Talon71

Agreed. I rarely post, but I'm on multiple times every week. This forum helps keep my interest in the Canucks, while keeping me up to date on all things Canucks.

I have always enjoyed coming here to read and learn what is happening with the Canucks. My thanks to all the posters here.

Considering I'm in an international marriage (different culture and language), I can understand what you say. Whether he is traded or not, let the chips fall where they may.

Same here.

I'm just thankful we finally have a group that can draft. We had a good team for awhile (Naslund, Linden, Sedins, etc.). Before that the Canucks had lousy teams with just as bad drafting. IMO This is the first time I am excited over our prospects. Benning is not perfect, but the drafting team he assembled is the best I think the Canucks ever had. The pros outweigh the cons

Great to hear! Thanks Alf!

Exactly my thoughts. Miller was a first round pick, exactly what we need. First round pick for a future first round pick. Don't understand the uproar. The rest of the trade is for "knowing" what we get under a good contract.

Agreed. With luck he'll be a good influence on Virtanen

So, where do we discuss the Canuck trade again?

I think we should keep all our picks until Bo shows up to the ice with a cane, and wearing depends. Was so easy with other managers to find a line mate for the Sedins through the draft. Sucks to lose a first rounder. Not saying I'm thrilled about that. But if he plays on Peteys wing, then it's worth the gamble. IMO

Considering most of the Sedin time here was spent without a first line winger.... (that is a waste) I'm glad Petey is not going to have the same situation. Sucks to lose a 1 st rounder, but overall I think it's for the best.

Unfortunately I agree.

What if we had won the lottery and leafs lost last year? Would we still be WAY BEHIND? Is our defense and goaltending WAY BEHIND? How many years have the Canucks made playoffs compared to the leafs? Does that not affect draft position? What prospects did Canucks have 2 or 3 years ago?

I read many times it takes bigger guys more time to get going. Its pre-season, so I'm not worried.

Nice! Thanks for sharing