked good in the couple of games he played a year or two ago on the big club. The car accident he had also put a stall on his development. While I do like the fact that MG would try to reunite players (Gaunce brothers), I would be hesitant if it was at the expense of Yann Sauve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilya Mikheyev Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 I wouldn't give up on Sauve just yet. He looked good in the couple of games he played a year or two ago on the big club. The car accident he had also put a stall on his development. While I do like the fact that MG would try to reunite players (Gaunce brothers), I would be hesitant if it was at the expense of Yann Sauve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilya Mikheyev Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 Move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayman Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Who the hell uses 'Denver' in place of Colorado..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Why would we have to give up Sweatt and Sauve for Gaunce? One or the other would be good enough. But I wouldn't give up either for Gaunce at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilya Mikheyev Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 Why would we have to give up Sweatt and Sauve for Gaunce? One or the other would be good enough. But I wouldn't give up either for Gaunce at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilya Mikheyev Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 Who the hell uses 'Denver' in place of Colorado..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashian Kassian Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Would be willing to do Sauve, although I doubt his value is quite at Gaunces level. To me: Sweatt = Gaunce. I would like having both Gaunces's. But I just wouldn't do it as we have alot of defenders in the pipeline with Gaunce's upside. If we are doing a prospect swap we should look at nabbing Tyler Graovac from Minny, he and B.Gaunce have played really well together with the Bulls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilya Mikheyev Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 Would be willing to do Sauve, although I doubt his value is quite at Gaunces level. To me: Sweatt = Gaunce. I would like having both Gaunces's. But I just wouldn't do it as we have alot of defenders in the pipeline with Gaunce's upside. If we are doing a prospect swap we should look at nabbing Tyler Graovac from Minny, he and B.Gaunce have played really well together with the Bulls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashian Kassian Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Would love to see TG here, the reason I was suggesting Gaunce is because his value, if anything has dropped from a 2nd rounder, whereas TG's has probably exploded from a 7th. Also everyone in this deal is an upcoming RFA, where is Graovac's contract days haven't even begun yet and his value is likely to only rise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raffi Torres's Smirk Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 ... This also caters to Vancouver's 1st round from last year, Brendan Gaunce.. as they're brothers. GMMG oft. has brought players in w/ connections, for example off the top of my head: re-signed both Sedins (obv.), brought in both Sweatts, invited the 2nd Vesterholm twin over for a look, Lapierre & AV, Lapierre & Higgins, signed Chris Tanev who had a relation of sorts with Dave Gagner, drafted Ian Clarke's son, traded for Pahlsson (long relationship with the Sedins), offered Kesler's boyhood hero Modano a contract, etc. ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilya Mikheyev Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 When? Just so he could retire here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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