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My old stomping grounds
...when it was, "Upstairs Cabaret", above Darcy's
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Yamamoto signed with the Kraken.
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Perhaps someone has seen too many things being thinged, or even thinged by those things themselves... perhaps it's time to dial it back on the thingy thinging of things and accompanying things that may be thinged.
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3 years, 1.3M AAV
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2nd best lifelong Canucks fan in this year's draft
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1 hour ago, cripplereh said:
No calls yet?
Haha, I clicked this post to say "still getting calls?"
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Does Chris McFarland have some dirt on Kent Hughes or something?
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If he won't be qualified, it might be worth trading for his rights and avoiding any potential free agency bidding. He is definitely worth his qualifying offer.
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LATEST | Former BCHLer not receiving a qualifying offer: The third-line centerman the Canucks need?
BY FELIP GOSSELIN JUNE 10, 2023 (7:59 PM)Patrik Allvin and the Canucks have many things to achieve over the summer. On top of them all, finding creative ways to shed some salary. Once that's dealt with, they'll need to find a way to add a centerman to pivot their 3rd line and possibly a defenseman to bolster the team's physicality.
Allvin will have to find cost-efficient contracts via trade or strike a deal with a free agent. Frank Seravalli updated that list of pending RFA's that weren't expected to be qualified, making them UFA's once the free agency opens up in July.
It appears that Tyson Jost is expected to hit free agency. The former Penticton Vee just turned 25, and he's precisely the type of player Allvin will have his eye on. A young and experienced player who's been part of the Colorado Avalanche, the Minnesota Wild, and most recently, the Buffalo Sabres.
The 2016 10th overall pick had promising top-6 potential before entering the league and never quite lived up to the expectation. However, he's reinvented himself into a hard-checking and intense two-way forward. Jost held a $2.0M AAV on the cap until this year; while he's played well enough to command a raise, it's not expected that his next AAV will exceed $2.5M.-
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Best Third Line Centers For The Canucks
Thomas Drance and Harman Dayal of the Athletic: Drance and Dayal look at the best options for the Vancouver Canucks this offseason. Specifically the third-line center position.
As they both write they are looking for that ideal third-line center that can be versatile in every aspect of the game. But the Canucks cap situation is tight.
Pius Suter – The first center they look at is Pius Suter. They project a two-year deal at $2.2 million AAV. He is an actual center and a capable faceoff man. He is also a reliable penalty killer and is an effective scorer at even strength as well. Though the Canucks are loaded with lefties in Elias Pettersson and J.T. Miller, Suter is another lefty but is the best option right now in a weak center market this offseason.
David Kampf – Kampf is projecting three years at $2.2 million AAV. Kampf was a great signing for the Toronto Maple Leafs. He is a gem in the faceoff circle and was predominantly a third-line center with the Leafs. Again another effective penalty killer as his numbers show. He is a solid target for Vancouver at the right price.
Other names that are cheap that Drance and Dayal look at are Teddy Blueger, Lars Eller, and Tomas Nosek. Eller is up there in age but is still an effective player. He is more of a bottom-six player now. If the term and price are limited as they project he could fit into the lineup for the Canucks.
Then there is Blueger. Like Eller, Blueger is a bottom-six defensive specialist. He takes a ton of defensive zone draws. He also is a great penalty killer and surrenders very few shots and scoring chances at even strength. The issue is his offensive ability is more of a fourth-liner than a third-liner.
Another name being thrown around is Tomas Nosek. Nosek is a reliable third-line player especially because he wins north of 56 percent of the draws he takes. He is a solid penalty killer, great defensively, and can play the third or fourth line.
There are other players Drance and Dayal look at but either they do not fit what the Canucks are looking for or will just be too expensive because of the salary cap.
https://nhlrumors.com/nhl-rumors-detroit-red-wings-and-vancouver-canucks/2023/06/06/
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The Canucks have dressed a long list of needs entering the 2023 off-season, and their first objective will be to shed some cap space. The reports indicate that the Canucks have already begun their shopping.
The colored Insider, Eliotte Friedman, was on Donnie and Dhali earlier today and stated that the Canucks could in on possibly the top free agent blueliner to hit the market this summer.
The Interest is Mutual
Damon Severson, who spent the first years of his career with the New Jersey Devils, will be hitting the market since the parties have announced they'd be parting ways.
‘'According to Friedman, if #Canucks can clear cap space, absolutely they can call NJD for Severson's rights. Severson, he would absolutely be interested in a place like Vancouver.''
Damon Severson, a 2nd Round Pick in 2012, is a right-handed shot, 6'02'', and 205 pounds defenseman. The author of 79 points in 161 regular season games over the past two years, he's very well known for his two-way game and could potentially be an excellent match to Quinn Hughes. Coming off a 6-year and $25M deal, the expectation is that he'll hit the market with a $36M over 6 years in mind.
Severson is considered one of the top two assets in the game when looking into advanced statistics. Adding a defenseman of his type would most likely complete the team's right side, along with Filip Hronek and Ethan Bear.
Severson will turn 29 in August; tying him to the Canucks until he's 35 years of age doesn't feel right. What if the Canucks were to manage to get him under contract in the 5 to mid-5s for 5 years? Would that make more sense? Would that be a better fit for their plans moving forward?-
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11 minutes ago, King Heffy said:
I'd want to wait until the report comes out regarding the 2018 WJHC team before even considering touching Batherson.
Interesting choice of words, given that whole situation.
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Anyone know if there's a precedent regarding the Dubas-Mathews-Agent/Agency and what the possible outcome may be?
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Chosen first overall by the New York Rangers in the 2020 NHL draft, Alexis Lafrenière was a highly touted left winger coming off a successful junior career. He seemed certain to become a star with what was then a rebuilding club.
Three years into his NHL career, though, stardom remains elusive for the 21-year-old. A natural left winger, he's been unable to move up on a roster with stars such as Artemi Panarin and Chris Kreider already in that position. Efforts to turn him into a right winger have proved unsuccessful thus far.
It's still too early to declare Lafrenière a draft bust. While seeing mostly third-line duty with fellow youngsters Kaapo Kakko and Filip Chytil, he netted a respectable 19 goals and 31 points in 2021-22 and 39 points in 81 games this season.
Still, much more was expected of Lafrenière given his offensive skills and potential.
He is a restricted free agent coming off his entry-level contract. During the Rangers' first-round series with the New Jersey Devils, The Athletic's Arthur Staple suggested he could become a trade candidate if the team decided to make changes. Following that series, the New York Post's Mollie Walker also raised questions about his future.
Giving up on Lafrenière just three years into his NHL career seems hasty. It could backfire on New York if he blossoms into a star elsewhere, especially if it fails to get a quality return for him in the trade market.
Salary-cap constraints could be a deciding factor, though. The Rangers have a projected $11.8 million in cap space for 2023-24 with 14 active roster players under contract. Like Lafrenière, defenseman K'Andre Miller is a restricted free agent and needs a new contract. They must also address their ongoing depth issues on the right wing.
The Rangers could peddle Lafrenière in a trade package in the hope of landing an established scoring right winger. They could also consider acquiring a younger winger with scoring potential on an affordable contract.
Here's a look at five potential trade destinations for Lafrenière. Feel free to express your thoughts on this topic in the comments section below.
Arizona Coyotes
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Thanks to their ongoing arena saga, the Arizona Coyotes face an uncertain future in their current market.
Meanwhile, general manager Bill Armstrong continues to rebuild the team's roster by trading veterans for draft picks and prospects.
Lafrenière could be a tempting target for the rebuilding Coyotes. At 21, he is the right age to fit within their long-term plans. He could skate on the first line with Clayton Keller playing at right wing or on their second line with center Barrett Hayton.
Nick Schmaltz could be the next Coyote shopped by Armstrong. A skillful playmaker who can play center or right wing, he has popped up in trade rumors this season. He has three years left on his contract with an average annual value of $5.9 million with a 10-team no-trade clause kicking in on July 1.
However, his contract is also backloaded. He'll earn $7.5 million in actual salary for next season, followed by $8.5 million for each of the last two seasons. That's prompted the speculation suggesting the cost-conscious Coyotes might prefer moving him.
The Rangers might not have any qualms about paying out the 27-year-old's actual salary, but they could prefer the Coyotes retain part of his annual average value.
Despite his injury history, Schmaltz is a proven producer with 59 points in 63 games in 2021-22 and 58 points in the same number of games this season.
Calgary Flames
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It didn't take long for changes to come to the Calgary Flames after missing the playoffs this season. Brad Treliving stepped down as general manager last month, and head coach Darryl Sutter was fired on May 1.
Whoever replaces Treliving faces making some cost-cutting moves. The Flames currently have just $1.3 million in projected salary-cap space with 18 roster players under contract for 2023-24.
This could be an opportunity for the Rangers to use Lafrenière as trade bait to pluck a right winger from Calgary. Tyler Toffoli is coming off a career-best 34 goals and 73 points and carries an affordable $4.25 million cap hit. One downside is the 31-year-old is eligible for unrestricted free-agent status next July.
If the Rangers prefer a younger option, they could attempt to acquire Andrew Mangiapane. The 27-year-old's production was down this season with 17 goals and 43 points. However, he tallied 35 goals and 55 points last year and could regain his scoring touch in New York. He's signed through 2024-25 with an average annual value of $5.8 million.
Calgary's next GM could be interested in taking on an affordable young left winger with upside such as Lafrenière. With the Rangers in "win-now" mode, they might be more receptive to Toffoli given his contract and playoff experience.
Montreal Canadiens
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The Montreal Canadiens have been rebuilding since 2021-22 led by executive vice-president Jeff Gorton and general manager Kent Hughes.
A promising young player such as Lafrenière could be enticing if the Rangers decide to trade him. Gorton, by the way, was the Rangers' GM who chose the young winger first overall three years ago.
Hailing from the Montreal suburb of Sainte-Eustache, Lafrenière could be a solid fit with the Canadiens. Head coach Martin St. Louis has done a fine job developing their young players and could bring out the best in the winger.
Lafrenière would get an opportunity to skate at his natural left wing and perhaps challenge Cole Caufield for the first-line role.
Mike Hoffman, 33, currently fills the second-line left-wing role for the Canadiens. They could drop him to the third line to make room for Lafrenière, but 2022 first-overall pick Juraj Slafkovský could be in that role next season. With a year left on his contract and a cap hit of $4.5 million, the Canadiens could attempt to trade Hoffman in a separate deal.
The argument could be made that the Canadiens don't need Lafrenière since they already have Slafkovský. However, the Rangers winger could be a good insurance policy in case the 19-year-old Slovak struggles to play up to expectations.
Acquiring Lafrenière could mean the Canadiens send Josh Anderson the other way to fill the Rangers' need at right wing. The 29-year-old power forward has four years remaining on his contract with an annual cap hit of $5.5 million.
However, pulling that off could force the Blueshirts to shed some additional salary unless the Habs retain part of Anderson's cap hit.
Philadelphia Flyers
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After several disappointing seasons, the Philadelphia Flyers replaced Chuck Fletcher as general manager with Daniel Brière.
Following his hiring, the 45-year-old indicated that he intends rebuilding the roster commencing this offseason.
On March 22, Philly Hockey Now's Sam Carchidi observed the Flyers have considerable depth at right wing with Travis Konecny, Cam Atkinson, Owen Tippett, Tyson Foerster, Wade Allison and Bobby Brink. He wondered if one of them might be traded to add depth elsewhere to their roster, including left wing.
Perhaps Brière looks into whether the Rangers are willing to move Lafrenière to a division rival. He would get that fresh start and the opportunity to regain his form. He'd be playing for a demanding head coach in John Tortorella but could become a player who thrives under his guidance.
The Rangers likely won't be interested in Cam Atkinson. The 33-year-old carries a $5.9 million cap hit through 2024-25 but missed all of this season recovering from neck surgery. Foerster, Allison and Brink have yet to fully establish themselves as top-six talent while Brière may prefer retaining the 24-year-old Tippett.
Konecny, however, could be enticing for the Rangers. He has two years left on his contract at a reasonable $5.5 million annually. The feisty 26-year-old tallied a career-best 31 goals and tied his career-best of 61 points in just 60 games this season.
Brière could consider moving him if he doesn't fit into his club's rebuilding plans.
Vancouver Canucks
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With a cap hit of $84.2 million for 2023-24, the Vancouver Canucks are already above the projected $83.5 million ceiling. They could get some cap relief if Tanner Pearson or Ilya Mikheyev remain on long-term injury reserve, but they're more likely to try to shed some salary.
Canucks right wing Brock Boeser frequently surfaced in trade rumors this season. During his end-of-season interview, he indicated that he loved playing in Vancouver and didn't want to be traded. However, the 26-year-old carries a $6.7 million cap hit through 2024-25 that management could attempt to trade to make room for other moves.
During a May 6 appearance on the Sekeres and Price podcast, CHEK-TV's Rick Dhaliwal pointed out the Canucks were trying to add younger talent this season. He said they've looked into acquiring Lafrenière, noting that his former agent is Émilie Castonguay, the Vancouver assistant general manager.
Dhaliwal believes the Canucks intend to shed some salary this summer, suggesting Boeser might be among their trade candidates. The 26-year-old right winger could help the Rangers address their need at the position while the affordable Lafrenière would be just the type of return the Canucks need to cut costs and get younger.
Making the dollars fit for the Rangers would be tricky. They're unlikely to want to take on Boeser's full cap hit, but the Canucks could be unwilling to retain his salary. It may require an additional cost-cutting deal by the Blueshirts to make this work.
Salary cap info and line combinations via Cap Friendly.
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1 hour ago, Elias Pettersson said:
No. Also, I kept thinking about that movie of the 18-wheeler chasing down that car for 2 hours. Forgot the name of the movie...
11 minutes ago, RUPERTKBD said:I know the one you mean. I can't remember the name either....
Probably wasn't up for many Oscars....
Joy Ride?
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Who will be the first to make a deep fake of Happy Gilmore, with Adam Sandler replaced by JT Miller?
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1 minute ago, Darius said:
Meh… I respect everyone’s opinion here.. I hate both these teams. One team was built by bettmans generous expansion draft rules and the other was built by the the slot machine known as the draft lotto. At the end of the day, as a Canuck fan who has seen my team get few breaks in all the years I’ve been watching, I can’t bring myself to cheer for a team that has somehow had Gretzky and now Mc David and Drai fall into their laps. Just my opinion. It’s ok to cheer for the oil .. but no need to make judgement on those who don’t.
I want Carolina or Florida to win this year.
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CONNOR!!!!
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GOD DAMMIT!!!!!!
What are you listening to?
in White Noise
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