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  1. The trade happened before Covid. The salary cap was projected to be at least $83M. Toffoli was brought in to make the playoffs cuz Boeser was injured at the time.
  2. Ok. Then show me good GMs that turned things around in 7 years that had an aging team to begin with, inherited almost zero NHL calibre prospects, and is a playoff contender now in 2021.
  3. With so much noise out there, I'm sure anyone would appreciate a vote of confidence from their boss regardless of how secure they feel. As for the PR, that's just it, PR. Former beloved players joining the organization helps create a buzz with the fanbase. Unless it's in the capacity of learning the ropes like A/GM (like Sakic), I wouldn't put too much stock in it.
  4. I agree with you both here. Canucks need to keep the scouting staff strong to draft gems in early and later rounds. To build up the prospect pool and depth. It is the only way to keep cost control in the salary cap era. Much like how TB can lose Miller but still be OK and be a strong contender. The trading of draft picks in order to "go for it" had left the Canucks with almost nothing when JB arrived.
  5. It could be a bit of both. With all the media surrounding JB if he's going to be fired and fans wanting his head (the flying banner). It would make sense for FA to reassure JB that he's still here and dissuade any fears so he can focus on his job. Wouldn't any good boss/owner do that? I also believe FA doesn't want to spend extra $$ where he doesn't have to. No business person wants to see money spent uselessly.
  6. So you agree that giving the Sedins another shot was the plan/goal at the beginning (retool). Obviously that didn't work out and the plan/goal shifted to rebuild. So clearly the goalposts have moved during the 7 years of JB tenure.
  7. Well I think a winning environment is something to strive for. Otherwise look at BUF and CBJ. Those teams are a train wreck. You could also probably include EDM if they weren't so lucky getting McDavid and Draisaitl.
  8. If getting Svechkov, it would be best to trade down to the late teens and grab an extra 2nd round draft pick.
  9. The armchair GM in me says that forward group looks sweet!!!
  10. Not a success for the fans. But probably a success for FA.
  11. It has to be the playoffs next year. FA badly needs the gate revenue. A shortened season of no home games and possibly reduced sales in merchandise has got to hurt the bottom line.
  12. Maybe Sedins hired to promote community outreach/volunteer under Canucks brand? They were always good with that kind of stuff.
  13. My guess is it's LE. He was shelved all season on the Taxi squad. He can't be too happy about that.
  14. My guess is it's LE. He was shelved all season on the Taxi squad. He can't be too happy about that.
  15. Looks like Canucks will be in 9th or 10th spot prior to lotto. So we get anywhere between 9-12 spot if luck is not on our side. I don't see anyone in that range that can immediately step into the NHL. Probably 2 years away. I'd be OK with your trade proposal to get Reinhart. Not sure about getting Risto though. 1st + Roussel + B prospect for Reinhart.
  16. I'd wait 3-4 yes before picking a goalie in the 1st round. But I would pick goalies with 2nd or 3rd round picks every year in hope to find the next diamond (Demko was a 2nd round pick).
  17. I, for one, wanted a total rebuild when the regime changed. Also wanted them to trade all the old vets (Sedins, etc) and get whatever they could. However, if FA wasn't going to budge in selling the old Vets and wanted one more kick at the cup with the Sedins, what's JB supposed to do?? And if the owner feels that they need to make progress and get into the playoffs, do you tell him NO? To stay the course of building through the draft? Plus the Luongo recapture penalty sucks. That's $3M that could have went to resigning Toffoli. Canucks are just in a rough spot cap wise right now.
  18. Trade Ferland and Beagle to TOR. They seem to be collecting LTIR every season. Lol.
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