PhillipBlunt Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Based in how this year has played out, no player should be considered safe. My personal preference is that young guys like Kassian, Lack, Matthias, Jensen, Tanev, Stanton, and Corrado are viewed as the future. That being said, if Kesler is being considered as trade bait, both Sedins, Burrows, Hamhuis, and Bieksa must be "made available" as well. The Sedins, just like the rest of the team, have regressed this year. Therefore, regardless of contract, they must be cleared for consideration. They are no more or less deserving than Kesler, Bieksa, Hamhuis, or Burrows. Frankly, I'd prefer to keep all aforementioned players. Guys like Edler, Garrison, Higgins, and Hansen must be traded. They are not core players and their inconsistent play makes them expendable. But Gillis being foolish, gave these players NTCs. Giving them to the true core was a wise choice and based on loyalty. An honorable idea. However this team is going to undergo massive reconstructive surgery, and should not spite it's nose to save it's face. And yes that's the wine talking. Slainte! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KING ALBERTS Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Forget the block, send them to the gallows! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asian player Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 i hate hamhuis but he should be kept as mentor. Bieksa is a heart and soul leader and it would be beautiful if that could rub off on others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Fig Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 The new GM MUST go have The Talk with all the NTC's.....it should be a mandatory requirement for getting the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lui's Knob Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Sedins will never leave vancity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 Sedins will never leave vancityBased on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxVerstappen33 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Based in how this year has played out, no player should be considered safe. My personal preference is that young guys like Kassian, Lack, Matthias, Jensen, Tanev, Stanton, and Corrado are viewed as the future. That being said, if Kesler is being considered as trade bait, both Sedins, Burrows, Hamhuis, and Bieksa must be "made available" as well. The Sedins, just like the rest of the team, have regressed this year. Therefore, regardless of contract, they must be cleared for consideration. They are no more or less deserving than Kesler, Bieksa, Hamhuis, or Burrows. Frankly, I'd prefer to keep all aforementioned players. Guys like Edler, Garrison, Higgins, and Hansen must be traded. They are not core players and their inconsistent play makes them expendable. But Gillis being foolish, gave these players NTCs. Giving them to the true core was a wise choice and based on loyalty. An honorable idea. However this team is going to undergo massive reconstructive surgery, and should not spite it's nose to save it's face. And yes that's the wine talking. Slainte! Your comments about the NTC's are garbage. The Canucks saved a total of around 9 million dollars in cap space with the discounts they got with the NTCs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Marchand Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 The Sedins are going to be seriously tough to move. There aren't many teams in the league that can take on $14 million in salary, especially if the return the Canucks want is high-end prospects. No reason for the Canucks to take on a bloated contract in return, either. They're not going to be traded to separate teams, especially since they have NMCs. It's basically like trying to move one $14 million player. There aren't too many players on this team that I would be opposed to trading, but I would keep the Sedins simply because they have more value to the team than any possible return they could get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lui's Knob Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Based on? Signing their last likely contract? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxVerstappen33 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 The new GM MUST go have The Talk with all the NTC's.....it should be a mandatory requirement for getting the job. Show me a team that just blew it up and traded a half dozen core players just like that... Get real. Even if there was no NTC's, it doesnt mean that there would be good hockey deals to make with these players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absent Canuck Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Kesler , Edler , Higgins , Hansen should be moved. Hamhuis and Garrison if they are willing. Keep Sedins Bieksa and Burrows to maintain some stability for the incoming youngsters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxVerstappen33 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 The Sedins are going to be seriously tough to move. There aren't many teams in the league that can take on $14 million in salary, especially if the return the Canucks want is high-end prospects. No reason for the Canucks to take on a bloated contract in return, either. They're not going to be traded to separate teams, especially since they have NMCs. It's basically like trying to move one $14 million player. There aren't too many players on this team that I would be opposed to trading, but I would keep the Sedins simply because they have more value to the team than any possible return they could get. Why would we ever want to trade them ? Unless you aspire to be the Edmonton Oilers, then you NEED TO KEEP some top 6 veterans here. Plus, ownership is willing to spend to the cap. What are we going to do with the cap space ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Burrows 14 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Hahahahaha Higgins inconsistent? K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 Your comments about the NTC's are garbage. The Canucks saved a total of around 9 million dollars in cap space with the discounts they got with the NTCs. And your archaic thinking is part and parcel of the old guard. And it's garbage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Marchand Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Why would we ever want to trade them ? Unless you aspire to be the Edmonton Oilers, then you NEED TO KEEP some top 6 veterans here. Plus, ownership is willing to spend to the cap. What are we going to do with the cap space ? That was my entire point. There isn't any reason to trade the Sedins because they're going to be insanely difficult to move. Besides, I have no desire to see the Sedins leave, anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Fig Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Show me a team that just blew it up and traded a half dozen core players just like that... Get real. Even if there was no NTC's, it doesnt mean that there would be good hockey deals to make with these players. Who said trading a half dozen players? Find out if any one them are willing to move along. Consider it fortunate if one or two would agree to. It would help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Fig Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Why would we ever want to trade them ? Unless you aspire to be the Edmonton Oilers, then you NEED TO KEEP some top 6 veterans here. Plus, ownership is willing to spend to the cap. What are we going to do with the cap space ? Because they don't help the team win like they once did? Because they're not worth $14M/year? Do you enjoy being mediocre at the expense of trying something different? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxVerstappen33 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Kesler , Edler , Higgins , Hansen should be moved. Hamhuis and Garrison if they are willing. Keep Sedins Bieksa and Burrows to maintain some stability for the incoming youngsters. Show me one team that traded half that many roster players in an offseason //// It doesn't happen. Nor should it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni Zamboni Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 id keep Tanev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinot blanc Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Canucks Rookie: All of the Canucks have been inconsistent this year. Not one of them has played even close to their potential over the season. Bieksa has to go, Edler has to go, Burrows goodbye and Garrison. Markstrom needs more time in Utica but was hung out to dry against the Oilers. Looked like the Canucks are tanking their last two games to make sure they don't catch Winnipeg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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