T.Demko
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I believe it's because a lot of us value Motte far more than a 4th. Regardless what the market price is for a player like him, his contribution to our team and his chemistry with Lam and Highmore means much more than getting a low pick back. He was one of the very few players that provided consistent effort any given night, and that seems to be, unfortunately, such a rare quality on our team. Regardless, if Motte made it clear he isn't returning next year, it is what it is. At least we got value back. If this was purely for the purpose of making cap space to overpay someone, then it's an issue.
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[Rumour] Canucks getting calls on Conor Garland
T.Demko replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Trades, Rumours, Signings
Relax a bit, it was just a simple joke with how many "calls" we have been receiving for most of our top players and nothing happened. I never was a pro Garland-trader unless we had the right deal coming back. -
I see this as a confirmation that nothing has changed from the Benning era. We're always going to re-tool on the fly to make the playoffs year-in, year-out. An experiment we have been living for almost a decade, with nothing but mediocrity to show for. Does JR have a better resume for the task? Absolutely. However, he had Crosby and Malkin to work with, and as good as Miller and EP are, they are nowhere near that caliber of talent. I really hope the above is not the scenario, and the management had clear indication from Motte that he did not intend to re-sign with the Canucks. If that is the case, then I guess we can't complain for getting something back... but my guts say the above scenario is more likely.
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[Rumour] Canucks getting calls on Conor Garland
T.Demko replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Trades, Rumours, Signings
Does JR have reception? Where dem phone calls at. -
[Report] Canucks claim Brad Richardson off waivers
T.Demko replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Trades, Rumours, Signings
Lol -
[Rumour] J.T. Miller Trade/Contract Talks
T.Demko replied to Podzilla's topic in Trades, Rumours, Signings
I really hope we re-sign Motte. Best checking line we've had in years... tenacity, consistency, and chemistry... something I can't say for the rest of our line-up... -
[PGT] Buffalo Sabres at Vancouver Canucks | Mar. 20, 2022
T.Demko replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
Not really. That is a very big facade. We have too much anchor to make any big changes to get on par with the top dogs, nor do we have enough future to mortgage for a proper retool, nor do we have a strong enough core to say &^@# it and go all in the next 2 years. Yes, we have some very good core to build around, but we are still 2 to 3 years away, minimum. We can absolutely be patient and let our players reach that point, while naturally letting the bad contracts expire. We can trade current assets that does not fit that timeline to bolster our lineup when we're ready to compete. However, as fickle as this fan base is, there is always a demand for playoff hockey year in year out. We continously sacrifice stability of our future for a mediocre product that may or may not work now. If we're real fans of the team, what's 2 or 3 years of patience? It is time to stop building a team to clinch a playoff birth and properly build a team that can actually win it all, especially because we have the right core to do so. Stop mortgaging our future for mediocrity. -
[PGT] Buffalo Sabres at Vancouver Canucks | Mar. 20, 2022
T.Demko replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
This team can compete for a playoff clinch, but it isn't built as a cup contender. There is a very big difference between the two. Setting ourselves up for 2-3 years down the road, and retooling so we can try to make the playoffs every year also has a vast difference. We've seen what the latter does for the past decade, how much more do we need to experiment? -
[Rumour] J.T. Miller Trade/Contract Talks
T.Demko replied to Podzilla's topic in Trades, Rumours, Signings
Oh we get it. We've lived it many years and JR was never a rebuild guy. Aquaman has always been a retool guy. Gravy for the playoffs, n'am saying? That still doesn't mean we can't be rightfully demanding a change for the result we have witnessed for almost a decade now. -
[PGT] Buffalo Sabres at Vancouver Canucks | Mar. 20, 2022
T.Demko replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
Neither are we now -
[PGT] Buffalo Sabres at Vancouver Canucks | Mar. 20, 2022
T.Demko replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
Do your job JR, sorry but retool ain't cutting it with this group. -
[Rumour] J.T. Miller Trade/Contract Talks
T.Demko replied to Podzilla's topic in Trades, Rumours, Signings
No, and not on the basis that such offer doesn't exist, but from today's lateral move while saving a little cap space, it most likely means Management / Ownership wants to retool rather than properly rebuild... seen this story a million times, and guess we're right back at it, just with a different guy executing Aqua's vision. Looks like Vancouver will do everything to re-sign Miller this off-season. Only way I see Miller traded is if he clearly informs Management this summer he isn't coming back. -
[Rumour] J.T. Miller Trade/Contract Talks
T.Demko replied to Podzilla's topic in Trades, Rumours, Signings
Brace yourselves boys and gals, a new influx of pro traders incoming! -
[PGT] Calgary Flames at Vancouver Canucks | Mar. 19, 2022
T.Demko replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
1.05 x 0 is still 0. -
[Rumour] J.T. Miller Trade/Contract Talks
T.Demko replied to Podzilla's topic in Trades, Rumours, Signings
Anyone got anymore of those Futures Consideration. -
[GDT] Flames @ Canucks l Saturday, March 19/22 l 7:00 pm PT - GO CANUCKS
T.Demko replied to -DLC-'s topic in Canucks Talk
Good, tell Miller to keep it up. We can't afford him getting injured before Monday. -
[GDT] Flames @ Canucks l Saturday, March 19/22 l 7:00 pm PT - GO CANUCKS
T.Demko replied to -DLC-'s topic in Canucks Talk
Maybe JR secretly told the team to ensure they stamp through Frank's thick head that we're sellers this deadline. -
[GDT] Flames @ Canucks l Saturday, March 19/22 l 7:00 pm PT - GO CANUCKS
T.Demko replied to -DLC-'s topic in Canucks Talk
So we trade our assets to rid our anchors. Come off season we overpay for free agents since there is no other incentives for them to join a rebuilding team. Those contracts soon become anchors and we pay our future picks to rid of them. Am I doing this right? -
[GDT] Flames @ Canucks l Saturday, March 19/22 l 7:00 pm PT - GO CANUCKS
T.Demko replied to -DLC-'s topic in Canucks Talk
Geezus... how many picks are we throwing out on Monday? Do we even have enough? -
[Rumour] J.T. Miller Trade/Contract Talks
T.Demko replied to Podzilla's topic in Trades, Rumours, Signings
Actually I admit I was wrong and you were right this whole time. With today's Canucks disgusting display, I'm fully on-board with your analogy. Let's hope JT Miller follows Kesler's footsteps.