The Stork Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 I have to admit that we have some depth in the prospect pool but its still not as deep as we want it to be That's why if Horvat is eligible to play for the Canucks in which he certainly is we should add a couple wingers or centres or 1 winger and 1 Center We should be able to grab a couple expensive wingers in the FA pool this offseason after trading Lu's mammoth contract I think Matthias is a long term fit along with Richardson The problem is Kesler tho Started from the beginning of the season all the way through trade deadline and here he is still a Canuck He probably wants to be traded to a team that wants to win the cup A contender is Pittsburgh in which we get a couple prospects+ established Center Then we sign a couple wingers like Oshie maybe Lineups Dan, Hank, Burr Higgins, Jokinen, Gaborik Booth, Matthias, Hansen Sestito, Richardson, Kassian Hamhuis, Tanev Bieksa, Stanton Pouliot, Garrison Lack Markstrom Thoughts Go Canucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 If we sign Joki and Gabby I will declare Mike Gillis has a Super Evil Twin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Sign Bolland and Statsny and we're right back on top. Sedin Sedin Jensen Statnsy Kesler Kassian Higgins Bolland Burrows Richardson Matthias Hansen That would cost around 11 million dollars for both I would think. With a Booth buyout, we could sign them each on three year deals. Give guys like Horvat, Gaunce, and Shinkaruk another year to fully develop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLASSJAW Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Would love if the team could somehow get Ladd out of Winnipeg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Sign Bolland and Statsny and we're right back on top. Sedin Sedin Jensen Statnsy Kesler Kassian Higgins Bolland Burrows Richardson Matthias Hansen That would cost around 11 million dollars for both I would think. With a Booth buyout, we could sign them each on three year deals. Give guys like Horvat, Gaunce, and Shinkaruk another year to fully develop. That's filthy depth. Although I feel Horvat will be ready for next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Green Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Sign Bolland and Statsny and we're right back on top. Sedin Sedin JensenStatnsy Kesler KassianHiggins Bolland BurrowsRichardson Matthias Hansen That would cost around 11 million dollars for both I would think. With a Booth buyout, we could sign them each on three year deals. Give guys like Horvat, Gaunce, and Shinkaruk another year to fully develop.I'll take your Stastny along side Kesler anyday, but can do without the way over-paid Bolland who is not much of an upgrade over either Santorelli or Richardson at 4 or 5 times the cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 I'll take your Stastny along side Kesler anyday, but can do without the way over-paid Bolland who is not much of an upgrade over either Santorelli or Richardson at 4 or 5 times the cost. It's not all about points. Bolland is one of the leagues best pests, and is a two time cup winner who comes up big in big games. We're not a contender with Santorelli as our third line center. We might be with Bolland in that position though. Either way, depth down the middle and building our second line should be our focus this offseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthNinja Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Sign Bolland and Statsny and we're right back on top. Sedin Sedin Jensen Statnsy Kesler Kassian Higgins Bolland Burrows Richardson Matthias Hansen That would cost around 11 million dollars for both I would think. With a Booth buyout, we could sign them each on three year deals. Give guys like Horvat, Gaunce, and Shinkaruk another year to fully develop. That's a very solid top6 and the botttom6 would be a nightmare for other teams to matchup against...but easier said than done. Stastny will likely get some serious cash thrown his way so the Canucks would have to overpay but I would take that lineup all day long. Even with Matthias as the 3rd C and signing a very good bottom6 winger so that Richy plays the middle would still be very solid IMO. All depends on Bolland's price tag and I also think he will get cash thrown his way for the reasons you stated but if I had to choose one easily Stastny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Green Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 It's not all about points. Bolland is one of the leagues best pests, and is a two time cup winner who comes up big in big games. We're not a contender with Santorelli as our third line center. We might be with Bolland in that position though. Either way, depth down the middle should be our focus this offseason.No not just points, it's about your bang for your buck. Bolland's looking for a raise and long term contract, much more than what I believe a 3rd line center is worth. Also, Bolland's weak on F/O's which does not sit well with a puck possession team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JE14 Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Sign Bolland and Statsny and we're right back on top. Sedin Sedin Jensen Statnsy Kesler Kassian Higgins Bolland Burrows Richardson Matthias Hansen That would cost around 11 million dollars for both I would think. With a Booth buyout, we could sign them each on three year deals. Give guys like Horvat, Gaunce, and Shinkaruk another year to fully develop. Trade Hansen for a late first if you can get, if not a second. Instead of Hansen, re-sign Santorelli who is a better player and should sign cheaper. Sign Jesse Winchester for depth. Pretty good team and you let all your prospects develop instead of rushing them. Go look at San Jose or Detroit as examples of teams who let their prospects develop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 No not just points, it's about your bang for your buck. Bolland's looking for a raise and long term contract, much more than what I believe a 3rd line center is worth. Also, Bolland's weak on F/O's which does not sit well with a puck possession team. No way Bolland gets what he's asking for. It's all posturing by his agent. He doesn't have the points, or the healthy track record to command 5+ mil on a long term deal. It all depends on what kind of team he wants to join too. I think Gillis will at least kick the tires on him. I agree Santorelli is a great bang for your buck player, but he's not the solution to our third line. We need to take advantage of our extra cap space this summer, and get some legit top players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiggs50 Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Pauk Statsny at 6 mill or under would be awesome. Granted Gillis doesn't hand him a ntc and the deal is only 2-3 years.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffraff Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Youth please and thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Green Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 No way Bolland gets what he's asking for. It's all posturing by his agent. He doesn't have the points, or the healthy track record to command 5+ mil on a long term deal. It all depends on what kind of team he wants to join too. I think Gillis will at least kick the tires on him. I agree Santorelli is a great bang for your buck player, but he's not the solution to our third line. We need to take advantage of our extra cap space this summer, and get some legit top players.If you are right about that, I would not mind Bolland, or Ott for that matter, signing for a couple of years while the prospects have time to develop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JE14 Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 A ninth-rounder who on most teams would likely be used as a fringe 3rd liner in return for a late 1st, or 2nd rounder? Throw that trade offer at any GM, and they'll laugh you off the phone. Don't get me wrong - I love Hansen as a player, and think that he's great as a temporary 2nd line fill-in, but to expect to get a late 1st (or even a late 4th) is just ridonkulous. At best - if you play your cards right - you might be able to trade him for a 5th or 6th rounder + spare part cap hit return. Some other users posted what other 3rd liners have gotten. I can't remember many but I do remember that Gaustad got a first rounder, so I don't see why Hansen couldn't get a first or a second. Taking away this season, Hansen was on pace for 47 points last year and 39 the year before. He's most definitely a third liner, one that could potentially fill in on the top 6 if injuries occured. A second liner doesn't have to get 70 poitns like most of you believe they should be counted on for about 50, so Hansen isn't that far off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keslerific Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 A ninth-rounder who on most teams would likely be used as a fringe 3rd liner in return for a late 1st, or 2nd rounder? Throw that trade offer at any GM, and they'll laugh you off the phone. Don't get me wrong - I love Hansen as a player, and think that he's great as a temporary 2nd line fill-in, but to expect to get a late 1st (or even a late 4th) is just ridonkulous. At best - if you play your cards right - you might be able to trade him for a 5th or 6th rounder + spare part cap hit return. I'd say he's worth a 3rd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Stork Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share Posted April 7, 2014 Youth please and thank you. True Torts likes having young guys in the lineup just like what we did with Jensen Horvat is certainly ready for the next level not sure Fox is a maybe Shinkaruk not quite ready Gaunce is a maybe as well him and Fox have deadly chemistry that can punish any team in the NHL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 True Torts likes having young guys in the lineup just like what we did with Jensen Horvat is certainly ready for the next level not sure Fox is a maybe Shinkaruk not quite ready Gaunce is a maybe as well him and Fox have deadly chemistry that can punish any team in the NHL Easy there big fella. Gaunce and fox are a long shot to make the team next season IMO. Gaunce will need at least a season in the AHL, Fox may need two if he can even take the next step. Horvat is not a lock either, although I'm sure they'll give him every opportunity just like they did with Hodgson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetliner Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 lol signing joikenin and gaborik - hell no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Stork Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share Posted April 7, 2014 lol signing joikenin and gaborik - hell no Their good solid veteran wingers that can still score goals This lineup can certainly bring this team up top in the standings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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