gameburn2 Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Gaunce is playing incrementally better every game. No scoring machine, I'll admit, but heading somewhere good. He has a heavy game that is natural to him, seems impervious to injury, cares about improving his game, can play center or wing, and is starting to make real plays. Needs to be quicker, needs a little more confidence, but he seems on the verge of breaking out. Compared to some No trade clause ppl I could mention, he seems to be who we should be protecting for our future. HOW GOOD IS THIS GUY? Too good to leave unprotected, or so lame in points we can slip him by Vegas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 I'd love to protect him. That being said, who do you think we should expose to make room given we have to protect Eriksson and the twins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48MPHSlapShot Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 It looks like we're going to have to expose him. I hate the thought of losing him, but losing Bear Cheese or Granlund would be absolutely unacceptable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salmonberries Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Not a chance I'd protect Gaunce. I just don't see enough improvement in his skating and mobility. I'd rather have Cramarossa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Building Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 3 minutes ago, King Heffy said: I'd love to protect him. That being said, who do you think we should expose to make room given we have to protect Eriksson and the twins? 2 minutes ago, 48MPHSlapShot said: It looks like we're going to have to expose him. I hate the thought of losing him, but losing Bear Cheese or Granlund would be absolutely unacceptable. @gameburn2 It would be great to keep him, but the situation is pretty much as these guys see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fateless Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 I think you're hyping Gaunce up too much. Yes, he's looked significantly improved as of late, but he still not producing points and unless Vegas has been watching the Canucks every game, they won't take Gaunce over Sbisa (who has been quietly having an excellent season). And if Gaunce does get taken, then that is a small price to pay during the expansion draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 3 minutes ago, King Heffy said: I'd love to protect him. That being said, who do you think we should expose to make room given we have to protect Eriksson and the twins? They could go to one of the twins and ask him to waive his NMC. LV is not taking one twin at that salary, without his brother, with a year left and clearly not able to keep up anymore. No chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salmonberries Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Just now, Fateless said: I think you're hyping Gaunce up too much. Yes, he's looked significantly improved as of late, but he still not producing points and unless Vegas has been watching the Canucks every game, they won't take Gaunce over Sbisa (who has been quietly having an excellent season). And if Gaunce does get taken, then that is a small price to pay during the expansion draft. That's the bottom line. Vegas would have little interest in using a pick on Gaunce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 1 minute ago, Fateless said: I think you're hyping Gaunce up too much. Yes, he's looked significantly improved as of late, but he still not producing points and unless Vegas has been watching the Canucks every game, they won't take Gaunce over Sbisa (who has been quietly having an excellent season). And if Gaunce does get taken, then that is a small price to pay during the expansion draft. Theyd have scouts at most games, for every team I would think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 1 minute ago, stawns said: They could go to one of the twins and ask him to waive his NMC. LV is not taking one twin at that salary, without his brother, with a year left and clearly not able to keep up anymore. No chance. I like it, but I think the only way this happens is if they approach Benning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48MPHSlapShot Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 There's no guarantee we'd lose Gaunce if we were to expose him. The fact he's not putting up sexy numbers right now may actually be a blessing in disguise, as he's flying WAY under the radar as a result. If we were to expose Bear Cheese or Granny, they'd be picked up in a second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 1 minute ago, King Heffy said: I like it, but I think the only way this happens is if they approach Benning. I bet the twins have some input on personnel decisions. Not much probably, but enough they know what's going on most of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Just now, 48MPHSlapShot said: There's no guarantee we'd lose Gaunce if we were to expose him. The fact he's not putting up sexy numbers right now may actually be a blessing in disguise, as he's flying WAY under the radar as a result. If we were to expose Bear Cheese or Granny, they'd be picked up in a second. I think Sbisa is gone barring a move. Not crazy about it but most teams stand to lose a good player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 1 minute ago, stawns said: I bet the twins have some input on personnel decisions. Not much probably, but enough they know what's going on most of the time. Doubt it given that Linden was here for the Messier debacle. The twins are far more respectable people but I wouldn't go there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 1 minute ago, 48MPHSlapShot said: There's no guarantee we'd lose Gaunce if we were to expose him. The fact he's not putting up sexy numbers right now may actually be a blessing in disguise, as he's flying WAY under the radar as a result. If we were to expose Bear Cheese or Granny, they'd be picked up in a second. With Hansen out of the mix and baer and Granlund protected It's a dman or Gaunce. I'm betting they move a dman before the ED for another pick in the AD. That leaves Gaunce as the easy target, imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckGAME Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Gaunce is improving, but he is very easily replaceable. Hasn't shown enough this season unfortunately, he has hands of stone, would be nice to have the 4th line chip in the odd goal or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salmonberries Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Gaunce does work hard. You gotta like that try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Just now, King Heffy said: Doubt it given that Linden was here for the Messier debacle. The twins are far more respectable people but I wouldn't go there. I don't see the comparable there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salmonberries Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Just now, CanuckGAME said: Gaunce is improving, but he is very easily replaceable. Hasn't shown enough this season unfortunately, he has hands of stone, would be nice to have the 4th line chip in the odd goal or two. He doesn't move well either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofsurrey Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 I would protect Gaunce over Sutter. Prefer his age and his contract going forward. Canucks should be building for 2020. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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