fanofvan Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 For some reason I think Hemsky would be an ideal winger for Kesler...fast, creative, and pass first. Other than that, I only see Michalek, Moulson, or Cammaleri as reasonably priced options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tambellini's Wrist Shot Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 For some reason I think Hemsky would be an ideal winger for Kesler...fast, creative, and pass first. Other than that, I only see Michalek, Moulson, or Cammaleri as reasonably priced options. I agree with you. Hemsky has always had a ton of talent, but it hasn't really flourished until he got traded to the Sens. That goal he scored against Tampa this year was FILTHY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacare Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Even if we were able to sign all the free agents we wanted to fill out the roster(miller, Ott, Vanek, inginla, Cammalleri etc) we still arent good enough to beat LA which makes the discussion kinda moot. lets not cling to the calgary flames model and spend the next 4 years being a bubble team making it to the 1st or 2nd round. Retool with youth not old guys, keep some of the veterans and start the youth movement, If we make the playoffs next year bonus. Colorado thats what we want. We're not beating a lineup of: Gaborik Kopitar Brown Pearnson Carter Toffoli King Richards Williams Clifford Stoll Lewis Muzzin Doughty Mitchell Voynov Martinez Greene Regehr Quick With whatever ragtag of 30 year olds we could hope to assemble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
250Integra Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Yes but Iginla is just pushing it. And i never said 18 to 20. Nice try. Who wouldn't want a consistent 30 goal scorer that does everything for potentially under 3 mil + bonuses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevo882 Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Like I mentioned in another thread on the same topic, the Canucks should look at Moulson as a top 6 forward and one of Benoit Pouliot, Ryan Jones, or Dominic Moore for bottom 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForsbergTheGreat Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Even if we were able to sign all the free agents we wanted to fill out the roster(miller, Ott, Vanek, inginla, Cammalleri etc) we still arent good enough to beat LA which makes the discussion kinda moot. lets not cling to the calgary flames model and spend the next 4 years being a bubble team making it to the 1st or 2nd round. Retool with youth not old guys, keep some of the veterans and start the youth movement, If we make the playoffs next year bonus. Colorado thats what we want. We're not beating a lineup of: Gaborik Kopitar Brown Pearnson Carter Toffoli King Richards Williams Clifford Stoll Lewis Muzzin Doughty Mitchell Voynov Martinez Greene Regehr Quick With whatever ragtag of 30 year olds we could hope to assemble. Really, Sure this team is going to get younger but that doesn’t mean we have to suck the next 5 years. It also doesn't mean that it has to effect the NHL roster. We can still be a team that remains competitive. We already have a large number of prospects, they need to be brought in under a winning environment and they still need to earn their spots. The lineup below would definitely give LA a run for their money. Sedin Sedin Spezza Cammalleri Kesler Iggy Booth Matthias Kassian Dalpe Richardson Archie Hammer Juice Garrison Tanev Corrado Stanton Lack Markstrom It allows our youth do get some professional experience and learn the game at a high level in the AHL, they will also be first called up for when injuries occur. Build them into winners, Not just throw them into the game and hope they pan out Even without any major trades or UFA signings canucks are still a very good team. They will make playoffs next year and will make a push depending how Lack plays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tearloch7 Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 If Iginla is so important as a 'mentor', then he should re-sign with the Flames .. we have 'mentorship' coming out of our ears .. we needs some youth and exuberance to grab this team by the short and curlies and get em motivated .. NO TO JAROME! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merci Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Really, Sure this team is going to get younger but that doesn’t mean we have to suck the next 5 years. It also doesn't mean that it has to effect the NHL roster. We can still be a team that remains competitive. We already have a large number of prospects, they need to be brought in under a winning environment and they still need to earn their spots. The lineup below would definitely give LA a run for their money. Sedin Sedin Spezza Cammalleri Kesler Iggy Booth Matthias Kassian Dalpe Richardson Archie Hammer Juice Garrison Tanev Corrado Stanton Lack Markstrom It allows our youth do get some professional experience and learn the game at a high level in the AHL, they will also be first called up for when injuries occur. Build them into winners, Not just throw them into the game and hope they pan out Even without any major trades or UFA signings canucks are still a very good team. They will make playoffs next year and will make a push depending how Lack plays. No it wouldn't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drakrami Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 why's the list so lacking? Any way.. I'd go for Moulson, but I think a lot of other teams will too. Ignila will never come to Vancouver, we aren't a contender in his eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Doctor Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 My guess is they are going to give it one more shot with the same group of guys from last season. If it does not pan out expect BIG BIG BIG changes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sting Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 I like Cammalleri and Stallman. Also Gaborik, T.Lewis and M.Greene from LA would be solid pick ups. Torres as well. Miller would be great in goal. I would like to see what the two big Swedes can become though. Two top 6 forwards is ideal. The key is no contract should be signed for more than 3 yrs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForsbergTheGreat Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 No it wouldn't LA was one game from being swept in the first one. One game, If it wasn't for a whole lot of luck the kings all mighty roster would have been dissembled this off season. Same could have been said about the canucks in 2011 first round. Same thing about the bruin as well in 2011. The thing people can't understand is that the best roster on paper doesn't always win. If that was the case there wouldn't even be playoff it would just be decided that the team that wins regulars season wins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monteeun Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 No, Iginla is not pushing it. He can still go. How then do we inject youth as people demand if one spot is filled by Iginla. Every year it's this same stuff over and over again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevo882 Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 We definitely need an experienced goalie to split duties with Lack for the next couple of years. Looks like Hiller is the best option left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monteeun Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 We definitely need an experienced goalie to split duties with Lack for the next couple of years. Looks like Hiller is the best option left. I tend to understand the feeling that the way we gave up two great goalies was hard to take. I hope we can get a decent experienced backup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuckfanfromafrica Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 A much more competitive roster that fits Lindens & Bennings Vision of incorporating youth, size, grit, skill, vet presence and balance (4 lines that can play both skill & grind style) would look more like this after these additions. 1. Horvat, Jensen, Kassian, Matthias, Tanev, Lack, Markstrom 2. Add a top 6 Vet with skill, grit, leadership. Iginla fits the bill. Sign him to a cap friendly bonus heavy contract 3. Add a Young Physical Stay at home Dman with potential. Matt Greene has heart of a warrior 4. Add a Vet Dman with a big right shot to stabilize the D core. Salo (allow him to retire a Canuck & help the PP) 5. Add a physical bottom 6 forward with leadership. Thornton 6. Retain current core that underachieved: Sedins, Kesler, Burrows,Hamhius, Bieksa (OD), Garrison (good chemistry with Juice i.e world championship) and Edler( will regain form with a physical stay at home D partner) 7. Unfortunately buyout Booth 8. Move youth in & out from Utica: Fox, Lain, Corrado, Hunter S, Darren A... 9. Sign Depth NHL experience forwards to supplement farm & parent team: Dalpe, Jordan S... 10. Retain significant cap space to add at the deadline if need be: Approx 3.9 million Team Looks more like this: Roster Size Upper Limit Cap Payroll Avg. Bonuses Cap Space 23 $71,100,000 $67,157,500 $850,000 $3,942,500 . D. Sedin $7,000,000 H. Sedin $7,000,000 Z. Kassian 3,000,000 B. Horvat $894,167 R. Kesler $5,000,000 J. Iginla 2,000,000 A. Burrows $4,500,000 S. Matthias $1,750,000 N. Jensen $863,333 C. Higgins $2,500,000 B. Richardson$1,150,000 J. Hansen $2,500,000 S. Thornton 1,100,000 D. Hamhuis$4,500,000 C. Tanev 3,000,000 A. Edler $5,000,000 M. Greene 1,500,000 J. Garrison$4,600,000 K. Bieksa$4,600,000 R. Stanton$550,000 S. Salo 1,000,000 J. Markstrom $1,200,000 E. Lack $1,150,000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksSayEh Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Cammallari would look good with Kesler or Hank. Jensen/Kassian on the other side.... might actually score a goal this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monteeun Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 A much more competitive roster that fits Lindens & Bennings Vision of incorporating youth, size, grit, skill, vet presence and balance (4 lines that can play both skill & grind style) would look more like this after these additions. 1. Horvat, Jensen, Kassian, Matthias, Tanev, Lack, Markstrom 2. Add a top 6 Vet with skill, grit, leadership. Iginla fits the bill. Sign him to a cap friendly bonus heavy contract 3. Add a Young Physical Stay at home Dman with potential. Matt Greene has heart of a warrior 4. Add a Vet Dman with a big right shot to stabilize the D core. Salo (allow him to retire a Canuck & help the PP) 5. Add a physical bottom 6 forward with leadership. Thornton 6. Retain current core that underachieved: Sedins, Kesler, Burrows,Hamhius, Bieksa (OD), Garrison (good chemistry with Juice i.e world championship) and Edler( will regain form with a physical stay at home D partner) 7. Unfortunately buyout Booth 8. Move youth in & out from Utica: Fox, Lain, Corrado, Hunter S, Darren A... 9. Sign Depth NHL experience forwards to supplement farm & parent team: Dalpe, Jordan S... 10. Retain significant cap space to add at the deadline if need be: Approx 3.9 million Team Looks more like this: Roster Size Upper Limit Cap Payroll Avg. Bonuses Cap Space 23 $71,100,000 $67,157,500 $850,000 $3,942,500 . D. Sedin $7,000,000 H. Sedin $7,000,000 Z. Kassian 3,000,000 B. Horvat $894,167 R. Kesler $5,000,000 J. Iginla 2,000,000 A. Burrows $4,500,000 S. Matthias $1,750,000 N. Jensen $863,333 C. Higgins $2,500,000 B. Richardson$1,150,000 J. Hansen $2,500,000 S. Thornton 1,100,000 D. Hamhuis$4,500,000 C. Tanev 3,000,000 A. Edler $5,000,000 M. Greene 1,500,000 J. Garrison$4,600,000 K. Bieksa$4,600,000 R. Stanton$550,000 S. Salo 1,000,000 J. Markstrom $1,200,000 E. Lack $1,150,000 I could go with this. Although i do believe that some of our youths can/should be with the team full team as i think they are ready for some nhl seasoning. If Salo can come back, that would be great for mentoring. Assuming nothing is traded or acquired... Sedin - Sedin - Jensen Kassian - Kesler - Burrows Higgins - Richardson - Hansen Archibald - Mathias - ????? We also have Lain or Santo or JS. We are not in trouble as some people claim. Lots of pieces to work with, within our org. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSniper88 Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Miller linked with Vancouver, Ducks and Tampa on Kesler BUT it's Eklund http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Eklund/CanucksBenning-Jump-up-in-the-Miller-Sweeps-Flyers-D-Trade-Kesler-Tampa/1/60254 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbutcher Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Bring home the Mexican Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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