nuckfanfromafrica Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Offseason Assessment and Plans Canucks team has a lot of talent and are a constant threat every year to make a run to the finals. Unfortunately, they have experience heart breaking defeats the last two seasons. First losing to the newly crown Stanley Cup Champs, LA Kings, in the first round and game 7 to Boston, the year prior. There is an abundance of talent in the Organization – Center: Henrik Sedin – an elite center that has led the league in assists for the last three seasons and the only player to have scored at least 80 points the last four seasons. Ryan Kesler – a shoot first center that plays hard minutes Maxine Lapierre – an agitating center/winger that has the potential to contribute more offensively if he focuses more on playing hockey Manny Malhotra – a checking center that is coming off a disappointing season after returning from a devastating eye injury. With a full summer to train, Manny is sure to return to form. Wingers: Daniel Sedin – still an elite scoring winger that missed significant time due to a concussion. He is bound to regain his form playing alongside his brother Alex Burrows – perhaps the most underrated winger in the league. Over the last four seasons, he has registered 110 goals while adding 400 penalty min (only one other player has accomplished the same, Corey Perry) David Booth – a fast power forward that had an off year after a trade from Florida. Expect a bounce back year from him playing alongside a natural player maker Honorable mentions – Chris Higgins, Jannik Hansen (a smart gifted player with more to offer. Teammates describe him as an amazing player in practice) Vancouver is not far off. Its goal is to get bigger, younger and stronger. Furthermore its offseason needs are a true #1 Dman and a natural playmaking center. The good news is that the organization has youth with size & skill that are potentially ready to provide serviceable minutes in the NHL – Zack Kassian, Nicklas Jensen With two bargaining chips, Luongo and Schneider, the team is bound to add missing pieces via the trade route. Potential offseason moves that will vastly improve the team and its ability to contend for the cup again are as follows –A trade with Vancouver’s favourite trading partner, Florida Vancouver acquires23rd overall pick in 2012, Erik Gudbranson (6-5 210), Shawn Matthias (6-4 220), Stephen Weiss (5-11 190) Florida acquires Roberto Luongo, Vancouver’s 2nd round pick, AlbertsA trade with Nashville for the rights to Shea Webber. Shea a BC native can be lured back home. If his desire is to play in Vancouver as rumors indicate, Nashville gets some assets for him. Nashville acquires Vancouver’s 1st round pick, Keith Ballard, Mason Raymond, Bill SweatSign Shea Weber to an average $6 million cap hit per year. Resign Veteran Sami Salo. Add depth by resigning Aaron Volpatti, Steven Pinizzotto, Mancari & or Bitz. Sign a reliable veteran backup tender Vancouver Depth & paring that allows the team to roll four potent lines, each with size, some youth, and speed. No traditional line label of 1-2-3-4 etc. Forwards: Daniel Sedin – Henrik Sedin – Yannik Hansen Alex Burrows – Ryan Kesler – Nicklas Jensen David Booth – Stephen Weiss – Zack Kassian Chris Higgins – Manny Malhotra – Maxine Lapierre Shawn Matthias Call ups: Jordan Schroeder, Dale Weise, Aaron Volpatti, Pinizzotto, Mancari, Bitz Defense: Edler – Shea Weber Hamhius – Bieksa Erik Gudbranson – Sami Salo Chris Tanev – Marc-Andre Gragnani Call ups: Yann Sauve, Connauton Goal Schneider Veteran Backup Call up: Lack Draft: with the 23rd pick draft Henrik Samuelsson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuckfanfromafrica Posted June 13, 2012 Author Share Posted June 13, 2012 Offseason Assessment and Plans Canucks team has a lot of talent and are a constant threat every year to make a run to the finals. Unfortunately, they have experience heart breaking defeats the last two seasons. First losing to the newly crown Stanley Cup Champs, LA Kings, in the first round and game 7 to Boston, the year prior. There is an abundance of talent in the Organization – Center: Henrik Sedin – an elite center that has led the league in assists for the last three seasons and the only player to have scored at least 80 points the last four seasons. Ryan Kesler – a shoot first center that plays hard minutes Maxine Lapierre – an agitating center/winger that has the potential to contribute more offensively if he focuses more on playing hockey Manny Malhotra – a checking center that is coming off a disappointing season after returning from a devastating eye injury. With a full summer to train, Manny is sure to return to form. Wingers: Daniel Sedin – still an elite scoring winger that missed significant time due to a concussion. He is bound to regain his form playing alongside his brother Alex Burrows – perhaps the most underrated winger in the league. Over the last four seasons, he has registered 110 goals while adding 400 penalty min (only one other player has accomplished the same, Corey Perry) David Booth – a fast power forward that had an off year after a trade from Florida. Expect a bounce back year from him playing alongside a natural playmaker Honorable mentions – Chris Higgins, Jannik Hansen (a smart gifted player with more to offer. Teammates describe him as an amazing player in practice) Vancouver is not far off. Its goal is to get bigger, younger and stronger. Furthermore its offseason needs are a true #1 Dman and a natural playmaking center. The good news is that the organization has youth with size & skill that are potentially ready to provide serviceable minutes in the NHL – Zack Kassian, Nicklas Jensen With two bargaining chips, Luongo and Schneider, the team is bound to add missing pieces via the trade route. Potential offseason moves that will vastly improve the team and its ability to contend for the cup again are as follows –A trade with Vancouver’s favourite trading partner, Florida Vancouver acquires23rd overall pick in 2012, Erik Gudbranson (6-5 210), Shawn Matthias (6-4 220), Stephen Weiss (5-11 190) Florida acquires Roberto Luongo, Vancouver’s 2nd round pick, Alberts A trade with Nashville for the rights to Shea Webber. Shea a BC native can be lured back home. If his desire is to play in Vancouver as rumors indicate, Nashville gets some assets for him. Nashville acquires Vancouver’s 1st round pick, Keith Ballard, Mason Raymond, Bill SweatSign Shea Weber to an average $6 million cap hit per year. Resign Veteran Sami Salo. Add depth by resigning Aaron Volpatti, Steven Pinizzotto, Mancari & or Bitz. Sign a reliable veteran backup tender Vancouver Depth & paring that allows the team to roll four potent lines, each with size, some youth, and speed. No traditional line label of 1-2-3-4 etc. Forwards: Daniel Sedin – Henrik Sedin – Yannik Hansen Alex Burrows – Ryan Kesler – Nicklas Jensen David Booth – Stephen Weiss – Zack Kassian Chris Higgins – Manny Malhotra – Maxine Lapierre Shawn Matthias Call ups: Jordan Schroeder, Dale Weise, Aaron Volpatti, Pinizzotto, Mancari, Bitz Defense: Edler – Shea Weber Hamhius – Bieksa Erik Gudbranson – Sami Salo Chris Tanev – Marc-Andre Gragnani Call ups: Yann Sauve, Connauton Goal Schneider Veteran Backup Call up: Lack Draft: with the 23rd pick draft Henrik Samuelsson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken kaniff Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 thats not realistic. and this belongs in proposals section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kryten Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 I appreciate the positive outlook of most of the players mentioned, but your proposals are unlikely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCammer Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 With two bargaining chips, Luongo and Schneider, the team is bound to add missing pieces via the trade route. Potential offseason moves that will vastly improve the team and its ability to contend for the cup again are as follows –A trade with Vancouver’s favourite trading partner, Florida Vancouver acquires23rd overall pick in 2012, Erik Gudbranson (6-5 210), Shawn Matthias (6-4 220), Stephen Weiss (5-11 190) Florida acquires Roberto Luongo, Vancouver’s 2nd round pick, Alberts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jägermeister Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 None of those trades would ever happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucklesmith Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 We share the same dreams. I love it but those trades are slanted heavily in Vancouver's favor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank's Secret Sauce Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Good luck on those two trades you proposed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Singh Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 i thought lack was a veteran backup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank's Secret Sauce Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Does Gillis have "naked photos" of Dale Tallon he will blackmail him with to make this trade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs2016 Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 If we have Lack, we don`t need a veteran backup. And we have too many D up with the big club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheels22 Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Hansen on the 1st line? Higgins on the 4th line? Kassian on the 3rd line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_314 Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 I'd take Weiss, Matthias and a 3rd for Lu. Not sure Dale Tallon would take that, but worth a try. Plus sign Garrison. Twins - Booth Burr - Weiss - Kes Higgins - Matthias - Hansen (potent 3rd line, can shut down or attack) Manny - Lapierre - big boy (Bitz/ Weise/ Kassian) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIBdaQUIB Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 I think it's "Maxime". Maxine would be his sister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Sedin Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Good luck on those two trades you proposed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thad Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 We get like half their core plus a first rounder for Lu Alberts and 2nd?? "ok tallon, this is a one time deal, take it or leave it?"..... ROFL Click Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watermelons Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 i thought lack was a veteran backup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yawn.3x Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 my mind = blown... seriously.. blown.. has Nicklas Jensen even played an NHL game before and you wanna stick him on the 2nd line? and according to AV, our 3rd line is our "Checking" line. You'd want David Booth, a scorer, to be apart of our checking line? Whaaaaaaat is goingggggggg onnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forevernucks19 Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Re sign salo, he's been a machine this year. And they are signing Mayray again, so he's staying. Keep Lu, trade Schneider (not that I don't like him, I respect him), for Crosby who might be signing a 10 year deal. We NEED salo back for next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehamburglar Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Yeah. Looks like you put lots of work into it. But not happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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