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Free Agent: Possibly available in the mid-term range fitting Jim and Trevor's goal.  NHL pros who can help support the kids and add some grit, skill, and provide mentorship.


There is the class of players below: Not recently or ever on this team

                                                                       

6. Mike Green       UFA    32    D    Right        66    8    25    33    -14    22:04 -    -    -    -    -        $6,000,000

 

13. Valtteri Filppula        UFA    34    C, LW    Left    80    11    22    33    -7    16:28-    -    -    -    -    $5,000,000

 

15.  Mikhail Grabovski      UFA    34    C, RW    Left        0    0    0    0    0    -    -    -    -    $6,000,000

 

21. Tyler Bozak        UFA    32    C    Right    80    11    31    42    6    15:37 -    -    -    -    -    $4,000,000    


22. Nikolai Kulemin        UFA    31    LW, RW    Left    13    1    2    3    0    11:56 -    -    -    -    -    $5,250,000

 

27. David Perron        UFA    29    LW, RW    Right    70    16    50    66    1    17:48 -    -    -    -    -    $3,750,000

 

41. Lee Stempniak        UFA    35    RW    Right    36    3    6    9    -8    12:24-    -    -    -    -    $2,500,000
 

45. Blake Comeau        UFA    32    LW, RW    Right    78    13    20    33    4    15:53 -    -    -    -    -    $2,400,000
 

52. Patrick Maroon        UFA    29    LW    Left    73    16    24    40    0    17:03 -    -    -    -    -    $2,100,000

 

54. Antoine Roussel        UFA    28    LW    Left    72    5    12    17    1    12:23 -    -    -    -    -    $2,400,000

 

58. Mark Letestu        UFA    33    C, RW    Right    79    9    13    22    -18    12:01 -    -    -    -    -    $1,800,000

 

59. Antoine Vermette        UFA    35    C, LW    Left    63    8    8    16    -5    13:48 -    -    -    -    -    $1,750,000

 

64. Michael Grabner        UFA    30    RW, LW    Left    79    27    9    36    13    14:43 -    -    -    -    -    $1,650,000 

 

66. Derek Ryan            UFA    31    C    Right    79    15    23    38    -15    15:36 -    -    -    -    -    $1,425,000

 

68. Cody McLeod            UFA    33    LW, RW    Left    48    1    3    4    -11    06:49 -    -    -    -    -    $1,250,000

 


This is the class of players formerly Canucks in the past 3-4 seasons

 

43. Jannik Hansen        UFA    32    RW    Right    46    2    12    14    2    12:02 -    -    -    -    -    $3,000,000

 

49. Shawn Matthias      UFA    30    C, LW    Left    27    1    2    3    -1    11:10 -    -    -    -    -    $2,125,000

 

51. Brad Richardson     UFA    33    RW    Left    75    3    12    15    -22    14:48 -    -    -    -    -    $2,250,000

 

56. Thomas Vanek        UFA    34    LW, RW    Right    79    24    32    56    -2    14:23 -    -    -    -    -    $2,000,000

 

 

All of these players could likely be had at a good price or on relatively short-term deals like given out to Gagner, Del Zotto, and Vanek etc.  Grabner may get a big payday but the rest seem to be pretty reasonable. Grabner's speed could make him a worthwhile veteran to lock down if we can nab him over a 4-year term. Bozak will likely command a 3-5 year term contract but we might be able to convince him to sign him on the lower end of that. (Unlikely but figured he would be worth adding as a long shot like Grabner.)  


Here is the link of all UFAs currently not re-upd: https://www.capfriendly.com/browse/free-agents/2019/caphit/all/all/ufa  (Please share who you feel could be a good contributor to this squad next season to help replace some of the veteran leadership we will be losing in our 2 all-time greats retiring this evening!)

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I'll take Green on a 2 year deal probably around 5 million per, especially if we trade Tanev in the offseason. I'd be wary of anything longer than 2 years though. 

 

I think Filppula would be a good fit here as well. He can play center or wing and could be a good player to pair Pettersson with next year similar to how he played with Drouin in Tampa Bay. I wouldn't expect 30 goals or anything, just smart, responsible hockey. Something like 2 years in between 3-4 million per should work. 

 

If Benning wants to address the loss of Dorsett, maybe we could also squeeze in someone like Reeves, Nolan, Stewart or McLeod (listed in order of preference). Reeves might command a little more, but they should sign for 2 million per year or less. 

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Antoine Roussel would be a strong addition to the bottom six if they go that route.

 

Jannik Hansen may also be had for a cheapo deal 1 year, 1.5 mill most likely after his dreadful season... coming back to Vancouver may be the best thing for him and the Canucks.

 

Derek Ryan is also another guy I'd like, he'd be cheap centre depth that would be productive. Still think he'll stay in Carolina but Ryan is from Spokane, Washington -- practically a local boy lol

 

And Vanek is always an option to come back. His impact on Boeser has been huge and he's having a terrific run with CBJ. May demand a multi year deal which may be a little steep at this stage of his career... and what the Canucks will want out of him. I'd be okay signing him for two years MAX.

 

I'd love Green or Carlson or Tavares but I don't see any of those guys coming here.

 

I'll be interested in the RFA turned UFA market too.

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Would love to bring back some former Canucks in Brad Richardson and Michael Grabner. 

 

Richie could help alleviate some of the defensive responsibilities for Brandon Sutter and Bo Horvat.  Plus he plays with an edge and a motor that never stops going.  Always thought JB should've resigned him.  He was a great fourth line centre, and is a great faceoff guy.

 

Grabner brings speed and some ability to score. Think he would pair well with Sutter in a shutdown duo, but give a little more offensive finish which is something that is needed. Especially if Sutter's line plays 18+ mins a night, there needs to be an offensive pushback, not simply just sitting back and letting a number one line dictate the flow of the game.

 

I would be very happy with a short term deal with these two

 

Goldobin-Horvat-Boeser

Baertschi-Gagner-Virtanen

Grabner-Sutter-Gaudette

Granlund-Richardson-Archibald/Leipsic

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For defense, I think you need some more veteran depth knowing our history of how decimated we can get, and to help lighten the load for the younger guys in utica.

 

Would love to see a depth guy like Kyle Quincey, Taylor Chorney, or Brandon Manning (just to piss  Conner McDavid off) as a number 7/8 guy. 

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Since our farm team is not located close by, I would really like to see the young players play so it's starting to look pretty full on both forwards and D:
C: Horvat, Gaudette, Pettersson, Sutter
W (more than full): Boeser, Dahlen, Goldobin, Virtanen, Baertschi, Granlund, Eriksson, Gagner, Leipsic, Motte
D (more than full): Juolevi, Hutton, Sautner, Edler, Stecher, Tanev, MDZ, Pouliot, Gudbranson

So the only vet I'm hoping for is a goalie better than Anders Nilsson.

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John Carlson.  Right hand D.  He is going to get a massive contract.  Worth the interest.

 

Mark Stone.  Probably the best player on Ottawa not named Karlsson.  Take away specialist.  Higgins on steroids.

 

Evander Kane.  People don't like him.  But I do.  Speed and grit.  Hometown kid.

 

Andrej Sustr.  RIght hand D.  Think Tryamkin with 6 more years NHL experience.

 

Nail Yakupov.  Making minimum this year.  Has managed to stick around even though was a 'bust'.  Zero risk, major upside.

 

Jannik Hansen.  He is only 32.

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1 hour ago, xereau said:

John Carlson.  Right hand D.  He is going to get a massive contract.  Worth the interest.

 

Mark Stone.  Probably the best player on Ottawa not named Karlsson.  Take away specialist.  Higgins on steroids.

 

Evander Kane.  People don't like him.  But I do.  Speed and grit.  Hometown kid.

 

Andrej Sustr.  RIght hand D.  Think Tryamkin with 6 more years NHL experience.

 

Nail Yakupov.  Making minimum this year.  Has managed to stick around even though was a 'bust'.  Zero risk, major upside.

 

Jannik Hansen.  He is only 32.

Hansen is having a terrible year

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1 hour ago, vinny_in_vancouver said:

Since our farm team is not located close by, I would really like to see the young players play so it's starting to look pretty full on both forwards and D:
C: Horvat, Gaudette, Pettersson, Sutter
W (more than full): Boeser, Dahlen, Goldobin, Virtanen, Baertschi, Granlund, Eriksson, Gagner, Leipsic, Motte
D (more than full): Juolevi, Hutton, Sautner, Edler, Stecher, Tanev, MDZ, Pouliot, Gudbranson

So the only vet I'm hoping for is a goalie better than Anders Nilsson.

I could see a Dorsett replacement.  Is Archibald that guy?  I'm just raising the question because I'm not sure he makes the team with a healthy line up.

 

Gagner was supposed to be Hanks replacement I think but Green looks like he wants him on the wing.  We could see a bottom 6 centre added on a 1 or 2 year term.  Richardson?   

 

As for goal, I think we see the 2 best of Markstrom, Nilsson and Demko with the club next year.

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Rebuilding or building, there is a difference.

 

Vanek is a good safe selection even if he gets a clause contract at 2 mil or so for 2 or 3 years, easily palatable.

Green in Tanev out, depends on the money and if Tanev gets enough of a return, bad time of year to be trading Tanev, too many others out there.

 

There are loads of prospects that need to get on this team, Horvat already has 4 years here.

 

IMO just resign Vanek and maybe Jokien, the idea is to make room for the kids, it also would not hurt the draft spot next year.

 

I sure hope, one of the few times I hope, that the Nucks get lucky.

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