Mike Vanderhoek

Thats interesting, it can be argued his value is a 2nd +. Not sure why that valuation is seen as ridiculous?

Do I have to answer or can I take it on another meaningless tangent and pick apart your spelling of the word " fowrard " Mr Spelling Bee himself

Who cares? Carolina is not trading Kotkaniemi and the Canucks are not trading Miller. There. Done. That was easy. Moving along.....

Brayden ?

Again Brett Kulak in the exact same scenario but less physical, less reliable and producing less was traded last season for a 2nd, 7th, defense prospect. Schenn is worth a 2nd at the least.

Could Vancouver be a facilitator in a deal here by taking on Smith's expiring contract for futures ? depending on what year the 3rd is rumored to be going to Columbus could the Canucks snag a 23' or 24' 3rd for taking Smith ? would that be worth it or ?

Agreed, for me I am a fan and will support the team on all fronts and wish them the best and cheer them on. I think Benning made some big errors, also made some good moves, same goes for anyone before and after him to be honest.

Definitely a more pessimitic view on the organization but then again the Canucks don't lend themselves any favors in that department. I have a real problem with every aspect of the team getting carved by media at some point or another this season and zero accountability by said media when things are blown up, spread and piled on. There is a professional etiquette not being followed when you have guys like Friedman for example whom blew up this Boudreau thing then sat there on national tv and said how bad he felt for the guy and how wrong the organization was ( you did that, then sat back and watched the $hitstorm you created and yes media should be held accountable ). Drance, he has to be careful as at times he becomes white noise, you can hear his passion sure, but at some point you lose some credibility when you keep questioning every damn thing the team does and all the while moving the goal posts on what is poor management decision making one day versus the next. I will admit he is in tune and connected but he does an awful lot of complaining and questioning what NHL people are doing. Bring it down a notch your a media member not an executive in the NHL.

I find it comical that Gavrikov is worth a 1st and 3rd or + and some media continue to suggest Schenn is worth a 3rd. Schenn's value is a 2nd + it is insane to think otherwise lol

The Canucks were thrilled to be in a position to sign him. They feel he is an NHL player and by watching his first season, there is no reason to believe he can't be a reliable 4th line centre as he develops his game further. Aman is not a problem with this club.

The Kings don't see Peterson's contract as an issue at all and will not be expending any assets to move him.

EXTENSION: The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed forward Dylan Cozens to an eight year contract extension. Dylan Cozens: Eight year deal worth $ 60.0m dollars ($7.5m AAV)

EXTENSION: The Buffalo Sabres have signed forward Alexis Lafreniere to a two year contract extension. Alexis Lafreniere: Two year deal worth $ 6.3m dollars ($3.15m AAV)

The coaching change was half a season too late, but it was the coach they wanted. The actual change is not a head scratcher at all the fact they gave Bruce an opportunity to build off last season knowing he was not coaching the style they wanted is the head scratcher.

RECALLED: The New Jersey Devils have recalled forwards Riley Damiani and Matej Blumel from Atlantic City and place them onto the active roster.

INJURED RESERVE: The New Jersey Devils have placed forwards Alexander Ovechkin and Brandon Saad on Injured Reserve. * as per tsn.ca

EXTENSION: The Nashville Predators have signed forward Nikita Kucherov to an eight year contract extension. Nikita Kucherov: Eight year deal worth $ 97.6m dollars ($12.25m AAV) * Full No-Move-Clause in seasons 1 through 4 of the deal, Limited No-Trade-Clause ( player submits 10 team no trade list ) in seasons 5 through 8 of the deal.

EXTENSION: The Boston Bruins have signed forward Chandler Stephenson to a four year contract extension. Chandler Stephenson: Four year deal worth $ 21.0m dollars ($5.25m AAV)

I can own it if im wrong but his value is a 2nd + without a doubt. Taking Reilly from the Bruins well they would consider him a cap dump but in Vancouver he would be an improvement on the Tucker Poolman's of the world. Giving them Schenn and taking Reilly's contact away + Boston's first likely being around 30th its not a reach. Connor Mackey has maybe not had the opportunity to establish himself yet, could be resigned cheap too on top of a 2nd not a bad option. I'd probably lean towards the Boston scenario though.

Would you rather: Schenn to Calgary for * LD 26yrs old Connor Mackey 912k caphit expiring * 2024 Flames 2nd rd pick or to Boston for * LD 29yrs old Mike Reilly 1.875m caphit expires after next season * 2023 Bruins 1st rd pick ???

Columbus would be wise to keep developing their young good defensemen already in their system rather than trade good assets away to add Chychrun. The team contrary to Johnny Gaudreau's comments is not in a position to win in the near future. Columbus' management is smarter than this.

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What far too many people are not getting is this is not being managed badly. Apparently a trade is on the cusp of being agreed to by all signs. This is the white noise players and coaches have to deal with as professionals and its part if the business. Just like Bruce was on the verge if getting replaced, this is media driven and spread. This is NOT a fault or mismanagement on behalf of the teams involved. This is how it works. Not fun for those involved or speculated on but its the business. If people want to point fingers as almost always people need to find blame well its the media, insiders, sources creating this. Hold them accountable.