dm_ranger

I think a better deal would be: Sutter and Hutton for one of their RFA wingers assuming we can sign them. (they have a few- don't have much time and didn't look up which one to target first) Giving them Sutter allows them to shop Kadri somewhere else and free up cap space which helps them. We get a promising winger and rid of Sutter They get a D upgrade, save cap space and get some assets for Kadri.

I've also heard that this type of contract is mostly lock-out proof too. A main reason players are pushing for it. Even if the season is shortened, if they play at all they get the entire bonus. They don't care about the salary -- they get the full bonus.

Agree 100%. The safety net is this year the winning and standings are bonus and not expected. I think next year is the year people will start expecting wins. if we get hit with more injuries this year it keeps the tankers happy but most of us didn't expect great things this year so while disappointed we don't have the frustrated thoughts of a wasted season that the Oilers have. (again)

I've been thinking and feeling the same thing. Returning to the line up will be a big boost and really up our ability to compete. I think we are scary strong down the middle with him back. At the same time he is probably the best asset we have that is both valuable to others and replaceable (thanks to Gaudette). As such he is the best option to bring in a good defensive prospect or significant draft pick, both of which we could really use.

strong reason not to sign him at the end of this season then. That is a huge difference.

Before the 2021 season, which means anyone not on a professional contract now will be safe. Hughes is safe the other 4 are not.

Horvat - Pettersson, - Boeser, Gaudette - Virtanen +2 Juolevi +2 Demko Hughes and Dipietro won't need them yet as they will have 2 or less years pro. Also, Eriksson doesn't have to be protected -- only a limited no-trade at that point.

I hear there were a lot of scratched games as the 13th forward. Or if you think of Biega a few years ago. Always practicing, great attitude, no playing time. Ray Ferraro had a good overview on Team 1040 yesterday about him.

I agree, but value is both to the roster and as a trade piece. I imagine the eventual goal is to move Sutter, I'm wondering if the combination of injuries and results this season will lead them to speed it up to this year instead of next year. As for Beagle vs Sutter -- Once again, I agree, but the contract suggests they are going to go with Beagle.

IF: Gaudette stays and Green continues to praise his development team continues to slide while Sutter is out does Sutter get traded by the TDL? Would the Canucks go - Bo, Petey, Gaudette, Beagle down the middle and cash in on a Sutter trade to upgrade D or wing? Or put another way -- does the window of Beagle without Sutter show management if a team without just Sutter is OK?