Haven't we been screwed enough by UFA's not panning out?
I'd rather sign Jaxon Nelson of the University of Minnesota.
Even Nick Poisson Providence College (Not sure he's big enough he's 5'11" and 185 lbs.)
College UFA's are inexpensive and can help out in Abby.
The sad part. If other teams won't play ball, and aren't willing to take on some of Vancouver's players. The team might be that desperate to do a buyout.
Hopefully PA and JR aren't that stupid.
https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/standings
4 points separate 24-28.
Anaheim and Chicago would have to go on a major tear to move up in the standings.
There's pretty much no way Vancouver could get to 31 to 32.
Odd thing is. In Sweden, Norway, Finland they pay more taxes, but they get a hell of a lot more services as well.
You also get free university education. Free Daycare. And excellent scores in both education, and fitness.
Easier Games:
Arizona x2
San Jose: x1
Chicago: x2
Anaheim: x2
Harder games:
Dal: x1
STL: x1
Cal: x2
Hardest:
Vegas: x1
Seattle: x1
LAK x 3
I would suggest anywhere from a .500 record to finish the year to possibly 7-9? 6-9?
Next time folks dump on a hockey player that they are out of shape.
There's not in NHL game shape.
Then there's the rest of us.
It's like saying someone from Rugby 7's isn't in good shape because they can't handle longer games in Rugby Union.
I find it interesting is earlier in the year, players seemed to looking to someone else for answers.
Now, they are given responsibility to help the team themselves. It's just now they are given focus and direction by the coaching staff.
So the answer was always there?
If we can move either Garland or Boeser (Possibly both?). Trade Myers after his bonus.
We will be in better shape. Just don't go out and pick up UFA's, unless it's NCAA UFA's that don't cost much.
Get some cap room, and keep it. It gives the team way more options and flexibility.