Pears Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 With Tampa in a bit of a cap crunch right now with them having re-signed Kucherov and being reported to be in on Karlsson, they’ll have to clear out a good chunk of cap space. This brings my attention to 27 year old centre Tyler Johnson. He’s a little on the small side at 5’8”, but he can produce. But, as mentioned, Tampa needs to dump cap so they might not get as much value back for Johnson as they would otherwise. What would be a fair offer for him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Mind Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 He seems to be a popular target, but he has a NTC. Can't see him waiving it to come here. Even if he did, they'd probably want Dahlen or Gaudette involved. I don't think we're the right trading partner for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morrissex95 Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 We'd have to swallow Callahan to get Johnson with him. If I'm JB I'd do it in a second. Callahan only has a few years left on his deal and Johnson slots in as a good 2C which gives Pettersson more time to develop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuckin_futz Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 3 minutes ago, Master Mind said: He seems to be a popular target, but he has a NTC. Can't see him waiving it to come here. Even if he did, they'd probably want Dahlen or Gaudette involved. I don't think we're the right trading partner for them. Isn't he from Spokane, Wa? He'd be as close to home as he could get. If they just need to dump him he could maybe be had for cheap. Think Ehrhoff for Rahimi and White. That was only possible because the Sharks had to clear cap to sign Dany Heatley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share Posted July 11, 2018 8 minutes ago, morrissex95 said: We'd have to swallow Callahan to get Johnson with him. If I'm JB I'd do it in a second. Callahan only has a few years left on his deal and Johnson slots in as a good 2C which gives Pettersson more time to develop. We for sure have the cap to take on Callahan and I think doing so would lead us to not giving up as much as we would have otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babalu Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 28 minutes ago, Pears said: With Tampa in a bit of a cap crunch right now with them having re-signed Kucherov and being reported to be in on Karlsson, they’ll have to clear out a good chunk of cap space. This brings my attention to 27 year old centre Tyler Johnson. He’s a little on the small side at 5’8”, but he can produce. But, as mentioned, Tampa needs to dump cap so they might not get as much value back for Johnson as they would otherwise. What would be a fair offer for him? Was thinking this could be a good move for a skilled top six guy. With his NTC kicking in on July 1st not sure he leaves a contender to come to the Canucks. Would love it though as I think this is exactly the kind of player the Canucks need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 28 minutes ago, nuckin_futz said: Isn't he from Spokane, Wa? He'd be as close to home as he could get. If they just need to dump him he could maybe be had for cheap. Think Ehrhoff for Rahimi and White. That was only possible because the Sharks had to clear cap to sign Dany Heatley. So how about something like: Gaunce + our extra 6th in 2019 for Johnson and Callahan? We get Johnson. The Lightening get Karlsson. And the Leafs ... get SCREWED!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babalu Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Apparently Tampa was interested in Tanev. If they don't get Karlsson would they be interested in Tanev again? Not sure if I would do this with the possibility of Hughes and Joulevi coming in this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgyfan Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 1 hour ago, babalu said: Was thinking this could be a good move for a skilled top six guy. With his NTC kicking in on July 1st not sure he leaves a contender to come to the Canucks. Would love it though as I think this is exactly the kind of player the Canucks need. Tampa is so loaded with great Cs, Johnson is about their 4th best now. He may like the idea going to a team where he can be the #2 again. I don't really like his small stature for our (rather soft) top 6, but his cap hit is pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6string Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silky mitts Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 2 hours ago, nuckin_futz said: Isn't he from Spokane, Wa? He'd be as close to home as he could get. If they just need to dump him he could maybe be had for cheap. Think Ehrhoff for Rahimi and White. That was only possible because the Sharks had to clear cap to sign Dany Heatley. But who wants to leave Tampa, beautiful weather and women plus he has a shot at the cup . I don’t see him waiving tbh it would be more feasible if he had already secured a ring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me_ Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Getting Johnson or Callahan makes no sense. If the Canucks are hard-pressed to find a 2C, they need not look passed Pettersson. I give him 10-15 games and he's established as the uncontested 2C at the very least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 16 minutes ago, Me_ said: Getting Johnson or Callahan makes no sense. If the Canucks are hard-pressed to find a 2C, they need not look passed Pettersson. I give him 10-15 games and he's established as the uncontested 2C at the very least. Trade for Johnson and Callahan, send Pettersson and Gaudette to Utica. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babalu Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 19 minutes ago, Me_ said: Getting Johnson or Callahan makes no sense. If the Canucks are hard-pressed to find a 2C, they need not look passed Pettersson. I give him 10-15 games and he's established as the uncontested 2C at the very least. I believe Johnson has mostly played wing in Tampa but can play centre. So it would be adding a skilled guy to our top six that could play with Pettersson even if he plays centre eventually. I wouldn't mind it if we can unload some of our logjam of forwards to make room. Not wild about the idea of taking on Callahan though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mll Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 3 hours ago, babalu said: I believe Johnson has mostly played wing in Tampa but can play centre. So it would be adding a skilled guy to our top six that could play with Pettersson even if he plays centre eventually. I wouldn't mind it if we can unload some of our logjam of forwards to make room. Not wild about the idea of taking on Callahan though. He was 3rd in face-offs taken behind Point and Stamkos last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babalu Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 32 minutes ago, mll said: He was 3rd in face-offs taken behind Point and Stamkos last year. So he can play centre or wing which would be a good fit if they are planning to transition Pettersson to Centre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlanB Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 At one point in time I'd have been interested in TJ. Now I'm thinking just play the kids already instead of pushing them further down/out of the lineup. If they're as close as JB thinks they are it shouldn't take years for them to establish their roles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babalu Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 1 hour ago, PlanB said: At one point in time I'd have been interested in TJ. Now I'm thinking just play the kids already instead of pushing them further down/out of the lineup. If they're as close as JB thinks they are it shouldn't take years for them to establish their roles. I'm all for playing the kids. I just think maybe we could use at least one more skilled player in the top six. Not sure we want Sutter as our 2C. I feel we have too many middle six players and should think about moving some players to make room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHL'er Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 8 hours ago, Hutton Wink said: Trade for Johnson and Callahan, send Pettersson and Gaudette to Utica. FINALLY someone who makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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