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Miller has 454 career points. You're looking at PIMS

Go check out his AHL scraps from 2019/2020 at hockeyfights.com Kids tough as nails and throws with both hands. https://www.hockeyfights.com/players/n30592

Especially with Lucic riding shotgun. Wouldn't mind seeing Canucks take a swing at Kurtis Gabriel this offseason. Also heard Reaves could be available.

Like this deal for Av's. Shows that a cup contender still sees value in size and toughness. Like Vegas with Reaves, Tampa with Maroon etc. Hopefully van follows suit!

Hey guys, just for poops and giggles I wanted to see if any of you would consider this now that we have an idea of what Hughes might get after the Makar extension. Proposed Trade: New Jersey gets: Quinn Hughes Vancouver gets: Ty Smith, Nolan Foote, Miles Wood Vancouver gets a stud D prospect in Smith, plus another great prospect in Foote and a legit young player in Wood. New Jersey gets the chance to have all 3 Hughes brothers. Vancouver gives up their 1st true superstar D man but gets Smith in return to soften the blow. I estimate Hughes will get 7.5-8M after Makar's extension so that money can get spread out elsewhere. Flame away this is just for fun but curious to see what everyone thinks or would do. Underpay or overpay by Jersey?

Don't we all.

Who is Robertson?

Hey guys, I'm not great at valuing players or picks etc but something that could work for both sides just came to me. Would it be fair value? Would either team consider it? Figured I'd ask you guys. To Vancouver: Buffalo's 14th overall (acquired today from Philly) and 33rd overall To Buffalo: Vancouver's 9th overall. Buffalo already has 1st and is rumored to want to get another top 10 pick. There seems to be a consensus that the top 9 are the cream of the crop (maybe top 10). Buffalo would get another top level player while Vancouver trades down and gets (I believe) the 13th pick due to Arizona's forfeiture and another almost 1st rounder at 33rd. I think there is still great value to be had at 13/14 and 33 plus their 41st. Might be a good strategy to fill the pipeline again? Seems to be fair value but what are your thoughts?

Did anyone see this article by Daniel Wagner the other day? Holtby is playing great hockey which is all we could ever ask, and there's an article in the local media on how we want this to continue solely so that he has to leave town? Bush league "reporting". Imagine being a player knowing that you're giving it your all for a team and playing great, and the wish is that you'd leave town. Why would free agents even want to sign here? I get that some contracts are worse than others, and there are scenarios where we do wish certain players would get picked up in expansion etc, but to literally write an entire article about it seems weak to me. Just my thoughts. https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/canucks-hockey/if-all-goes-well-for-the-canucks-braden-holtby-will-play-himself-right-out-of-vancouver-3667651

Man I would love that. Deslaurier would add a much needed toughness and grit element to this team and he can play as well. He currently has 3G 2A in 19 games while also being able to take on the Reaves, Wilsons etc. Would be an interesting trade though as Vancouver is going to rely on the fact that Jake scored 18 last year even though he has 1 this year. Anaheim would try to say that ND is outscoring Jake this year so why would they add a 3rd plus take on Jake's extra salary. I haven't posted in months but this proposal got the juices flowing lol. I wonder who Anaheim would be thinking of sending our way???

I get it. I hate the guy too. Personally I don't know why more people don't just grab him and take a major on him lol. I guess he can get away with it since he has Chara watching over him. But at the same time I'd never complain about his 28G 59A 87P in 70 games last year. Plus having a guy like that usually leads to more scrums etc which is always exciting. Basically the only reason I used to tolerate Cooke when he was on our team. I hated everything he stood for but did like the chaos he brought to the games, even if others had to bail him out.

LOL. I could be wrong but I'd wager that you probably cheered on Bertuzzi, Cooke, and Ruutu back in the day? Or since we're talking about 2011 I'd go out on a limb and say you might even have been been cheering on Kesler, Burrows, Lapierre and Torres that playoff run, no? Maybe even during the series against the Bruins? Not defending the Bruins but the Canucks have had their share of players of the same mould. And I loved them when they were on our team and I'd make room for more players like them on our team nowadays. Basically anyone that can help us win, which I think Chara could. To each their own tho!

This person gets it.

Thanks for the reply. I disagree only because Tryamkin doesn't have that same meanness/toughness that Chara has. I wish he did tho trust me!

Great point I never thought of that. It's definitely tougher out West but maybe with Covid next season and the rumored Canadian division in the bubble it won't be so bad. Time will tell!

Not saying he would, I'm just thinking at his age he may be out of options and if he wants to keep playing he may be forced to take less than normal. Who knows though it's just a pipe dream of mine at this stage! Just wanted to get some discussion going.

That was almost 10 years ago, get over it. You're telling me you'd pass on Marchand, Krejci, and Bergeron if we had cap space and they were available etc? I doubt it... Oh ya and also don't forget, our current GM who drafted Hughes, Pod, Petey, Boeser etc was also a part of that Bruins team who beat us.

I feel that the first time someone hit Petey or Hughes and he went over and ragdolled them you'd absolutely love him if he was though IMO.

Hi guys, I know it seems Benning has now turned his sight to a forward, but I think we still need one more D to slot into that bottom pairing. To me, there is a perfect fit standing right in front of us in Chara. Yes I know he's old and shoots left but imagine him being on our side for once. Here's why I think he'd be a good fit Even though he is old, he's still in phenomenal shape Can still play in top 6 but knows he's on the decline so will be ok with bottom pairing and can slide up if needed (still had 5G 9A +26 and 60PIMS in 65 games last year) Leadership he brings (Captain of Boston and imagine him getting in Jakes face for not taking fitness or other stuff seriously) We want size and toughness on the backend - imagine Reaves etc taking liberties with the kids or the goalie with Chara dressed? Petey and Hughes would feel 10 inches taller for sure) He'd be relatively cheap - $2M base last year and 1.75 in bonuses. Plus he played in Prince George as a junior and he has the relationship with Benning. Just imagine a D that consisted of Myers, Chara and Tryamkin next year lol. There will be injuries so the younger guys will still get their chance to play (Juolevi, Rathbone etc and what a mentor Chara would be on D for them) Either way, let me know your thoughts. I think he's the perfect fit for our bottom pairing and would be an upgrade on Benn and Fantenberg.

Virtanen Pearson 1st Thoughts? Would a 2nd be enough instead of the 1st? MTL gets two legit NHL'ers (1 being their new guy TT's buddy) plus a great pick. I'll hang up and listen.

Just thought of another couple of options. Not sure what side he plays or if he can play off side etc, but what about Brenden Dillon as UFA? 6 foot 4, 225lbs, 29, gritty, clears creases and is from Surrey or New West if I'm not mistaken. Plus has lots of playoff experience. Would cost nothing. Or Joel Edmundson from Carolina. UFA as well. 6 foot 4, 215lbs. Gritty and has playoff experience and a cup win. Would also cost nothing.

Boro is a better player than Schenn in every aspect. If you liked Schenn (as I did) then you'd LOVE Boro.

Love the idea of Zadorov. Graves as well.

Basically why I like a guy like Boroweicki. Our D doesn't scare anyone. I love the physicality Myers has brought and Edler sometimes throws hits, but nobody makes it tough on the opponents in our zone. Boro can play a normal shift, provide some offence, hit like a truck, provide pushback, and if needed, drop the gloves when it calls for it.

Hey guys, wondering what you think it would take for the Canucks to acquire any of the following big, gritty, young D men in a hypothetical trade? No right or wrong answers, just curious what everyone thinks. Erik Cernak - Tampa Bay Lightning. Defence 6 foot 3, 230lbs, 23yo 67 games played this season, 5G, 7A, 12 P, 59 PIM Scott Mayfield - New York Islanders. Defence 6 foot 5, 223lbs, 27yo 67 games played this season, 5G, 8A, 13 P, 53 PIM Philippe Myers - Philadelphia Flyers. Defence 6 foot 5, 210lbs, 23yo 50 games played this season, 4G, 12A, 16 P, 30 PIM Any other ideas that fit the mould?