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1 minute ago, Alflives said:
I could definitely see this happening. TO would want to dump Marleau on us too, if he would waive to come here.
we could take him on for his last year, and would take the 2020 2nd rounder back. we have the room.
makes sense for both teams, since there are positives and negatives on both sides, as i would hate to see us give up on Jake, but we need a top line forward now to support EP and Brock.
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To Toronto
Tanev - Virtanen- 2nd pick 2020
To Vancouver
Zaitsev- Nylander
Gives Toronto that much needed shutdown shot suppressing RD, cap relief for Marner and a JV's potential
Give Van an RD that can play in top 4 that is healthier long term, 2 years younger and a young top 3 forward with cost certainty
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2 hours ago, khay said:
Man, this is an excellent post.
I don't think we need to sign an LHD unless it's Edler or one of those defensive defencemen on a shorter term deal.
With Hughes to be the main guy and Juolevi in the pipeline, there is no space for Gardiner, beyond maybe next season. Gardiner will want term and as soon as Juolevi makes the team, we will be regretting signing Gardiner. Assuming Karlsson is unattainable, I'd first try to re-sign Edler to 3-year (at most 4 years) deal because he brings solid defence as well as decent offence and in the last year (or two) of his contract, he will be a 3rd pairing defenceman playing a responsible game on the defensive side. Concurrently, I would target Myers as he is basically Edler but on the right side. I don't know what JB's plan is on the RHD if we don't sign say Myers. Nothing in the pipeline and not many assets to trade to attain a quality RHD.
Hughes-Myers
Edler-Tanev
Hutton-Stecher
Schenn
Then, once Juloevi makes the team and say we bring Tryamkin back,
Hughes-Tryamkin
Juolevi-Myers
Edler-Stecher
I like that final scenario.
You have 2 experienced guys to bring a balanced D and O. Hughes will hopefully be our Krug and log big offensive minutes while Juolevi can run the 2nd PP or swap out with Edler.
The only concern would be cap space signing both Edler and Myers to say 7M contracts, and then Hughes, Tram and Juolevi contracts coming up soon after.
It could put us over the 30M mark for defense which would put us in a crunch position, but our D could be top 5 when the kids get a couple years under their belts.
Could see Stecher traded for a low cost RD as 3rd pairing guy to hang on to the rest.
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It's a tough scenario having a 33 YO having his best year since he signed his last contract.
We have to base the contract on his last 3 years and project a decline in the next 3.
Pros
1. quiet but well respected leader on and off the ice, can bring the kids along better then any other Dman
2. Has shored up his defensive game compared to 3 years ago
3. when he's in the line up winning % take a spike for the better
4. 2018-19 again best year for 5 atleast and coincidentally with Sedins gone-
5. has offensive/PP support this year from Hughes, maybe Juolevi by mid season and hopefully a true top 4 UFA signing
Cons
1. injury prone - can count on 20 games missed per year minimum. Cannot log the heavy minutes anymore especially if we're playoff bound
2. Decline should start this year and carry on somewhat like the Sedins
3. Getting paid like a top 2 where he really is a top 4 on a decent team
Thinking 6.5M over 3 years NMC would be about right considering the facts.
if 4 years is the only option we should walk and use the money to sign Myers etc..
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There is no way Lucic is part of our plan, unless Puljujarvi comes with him, and even that is a stretch.
After this years bonus Eriksson costs 9M for the last three seasons. He tallied 29P on a year where he spent half of it on the fourth line. He was one of the top PK'rs in the NHL and one of our most trusted forwards defensively.
Ladies and gentlemen, you can have all of this for a paltry 3M per season after bonus paid.
That folks is a fair deal!
Sell him without taking garbage back Jim, I know you can!
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Hated team, has to be 2011 Bruins and close behind 1994 Rangers
Bruins used to be my #2 behind the Canucks and quickly slipped to #30 on that list for all reasons above.
Opposing player- The Rat and The Buff,
Marchand for being himself and Byfuglien for being in Lou's face and making Canucks Defense life H#ll try to move that SOB away from our net.
Dis-honourable mention goes to Lucic- so happy his contract is worse than Erikssons.
ex Canuck- Messier for doing serious damage to our team, showing zero leadership, screwing over Linden and walking away only to be recognized as one of the greatest leaders of all time. (BS)
ahhhh.... feel better now.:)
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#43 - the Quin-tessential puck mover!
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We get a Middle 6 winger for a bottom 6 D man.
I really liked Pearson in LA and at the time they had a deep forward team.
Here we dont have depth in that position especially with question mark on both Goldy and Baer, so he'll fit nicely as a 200' player with offensive upside.
Guddy was intimidating, the one thing that will really be missed.
I predict Luke Schenn will step in for 800K / year and probably play a better defensive game.
Goes without saying that we will be signing a top 4 RD in the summer for 5M + (or we better anyway) Jet Woo will not be ready for a couple years.
Edler - Tanev
Hughes- 5M+ RD
Hutton- Stech
Juolevi- another signing
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That's perfect!
we take our 3 x 6th rounders and trade to Deadmonton for couple 2nd rounders while Chiarelli's still has his job!
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9 minutes ago, canuckledraggin said:
What makes anyone think expansion would be a concern regarding Gaudette anyways? Just protect him. Are people worried about losing Eriksson, Sutter, etc...? The expansion draft will be a blessing as far as losing one of our older under-performing players.
etc.... must = Gagner
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A bitter sweet situation here if they lose.
Can't watch the game so wondering if JB is behind the bench waving a ELC contract ready for signature..
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2 minutes ago, DallasDrake said:
The real question is...
Which number will he wear?
A young Eric Lindros 88.
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For what its worth.. Maybe consider 2019-20 season depending on his contract situation
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Here's good article on his progression over this year without Pettersson, and his loyalty to supporting his team rather than going for the almighty dollar.
I hope he can bring it right to to the big club at some point next year with Pettersson by his side!
http://www.eliteprospects.com/article.php?id=253
It was unquestionably a strange sight. As crowds were pouring out of NHK Arena, satisfied with hometown team Timrå IK’s convincing 2-0 victory over hated rivals Modo Hockey, there seemed to be a contingent of fans that weren’t headed for the exits at all. In fact, they were moving closer to the ice. To an outside observer it would seem like they were waiting for something. As the minutes went by, it would turn out that they were in fact waiting for someone… that someone being Jonathan Dahlén.
Before we continue, let’s back it up a bit to further set the scene.
The event I am attempting to describe took place mere weeks ago. The 20-year old Swedish phenomenon Dahlén hadn’t just set the hearts of Timrå IK fans on fire up to that point, he’d also burned the scoresheets of Swedish HockeyAllsvenskan to a crisp. Rumors had begun swirling around Dahlén though. Ever since news broke that he had an “out-clause” in his contract that was set to expire on February 15th, fans demanded to know: Would he move up a tier and sign in the SHL? Would he forego a larger paycheck and stay with Timrå? Would the Vancouver Canucks go so far as to bring him overseas right then and there?
Suddenly, Dahlén came out from the NHK Arena dressing room and skated onto the ice. As he got closer to the hundreds of fans who were clamoring to know the details of his future, he put one finger to his lips and called for silence. The arena went quiet as the fans leaned in as close to the ice as they possibly could. Dahlén paused for a second and then exclaimed:
“I’m staying!”
He didn’t have to say more. A loud roar reverberated through the arena – legends say the roar can still be heard around the city of Timrå – as Dahlén made sure to clap his hands and thank the fans that had stayed out to wait as he made his way back to the dressing room.
”Only a heartless fool would leave this team. My heart is in the right place so I’ll be staying here. I see us having a real shot at promotion here. As long as we do, I’m not going anywhere”, he told Swedish broadcaster C More when asked about the decision.
It hasn’t been all sunshine and rainbows for Dahlén in 2017-18, though. As September rolled around Dahlén showed up to Canucks training camp eager to impress the coaching staff only to be struck by mononucleosis. The illness kept him out for most of camp and quickly dashed any hopes he might’ve had of making the NHL this season.
A humbled Dahlén returned to Timrå determined to improve upon his previous season – a campaign in which he scored 44 points (25+19) in 45 games playing with fellow Canucks’ prospect Elias Pettersson. With Pettersson now in the SHL producing at a point-per-game pace for Växjö Lakers, Dahlén suddenly found himself the main target for opposing teams’ defenders.
How things turned out?
Well, considering Timrå is pacing the entire HockeyAllsvenskan in points and Dahlén leads the team with 37 points (20+17) in 36 games, it is safe to say he has lived up to expectations.
As famed NBC announcer Pierre McGuire usually says: “Canucks fans, get excited about this kid – he’s going to be the real deal!”
Not only is Dahlén incredibly skilled with the puck, he also has a wicked release and possesses excellent vision which allows him to get the most out of his ability to hang on to the puck for just the right amount of time. Furthermore, he already has a full season of playing on the same roster – often the same line – as Elias Pettersson under his belt. With Pettersson poised to make the Canucks roster next season, putting Dahlén on the same line could ignite instant chemistry and create that “rookie scoring line” GMs salivate over.
On top of it all Dahlén is just a good kid with a good head on his shoulders. Odds are he’s been approached with lucrative offers by clubs from all over the SHL as well as the rest of Europe – yet he’s decided to remain with the same team he’s been with for four years in order to help them secure a promotion to the top division.
Vancouver Canucks fans; if that doesn’t tell you what you need to know about this young prospect then I don’t know what will.
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This is a great reference for Canuck's stats. Excellent work here!
So many stand out as a surprise, but the Dan Cloutier's Save% and wins gets my attention, since i remember nothing but criticism with Cloutier's play including myself.
#lovestats
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Would be something to see him in the Olympics!
Just talked with
#Canucks prospect Elias Pettersson in Sweden about racking up the points, being tied for 1st in SHL scoring as a rookie and the Olympics.Pettersson on being on the Swedish Olympic radar, "I am surprised, I sent my info to them a few weeks back. Would be dream come true to play in the Olympics for your country."
Pettersson on if he is surprised at his point production as a 1st year player, "Yes I am surprised, it is a tough league but things are going well for me."
Pettersson are being tied for the SHL scoring lead : "Very cool, I try my best every game. I play on a great team with great coaching, the bunces are going my way lately."
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Sami's take on Joulevi
Salo can see the potentional in Juolevi to be an NHL defenseman, "Absolutely, especially with his puck skills but it's early to say if he's a top 2 defenseman or a top 3 defenseman."
Salo : "We are working with Olli on his play on his own end, he needs to improve on that for sure if he wants to be a regular NHL defenseman and he has been better in that area.
Salo on Juolevi's play in his own end : "He's had more ups and downs in that area. He needs to be tougher on loose pucks and being physical in those areas."
Salo : "He is calm with the puck, he makes those easy quick smart passes and stays away from those difficult passes."
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Currently Joulevi is tied #2 in PPG for defense in the league!
I'm really hoping this is the turning point for him now showing some confidence.
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Granlund isn't your prototypical 4th line centre as discussed so how about this line up
sedin- sedin - hansen
Baertchi -horvat -Eriksson
Etem - Granlund - Sutter
Burrows - gaunce - dorsett
Granlund and Etem had a bit of chemistry. Granlund and Sutter would take faceoffs on their good sides. gets him on the 3rd line with some talent and needed size.
4th is still a decent shutdown, physical line.
[Rumour] Canucks Shopping Tanev
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agreed, a 60 game Tanev is better then an 80 game Zaitsev and Toronto knows that.