Boudrias Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 I would expect Gillis to be busy July 1st. Even with Raymond and Schneider signed he should have around 10 million to spend. And if he plans on trading Luongo and possibly upgrading Raymond in the top 6, he could have upwards of 16 million to play with. That's enough space to add at least two top 6 defencemen, and get a top 6 forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoast Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 I still think leaving Florida its big name youngsters and taking three prospects can work for both sides.Petrovic,Howden,Bjugstad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnsey Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Hmm shopping Gragnani. Wonder why, he didnt seem to play that bad. In my opinion he shows some potential. I mean, he isn't going to be a Lidstrom or Neidermayer, but still I thought he was a decent depth d-man who could play a 5/6th d-man next season. Oh well, Tanev continues to progress and get better so if we don't keep Gragnani it's not the worst (although cue the 'terrible Hodgson trade' threads again....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyzer Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 It's fine we shop MAG imo. He's an offensive quarterback, but I'll assume that Edler will take that spot. Tanev looks very good for his limited playtime during the season. If he learns to use the body, work on his slapper... good things shall come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Surfer Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Top 6 LW??? LW depth chart ? Danny/Burrows/Booth/Higgins/Raymond even our top prospect Jensen. Possibly 6 capable of playing on a top line 1 or line 2! In reality our best RW is actually a 185 lb LW (Burrows) which leaves the line smallish and forces AV to shelter the Twins from any two way play. We would desperately like a big RW who deos the dirty work for the Sedins as Burrows does who can at least keeps up. RW depth chart Hansen/Kassian (who is still a prospect, point of fact)/Weise and nobody to speak of ready on the farm. Archibald? Hopefully Bitz is signed and we can add him back into that list? Really no RW ideal (atm) for a top 2 line role. Our biggest need is Right D, but RW is not far behind at all! You have to chuckle a bit at all the BS flying around. Meanwhile back at the ranch Gillis is checking on the herd as he hears rustlers are out. Gillis has been talking to multiple clubs and I assume is establishing parameters with other GM's on where he is willing to go. That in itself will create an atmosphere for potential deals. As you rightly pointed out Van's biggest need is for a top 6 left winger, preferably with size, and a right side dman, preferably with size. Combine that with a Schultz and Schneider signing and the boys deserve a round of pops. Van's biggest trade chip is Lou but Ballard also enters the equation. Fans are quick to downgrade Ballard but his competition is Hamhuis and Edler so do opposing GM's discount him for not climbing the Van left side depth chart. I think not. It all amounts to a busy week ahead and when moves start they could move very quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananas Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 LOL shopping Grags... why bother? He's a low-end prospect... It's like shopping Rahimi... who does Gillis think he'll get? Ehrhoff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-NucksFan Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 He didn't ask for a trade, he said he's willing to be traded if the teams chooses that option. He's actually being quite professional about it so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafizzle Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 LOL shopping Grags... why bother? He's a low-end prospect... It's like shopping Rahimi... who does Gillis think he'll get? Ehrhoff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Bang Boogie Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 lol nobody wants Gragnani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fagin Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 I don't think it matters if Luongo is okay with sticking around. He's the one that asked for a trade. If he wants out that bad, he should include more teams on his list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafizzle Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 ....I'd be interested in seeing the proof he asked for a trade.Saying he'll waive his NTC if that's what they want,isn't the same as asking for a trade.Not even close ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opmac Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Gragnani hasn’t been given a qualying offer yet by the Canucks. If he isn’t by Monday’s 5 pm ET deadline, he’ll turn UFA July 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Uhh..It was Hodgson and Sulzer for Kassian and Gragnani. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucklehead44 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 LOL shopping Grags... why bother? He's a low-end prospect... It's like shopping Rahimi... who does Gillis think he'll get? Ehrhoff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Top 6 LW??? LW depth chart ? Danny/Burrows/Booth/Higgins/Raymond even our top prospect Jensen. Possibly 6 capable of playing on a top line 1 or line 2! In reality our best RW is actually a 185 lb LW (Burrows) which leaves the line smallish and forces AV to shelter the Twins from any two way play. We would desperately like a big RW who deos the dirty work for the Sedins as Burrows does who can at least keeps up. RW depth chart Hansen/Kassian (who is still a prospect, point of fact)/Weise and nobody to speak of ready on the farm. Archibald? Hopefully Bitz is signed and we can add him back into that list? Really no RW ideal (atm) for a top 2 line role. Our biggest need is Right D, but RW is not far behind at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diven73 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 no it was Sulzer for Gragnani and then Hodgson for Kassian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
250Integra Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 If we brought Grags back this year, he'd be trying out as a forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlas=d Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Well if Anaheim has given up on Hiller, and Luongo's willing to go there... No, never gonna happen. I say at this point, it's Florida or nowhere. Unless Yzerman has a change of heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millerdraft Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Why Anaheim hasn't given up on Hiller blows my mind. I say that because he still says he is suffering from vertigo. He says he is like 90%.. If I were a GM and I heard that I would be looking for a new goalie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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