TheGuardian_ Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 4 minutes ago, Alflives said: I'm really excited about what we get back for these older players too. Are we just setting ourselves up for a big let down again? I am afraid that Benning etal are too old school, you build the team in the off season and then just tweek a tiny bit later only if necessary and it isn't necessary for the Canucks. Henrik wants Kelowna Rockets he probably owns them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_314 Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 33 minutes ago, TheGuardian_ said: I am afraid that Benning etal are too old school, you build the team in the off season and then just tweek a tiny bit later only if necessary and it isn't necessary for the Canucks. Henrik wants Kelowna Rockets he probably owns them. That's what I don't really get. For sure if you want to build in the off-season and then let them bond and play together while only tweaking as necessary it leads to more chemistry in the locker room and on the ice, but is management rather lacking in the business side of things when it comes to UFA's? If they know that the player (e.g. Hammer and Vrbata last year) likely won't be back (either because you have a younger guy to fill his role or if they're a pending UFA that you're struggling to re-sign), why not just move them to get something instead of having them go down with the ship and then walking for nothing? I just hope that it won't be the case with Burr and Miller this year, and it'd suck to see someone like Baertschi get plucked by Vegas if the team is so blind to protect Hansen instead of reading the market and moving Honey Badger at this deadline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Ryan Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 1 hour ago, Alflives said: When trades are close, players are ABSOLUTELY sat out, just to be certain no injury could happen. I doubt even one poster here would deny that has happened. This is one that, yes, has been seen many times over the years. Sometimes, though, I think the players are held out, because of the trade being so close that you need the player to NOT be actively playing for you. But, yeah, watch the lineups over the next couple of games. If some of the trade names are of the sudden not in the lineup, I'd be willing to bet that a trade is eminent, like in the next hour or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 2 minutes ago, Father Ryan said: This is one that, yes, has been seen many times over the years. Sometimes, though, I think the players are held out, because of the trade being so close that you need the player to NOT be actively playing for you. But, yeah, watch the lineups over the next couple of games. If some of the trade names are of the sudden not in the lineup, I'd be willing to bet that a trade is eminent, like in the next hour or so. Alf tingles with utter excitement! This is too much fun! ... Damn it! I think the tingling is another rash! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Ryan Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 2 minutes ago, Alflives said: Alf tingles with utter excitement! This is too much fun! ... Damn it! I think the tingling is another rash! Uh, sure...I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckylager Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 2 hours ago, TheGuardian_ said: Now I don't want to be banned again Lmao! One of your best posts ever. Who are / were you, really? To respond to your OP - just like any trade, you make it when it happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Didn't the OP make the same thread a few days ago saying basically the same thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlinkas wrister Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 8 minutes ago, Ghostsof1915 said: Didn't the OP make the same thread a few days ago saying basically the same thing? And yet one of his sig's is: Doing The Same Thing Over and Over Again And Expecting A Different Result Is The Definition Of Insanity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earlcampbell34 Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 I think Benning is trying to make a larger trade. The team needs offence and we have extra d. There are teams that are up against the cap and have a number of RFA's to sign, like TBL. A trade to TB Hutton,Hansen,Markstrum,Subban for Drouin, 5th, B prospect seems plausible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Maybe JB is still looking at the Avs? Hutton + Virtanen for Landeskog? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earlcampbell34 Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Maybe, I just think Drouin brings more offence. Wouldn't be opposed to GL though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajax- Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 3 hours ago, TheGuardian_ said: Okay I tried starting a conversation about starting to trade earlier than last year a few days ago, evidently it was in the wrong forum and was blocked and grouped together with a deal done that day. Now I don't want to be banned again so hopefully this is okay this time, but it won't be about specific players just about Benning and the Canucks getting started before the TD. Ahhh, Mr. Benning, it looks like they are starting to trade already. Can you come back from your vacation (this was 4 days ago) please. There are many advantages to being in the front of the line, being the leader instead of the follower or not missing out because it was tried/started at the last minute. As expected, the Canucks are a few points out of a playoff spot with 3 or 4 teams competing for the last wild card spot, several defence men have already been moved and a forward very similar to Hansen. It appears the expansion draft is not playing as big a role as some thought it might. Recent news of Benning approaching all the clause holders about being moved is promising, Eriksson is unmoveable because of the massive signing bonuses each year, so he is one that they truly say, "we couldn't find a buyer" so that excuse is already used up, management will not say which player this statement would be attributed to as the player would still be on the team, so they have covered themselves to get not much done now. Compound that statement with an out break of the mumps and it looks like it could very well be an easy week for Benning etal, no other teams interested because they don't want to take a chance of getting ill. Draft picks are being dealt out in just about every deal done so far. So should the fans expect another epic disappointment? Or should they hope for a grand slam? How about just something done? 9 points..................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Building Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 1 hour ago, luckylager said: Lmao! One of your best posts ever. Sentences, maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckylager Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 3 minutes ago, Green Building said: Sentences, maybe. Nah, I only made it to "Now I don't want to get banned again".. too funny. Poor dude, one of those guys that just doesn't get it and cannot catch a break. I am a horrible person for finding so much pleasure in his sadness, I get that but - hahaha! His topics are excruciating most of the time, but the fact that the mods have been suspending him made me laugh. In fact, I giggled whilst writing this entire post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckylager Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 1 hour ago, Alflives said: Maybe JB is still looking at the Avs? Hutton + Virtanen for Landeskog? No matter how much I'd love Landy here, I only have two words when "trade Jake" comes up. Those two words- Cam Neeley. Don't give up on young powerforwards. Keep him until at least age 23 or stage 2 rehab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustABandwagoner Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 4 hours ago, smithers joe said: i trust that JB will do what he can. Then trust JB to do nothing but sit back and watch TDL while eating popcorn :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lethal_spaghetti Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 1 hour ago, Earlcampbell34 said: I think Benning is trying to make a larger trade. The team needs offence and we have extra d. There are teams that are up against the cap and have a number of RFA's to sign, like TBL. A trade to TB Hutton,Hansen,Markstrum,Subban for Drouin, 5th, B prospect seems plausible For some reason I think you are right. I truly believe that Hutton is being shopped and that that is how JB is trying to acquire a top 6 F. As for that proposed trade I don't think Tampa does that at all Drouin is a beast and I feel they would rather let Johnson walk before Drouin It's just a feelling i have and whether or not it comes to fruition remains to be seen. I for one am all for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Building Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 27 minutes ago, luckylager said: Nah, I only made it to "Now I don't want to get banned again".. too funny. Poor dude, one of those guys that just doesn't get it and cannot catch a break. I am a horrible person for finding so much pleasure in his sadness, I get that but - hahaha! His topics are excruciating most of the time, but the fact that the mods have been suspending him made me laugh. In fact, I giggled whilst writing this entire post. You're a better man than me. most of the time I only make it to his avatar on the "new topic" section, give it a few hours or days, then cruise in to check the damage. If there were cakes given out for garbage threads I can think of someone who'd have diabetes by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckylager Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 14 minutes ago, Green Building said: You're a better man than me. most of the time I only make it to his avatar on the "new topic" section, give it a few hours or days, then cruise in to check the damage. If there were cakes given out for garbage threads I can think of someone who'd have diabetes by now. Apparently, that's what killed desi So they stopped giving cakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Building Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Just now, luckylager said: Apparently, that's what killed desi So they stopped giving cakes If you ask Hutton Wink, the cakes were vaccinated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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