Van 'Nuck Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 But honestly if Benning decides to push for playoffs and we miss it by 1-5 points. We would still get a decent pick. Prob 6-12 if that happens, players like juolevi, chychrun, and other projected top 3 - 4 dmen would still be available. BUT getting 1st - 5th, Ill be the happiest man alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Goblin Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Somewhere in the middle, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHL rocks Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 5 minutes ago, -Vintage Canuck- said: Somewhere in the middle, I think. So you want to miss the playoffs and get an OK prospect by picking 15th in the draft? Weird. Oh, you mean pick a Dylan Larkin at 15th lke DET did. I love that strategy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Just now, WHL rocks said: So you want to miss the playoffs and get an OK prospect by picking 15th in the draft? Weird. Never said I 'want' that to happen. But that is what I think 'will' happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fateless Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Playoffs aren't a realistic option anymore. As someone pointed out in a different thread, we need a record of 21-8-1 to get over the estimated playoff point requirement. That's 43 points in 30 games. We've been putting along at at an average of one point per game, what makes people believe we'll be any better in the last 30 games? This team will likely get worse (assuming we do trade off Hamuis and Vrbata) for the short term while rookies fill the gaps and gain experience. We'll look to contend for a playoff spot starting next year once our rebuild is completely properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I don't think we are going to make the playoffs at this point. We won't purposefully tank but we should definitely trade Hamhuis and Vrbata (and others) to get some value back and to prepare for the next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanstorm Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I think the plan is never to tank. I can see maybe some of the vets going but I think the picture will be clear on the trade deadline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoneypuckOverlord Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 trade vets but if you ask me the definition of trading Vets is, Hamhius, Vrbatta and Miller. those are the guys that might get us a 1st round pick, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILL BILL NECRO Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZ_Canuck Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 #tankformathews Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 44 minutes ago, ILL BILL NECRO said: This is the kyle Wellwood solo tank that only goes to McDonalds and only shoots french fries. Those were my immediate thoughts upon seeing this picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILL BILL NECRO Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 2 minutes ago, Derp... said: This is the kyle Wellwood solo tank that only goes to McDonalds and only shoots french fries. Those were my immediate thoughts upon seeing this picture French fries of DEATH!!! not cause they kill you like bullets. More slowly with cholesterol and you become fat and have a heart attack.... Same result really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgarM Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I don't think it is as cut and dry as tank or playoffs. I am all for getting rid of the stragglers on this team but some kind of framework needs to remain so we prevent from becoming an "Oiler Nation" from being a strictly "tank nation". If we lose a bit of skill(Vrbata) and gain a bit of grit and heart type of players I am all for that. Keeping the Twins, a core D group and an experienced goalie(Miller) is key in the transition period where it will take the kids a couple of years to show their true potential. Edler is a bit of an oddity where he has value but I do not think he is the type of player we need. If he played with an edge(like before he was suspended) he would be effective but he is just not that type of player anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift-4 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 The weekly topic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex425 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Trade vets and see where that takes us. Doesn't really mean tanking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ojibwa72 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Even when we won the presidents trophy there was an early exit. This only proves what has been done in past doesn't work. I say trade vets for prospects/picks and move on. There will be some growing pains for sure but at least this way we have direction and can see what the management staff has up their sleeve. To sit idly by and do nothing is a certain death. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgyfan Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 This team is probably a top 5 pick regardless of 'tanking'. The remaining games are full of teams in the west that can easily overpower the Canucks. With just one team (TO) with fewer wins, any team that ties Van automatically jumps ahead. At this point, I just want to see the guys out there playing hard, having fun and developing skills. *Just hoping that Vrby and Hammer perform well and solidify decent value. Trading all the vets is a silly statement, as few of them have much value to other teams (NTC or bad contracts). Realistically, I would like to see Hamhuis and Vrbata moved. I only want to see Hansen traded if JB can land a 1st or solid young prospect. Add something to Hamhuis and maybe the return is really good. Hamhuis(+retained cap) + Gaunce or Grenier for Honka. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Kneel Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Losing Sutter and Edler..a sign for a bottom finish.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nom_de_plume Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 20 minutes ago, Hairy Kneel said: Losing Sutter and Edler..a sign for a bottom finish.. Yep... It's pretty clear which direction to head in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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