precipice Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 All this talk about trades, rebuild, where is the super talent to replace our core coming from? The twins, Kes, Lu et al are all older and well paid. Who is going to take them in exchange for giving up better players? All this trade talk assumes that other teams are panting to get our core and give us something better. Yes we have to trade, but we will get players who are possibilities, not proven. It is going to be a long haul. AV took us there and if it were not for the injury Gods we would have a cup. The team built upon the twins is over. Here we are 2/3 into the season and fighting to stay in the top half, fighting for a wild card spot. Wake up and smell the coffee! Painfull yes, but necessary? Yes. Do it now and get it overwith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLASSJAW Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 I think Kesler would have a lot of trade value, actually Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 I think Kesler would have a lot of trade value, actually The only way Kesler is traded is if Gillis is offered something phenominal. Anything short of that Kes stays put. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me_ Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 All this talk about trades, rebuild, where is the super talent to replace our core coming from? The twins, Kes, Lu et al are all older and well paid. Who is going to take them in exchange for giving up better players? All this trade talk assumes that other teams are panting to get our core and give us something better. Yes we have to trade, but we will get players who are possibilities, not proven. It is going to be a long haul. AV took us there and if it were not for the injury Gods we would have a cup. The team built upon the twins is over. Here we are 2/3 into the season and fighting to stay in the top half, fighting for a wild card spot. Wake up and smell the coffee! Painfull yes, but necessary? Yes. Do it now and get it overwith. If you're expecting a Buffalo-type dismantling, you will be disappointed. As for a rebuild: Kassian - 23 Stanton - 24 Tanev - 24 Sestito - 26 Dalpe - 24 Weber - 25 Schroeder - 23 Archibald - 23 Lain - 24 Corrado - 20 Lack - 26 Horvat - 18 Shinkaruk - 19 I would tend to say that the rebuild is indeed in its process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Sestito Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Kesler has trade value. Edler has trade value. Bieksa has trade value. Tanev has trade value. Higgins has trade value. Richardson has trade value. Hansen has trade value. Luongo/Lack have trade value. Stanton has reasonable value. Weise is trash, but someone will take him. Schroeder has value in the east. People will fight for those players. Daniel, Henrik, Kassian, Burrows, Booth, Sestito, Hamhuis, Garrison will all stay probably for each reason. They didn't win together, but they have a place on at least one of the 29 other teams in the NHL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Singh Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 I still don't think so.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Singh Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 If you're expecting a Buffalo-type dismantling, you will be disappointed. As for a rebuild: Kassian - 23 Stanton - 24 Tanev - 24 Sestito - 26 Dalpe - 24 Weber - 25 Schroeder - 23 Archibald - 23 Lain - 24 Corrado - 20 Lack - 26 Horvat - 18 Shinkaruk - 19 I would tend to say that the rebuild is indeed in its process. Thats what I'm saying too Gillis has everything planned out behind the scenes. smart GM if you think about it. Canucks will be fine. People may hate me, but don't fire Gillis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLASSJAW Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 The only way Kesler is traded is if Gillis is offered something phenominal. Anything short of that Kes stays put. nah, i'd rather part with Kesler now, if it meant we could get our hands on a young player to help with the transition period coming up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangelos Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 nah, i'd rather part with Kesler now, if it meant we could get our hands on a young player to help with the transition period coming up. not to mention we're gonna have to pay him 7x7 in 2 years. Totally not worth it. Best to move him while he still has years on his contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuck nit Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 As for a rebuild: Kassian - 23 Stanton - 24 Tanev - 24 Sestito - 26 Dalpe - 24 Weber - 25 Schroeder - 23 Archibald - 23 Lain - 24 Corrado - 20 Lack - 26 One game changer in the lot and that is Eddie Lack. This franchise would be bankrupt without the Swedish scouts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Money Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 I think Kesler would have a lot of trade value, actually To add to a contender for a playoff run? Abso-freakin-lutely! That's the type of move that could land us an absolute stud. That said, I don't see it happening mid-season. They're still in a playoff spot, but dealing Kesler would basically throw the playoffs. But if they get swept again, or miss altogether, I could see a Kesler trade as a possibility. You never know when he's going to get hurt again, either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonfruits Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 not to mention we're gonna have to pay him 7x7 in 2 years. Totally not worth it. Best to move him while he still has years on his contract. proof not to mention the fact i think Gillis has learned from his long term deals he could of easily signed the Sedins to 5-7 years the same with Burrows even Garrison he only gave 5 years the longest going to Edler with 6 years but at his age that's almost a given Kesler will be 32 when his contract is up there is no way Gillis if he is here still signs him to 7 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlinkas wrister Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 nah, i'd rather part with Kesler now, if it meant we could get our hands on a young player to help with the transition period coming up. Would have to be a first round top ten pick, or a young projected first or second line center IMO. Is he worth that ? Debatable some nights, but he's our second line center who has a few elite intangibles and that's so hard to replace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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