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I have been advocating for keeping both Markstrom and Demko of course. It’s more about the effect of losing Markstrom now and go into uncharted territory with an even more unknown factor as the last line of defense when goaltending is one major reason the Canucks are where they are... Markstrom so far, has proven he can shut the door with all star saves. Yes, the playoffs are another beat altogether. But I believe Markstrom gives the Canucks the best chance right now. The Cup is still three or more years away. But as we speak, we have a team. Anything can happen. Last year Cup teams fell apart in the first round. The playoffs are crucial and we may be surprised. The fight-back has suddenly appeared and I believe it starts in goal.
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It’s not the goaltenders that are similar. It’s the importance of the goaltender to the team that is similar. I don’t think Demko or DiPietro nor a rental can do what Markstrom currently does.
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Markstrom came from the Luongo trade in 2014 when the Canucks were in total decline and stagnating from non-action after the 2011 Cup Final. The Canucks played Miller through an organizational transition that didn’t work until the declining transition became an official rebuild. Markstrom has proven himself necessary for winning consistently. He hasn’t made the playoffs because the team wasn’t good enough. Benning rebuilt the team with future superstars who are just starting to flourish. Benning then went and signed agitating vets to protect these kids in Beagle, Roussel and Beagle. Two out of three work. Benning then faced a new mandate; make the playoffs. So with the acquisition of Miller, Myers, Benn, Fantenberg and Ferland, Benning has created a team that is about to enter their first playoff since 2015. Unfortunately it looks like Ferland can’t make it to the party. So saying that Markstrom has never been in the playoffs, sure. Neither had Luongo when the Canucks got him. But the team was already built and were missing an elite goalie and a DD in Mitchell. Getting rid of Markstrom is like getting rid of Luongo before the good times.
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[Proposal] Tyler Toffoli and Wayne Simmonds
Me_ replied to Pears's topic in Proposals and Armchair GM'ing
Because he’s such a good drafter. -
[Proposal] Tyler Toffoli and Wayne Simmonds
Me_ replied to Pears's topic in Proposals and Armchair GM'ing
My post had nothing to do with narrative. In fact, the underlying tone of my post is; I’m not worried Benning giving up picks. -
Love it. Hopefully for a 1st in 2020. Just for fun... Anyone could trade their #1 pick in the next draft. However, let’s narrow it down a bit. Teams currently not making the playoffs, Detroit, L.A., Ottawa, New Jersey, Anaheim, San Jose, Chicago, Buffalo, Montreal, Minnesota, Nashville, Winnipeg, the Rangers, Florida and Carolina. I believe Demko has the potential to be a heck of a goaltender. I wouldn’t want Demko in the West. Or at least in the Pacific. So that cancels L.A. (2OA20), Anaheim (6OA20) and San Jose, which don’t have a pick in the 2020 draft. However, seeing that L.A.’s Quick is 34 years old and seems to have lost a major step this year, if L.A. wants Demko for the 2OA20, do you pull the trigger? How about Anaheim? Gibson is 26 years old and may just be having an off year. But Miller is now a 39 year old backup. If the Ducks call for a Demko/ 6OA20 swap, does the high pick outweigh having Demko in the Pacific? Chicago seems to have different problems than in net. In Minnesota it is a game of patience as 33year old Dubnik is having an off year and Sadlock is 32 years old and Kahkonen isn’t fully ready but looks to be their future. In Nashville, Rinne is 37 years old and his numbers reflect his age with a 3.11/.895. Saros is only 24 years old and in his fifth season with the Preds and looks to take over a declining Rinne. Winnipeg is Hellebuyck land. They’re fine. Looking to the East, the current non-playoff teams that could be potential trade partners would be Detroit, Ottawa, New Jersey, Buffalo, Montreal, the Rangers, Florida and Carolina. Detroit holds the 1OA20 and are in need of pretty much everything a hockey team requires. Howard is 35 and in decline and Bernier is an alright 1B goaltender. But for the 1OA20? Extremely doubtful. Ottawa has Anderson who is under .900 sv% and over 3.200 GAA. Nilsson is injured and Hogberg’s numbers are inconsistent. In Buffalo, Hutton is 34 years old, also with underwhelming numbers; 3.16/.896. Johansson’s numbers are 2.78/.889 but he’s 24years old so there’s room for growth there. Ullmark looks to run the show for Buffalo as he is 26yrs old and has ok numbers at 2.72/.914. So Buffalo has a 24 year old backup to a 26 year old stable goaltender. They may be just fine, but it’s Buffalo. No one really knows how to get out of that mess. Montreal is set in goaltending as they don’t have to make a move for a couple of years. The Rangers’ Lundqvist’s numbers are also following his tender age of 37. 24 year old Georgiev‘s numbers aren’t that impressive either and 24 year old Shesterkin only has seven NHL games under his belt. New York could very well decide to up their goaltending game with Demko. Florida is set with Bobrovsky for best or worst and Carolina is in the thick of things, running a capable duo of Reimer/ Mrazek. I’d say that Edmonton is also in need of goaltending as 37 year old Smith finishes his career and 31 year old Koskinen isn’t necessarily a fresh face either. Teams with multiple picks in next year’s draft are New Jersey, Ottawa, Minnesota, Carolina and Tampa Bay, all with two each. Tampa Bay is pretty set in goaltending. Detroit is about to draft 1OA20 so I would be very surprised if they let that one go. To me, the most likely teams to shed a 1st for Demko at the draft in 2020 are New Jersey, Ottawa, L.A., Minnesota and Edmonton. Is Demko worth any of these picks? (Based on 2020 NHL mock draft) 1OA20 - DET 2OA20 - LAK 3OA20 - OTT 4OA20 - NJD 5OA20 - OTT 6OA20 - ANA 10OA20 - MIN 13OA20 - NJD 19OA20 - EDM 26OA20 - MIN
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Letting Markstrom go is like letting Luongo go in 2010. It would’ve made no sense then, and it makes no sense now.
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McEwen had a recent fight Pearson had a recent fight Virtanen had a recent fight Myers had a recent fight Add Simmonds and Tryamkin and the Canucks don’t need a “true enforcer”. Toughness by committee is how Boston won against the Canucks and it may be how they win it this year too.
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[Speculation] Canucks interested in Wayne Simmonds
Me_ replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Trades, Rumours, Signings
This team isn’t the same without Beagle. Is that big money? Same with Roussel. -
[Speculation] Canucks interested in Wayne Simmonds
Me_ replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Trades, Rumours, Signings
Dude. I’ll take Roussel over Simmonds any day of the week. Roussel’s $3.000MIL is very fair for what he brings. Roussel is the least of the Canucks’ worries. What he does for this salary, no one does on the team. You don’t just trade to say you’ve traded. It has to make sense. Trading Roussel doesn’t make sense, especially since he looks to be an integral part of the grinding that could push this team over the edge in the playoffs. -
[Speculation] Canucks interested in Wayne Simmonds
Me_ replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Trades, Rumours, Signings
I’d rather keep Gaudette than Madden who is 5’11” 150lbs. -
I am for a Crosby-like full season sideline for a full recovery.
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[Proposal] Tyler Toffoli and Wayne Simmonds
Me_ replied to Pears's topic in Proposals and Armchair GM'ing
Picks are candy to Benning. I would be weary in giving away picks. -
[Speculation] Canucks interested in Wayne Simmonds
Me_ replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Trades, Rumours, Signings
Hoping Yekaterinburg tanks in the playoffs. -
[Speculation] Canucks interested in Wayne Simmonds
Me_ replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Trades, Rumours, Signings
A top 5 would be asking for a lot. Benning can draft an organizational top 10 prospect for sure. If it is the case, who are the top 10 prospects? -
[Speculation] Canucks interested in Wayne Simmonds
Me_ replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Trades, Rumours, Signings
I’d do Loui/2nd/prospect to rid of Loui’s cap for sure. -
No Cap space.
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[Speculation] Canucks interested in Wayne Simmonds
Me_ replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Trades, Rumours, Signings
Raymond doesn’t age.