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Cap Hell for Canucks!!! (GREAT NEWS from Daly re: CAP for next year!!)
theo5789 replied to HKSR's topic in Canucks Talk
We will be concerned about it then. The fact that it becomes a modified NTC right after would suggest that he isn't dead set on staying here and surely will be willing to waive the NMC for expansion purposes. I'm not going to be panicking over this. -
Cap Hell for Canucks!!! (GREAT NEWS from Daly re: CAP for next year!!)
theo5789 replied to HKSR's topic in Canucks Talk
Covered already. Covered already. Covered already. Just want to add that Edler took less term so he wouldn't have to be protected in the expansion, what a guy. If Tanev wants to stay, he will make it work. If he wants to be paid, he will make it work, it just won't be with us. We will see how the goalie situation is. You are right that if we sign Marky long term, then it's clear for Demko. Demko will be sought after if available just like any other backups on good teams, the return will be good (in many cases 2x2nds has been the return, which would bode well for us in the upcoming draft). And it's been covered, but we could just sign some journeyman (maybe Domingue has a bigger purpose here) and we are fine. Where is this report? Everything to date has benn Toffoli (and his wife) praising the city and the people/teammates. Whatever he may have felt about being traded, he and his wife may fall in love with being here and it helps that we are a competitive team. Benning has been looking into the future of the team. He was the one, when we have 20+ million in cap space, that had the foresight to suggest we didn't have as much cap space as it seemed and didn't want to take on useless cap dumps for picks. He always had a plan to push the team forward and we continue to do so rather than be in some spiraling funk that is difficult to get out of. Benning doesn't seem worried about the cap moving forward (perhaps has a plan in place). We are close to the cap because we have an owner willing to spend to the cap to build a winning team, terrible stuff eh? There may be a tough decision or two, but the team will be fine. This season won't be a one off. We aren't Toronto. -
Cap Hell for Canucks!!! (GREAT NEWS from Daly re: CAP for next year!!)
theo5789 replied to HKSR's topic in Canucks Talk
All good picks are made by Brackett, all duds were made by Benning. Duh. -
Cap Hell for Canucks!!! (GREAT NEWS from Daly re: CAP for next year!!)
theo5789 replied to HKSR's topic in Canucks Talk
I suppose that's an option, but teams might rather have their depth that they can also bury for "free". But it could be a contract spot move. Whatever the case, it doubtful that we clear all of his cap. -
Cap Hell for Canucks!!! (GREAT NEWS from Daly re: CAP for next year!!)
theo5789 replied to HKSR's topic in Canucks Talk
So JB showed some trust in his director assigned for the role? I'm sure JB wants to keep him and thus extended him an extension offer. He has every right to pursue other opportunities if he feels he's ready for it. If he takes a different role here, then that takes him away from being the director of amateur scouting and in turn Benning will take the advice of the new guy in the role instead. I'm sure we will be fine after whatever transpires. I should add that if he leaves, he likely bustaroos with his new team anyway, amirite? -
Cap Hell for Canucks!!! (GREAT NEWS from Daly re: CAP for next year!!)
theo5789 replied to HKSR's topic in Canucks Talk
Benning trusts the advice of the director of amateur scouting over a draft issue? Big surprise. Once again, Benning sets out the plan, Brackett and crew are in charge of bringing Benning the best options that fit that plan. Not saying Brackett hasn't done a good job, but it's a team effort and ultimately Benning makes the final call. Brackett has done a good job fulfilling Benning's goals, but who's to say someone else couldn't (DeLorme probably couldn't and that's why we promoted Brackett in the first place, but certainly there will be other good people if required). -
Cap Hell for Canucks!!! (GREAT NEWS from Daly re: CAP for next year!!)
theo5789 replied to HKSR's topic in Canucks Talk
We have had success with Brackett. Doesn't mean he's solely responsible behind all the picks. Benning has set forth what he wants for the team and what they should be scouting for. Brackett is just in charge of getting what Benning wants. The scouts are getting the necessary info back to the team to make the decisions. Ultimately it's Benning with the final say on the picks (with strong advice from Brackett). Unfortunately good people deserve promotions or to be able to chase their goals and dreams. If Brackett wants to try something bigger, then all the best to him. We will only be able to tell how big of an impact Brackett alone has on the draft results when he leaves and how his new team performs. I hope he doesn't leave, but changes will happen and that's just a part of the business. You find the next "Brackett" and move on. -
Cap Hell for Canucks!!! (GREAT NEWS from Daly re: CAP for next year!!)
theo5789 replied to HKSR's topic in Canucks Talk
While I do agree there are some posters that seem to be dreaming, but I think the cap will be manageable. Loui could retire from the NHL and play back in Sweden or if he prefers to stay in the NHL, then he can mutually terminate him contract and look for a cheap deal elsewhere. The alternative for him is that he could be sent to the minors and still won't get to play in the NHL and just collect his paycheque. If that 5 million that is left after his bonus is paid is make or break for him, then his NHL dream may be over anyway. Best case scenario is we clear his cap completely and he leaves amicably, worst case is we save the 1 million+ by burying him. I don't know why some are suggesting that we waive Ferland. If he's injured and can't return, then he's on LTIR and will have his cap managed. I can't imagine us clearing all of Baertschi's cap, so we either retain 50%, buy him out, or take back a contract in return. The last option doesn't do anything for us if we need the cap space. I suspect we are buying him out especially if teams want an asset to take him on. Either we trade of buy him out, we will save about 800k-1 million in this case (as opposed to burying him). Between Sven and LE, we should in the worst case save the amount needed to cover the bonus overages. Tanev may sign for around 4.5-5 million depending on how important it is for him to want to stay in Vancouver. In this case, we would likely need to protect him in the expansion. We likely will have to make a decision between Marky or Demko. I think Demko might be comfortable with another year as a back up (with 20-30 starts) and needing to split games at the least in the following year. But if we commit to Marky, I imagine we explore moving Demko. Like most things, the extremes are generally unreasonable, but something in the middle is most likely and seemingly workable. -
Cap Hell for Canucks!!! (GREAT NEWS from Daly re: CAP for next year!!)
theo5789 replied to HKSR's topic in Canucks Talk
Why does the director of amateur scouting need to be involved with the TDL? His job is to find the best picks available with the picks we do have. If he isn't present, perhaps he's out scouting and doing his actual job. -
The guy wears 69, he probably deserved it.
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He recovered from his cold?
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We trade them for good talent like Miller and Toffoli. Hopefully an addition to the defense next season (I'm looking at you Ristolainen).
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And maybe we felt comfortable moving 1sts and 2nds when we can find gems in the 7th round!
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Seattle fans free public transit for NHL games
theo5789 replied to YEGCanuck's topic in General Hockey Discussion
Reduced traffic from those going to and from games which allows the general public to not deal with as much congestion theoretically. Reducing emissions and all that. Free service is also an added bonus and incentive for those to attend games which could help prop up the team. Organizations like this also tend to give back to the community in other ways. Many other pros that benefit the general tax payer. -
[PGT] Vancouver Canucks at Montreal Canadiens | Feb. 25, 2020
theo5789 replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
Different times now. The respect culture seems to the more well adapted one. If Gallant has a mindset that he thinks he can do a better job (despite Green still working and he's out of a job), then that doesn't seem to show a whole lot of respect. In today's game, I'd argue that Trotz is the best in the game, but I don't see a whole lot of arrogance coming from him (although I can't say I follow him enough in that kind of detail to know). -
[PGT] Vancouver Canucks at Montreal Canadiens | Feb. 25, 2020
theo5789 replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
Next will be: We are winning too much, I can't handle all this joy in my life. -
[PGT] Vancouver Canucks at Montreal Canadiens | Feb. 25, 2020
theo5789 replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
If that is true, it's pretty arrogant coming from someone in the unemployment line. Perhaps he isn't the right coach and deservingly fired from two teams despite decent results. -
[PGT] Vancouver Canucks at Montreal Canadiens | Feb. 25, 2020
theo5789 replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
Welcome to November 2019. Green has made many timely timeouts since and shouldn't really be a concern anymore.