komodo1970 Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 I m kinda lookin at this season as a year in which rash decisions should be avoided. With the lockout eating up so much of the year and the joke of a training camp at the beginning, it s hard to get any real sense of what we have. A guy like Garrison didn t really get a solid opportunity to find his stride with this team. The confusion in goal, I believe, may be more of a distraction than anyone is letting on. I seriously believe that short term future should be addressed. Looking at players that r on the verge of making the NHL within the next season or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ride the red Pony Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Ott would be nice, but thats what I said last year, and we should have up'ed the anti when Dallas was trying to unload him, instead we'll have to over pay to pry him from a team that likes what theyve got. Doubtfull that this one pans out. Roy on the other hand might be had for a decent price, and he could be a nice depth scoring piece, but lacks physicality and is mediocre on the draw. Would be interesting to have a playmaking center with experience though, as it could help in using Kesler as a primary matchup against the oppositions best, and take some pressure off him to produce while in that checking role. Id still prefer a guy like Dubinsky, if we're going all in here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vansicle Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Interesting. Gllis is telegraphing his desperation, assuring that he will not get fair value after highballing Luongo's value all Summer long. Especially after reports that he could have had 80/90% of what he wanted. Anyone else suspect he's about to get a taste of his own medicine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gross-Misconduct Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Interesting. Gllis is telegraphing his desperation, assuring that he will not get fair value after highballing Luongo's value all Summer long. Especially after reports that he could have had 80/90% of what he wanted. Anyone else suspect he's about to get a taste of his own medicine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Steve Ott - one of the most overvalued players on the market - and note he's been on the market a couple years running. Neiuwendyk is a prudent guy - he was shopping this guy for a number of reasons imo. Relative corsi -22.7 - the worst on the horrible Buffalo Sabres. His offensive zone finishes are 1.1% higher than his dzone starts. 3 goals - nothing to suggest that would be the kind of secondary scoring the Canucks need. His defensive play - uninspiring - and no, hitting people is not a substitute - we have guys that can hit at appropriate cap hits. Talk of a Schneider for an Ott centerpiece deal truly turns the stomach. Buffalo can keep him. I can't think of a single realistic option that I'd entertain for this guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 you don't think Sean Monohan and Ott for Schneider and a late 1st is a good deal?? That is a grrrrreeaaattt deal lol. Helps us now and in the future- Monohan likely a very good 2nd line centre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WL Canuck Fan Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Gillis played his hand wrong with Luongo. His gamble was that Luo plays great, the Canucks are high in the standings and a big market team gets desperate for goaltending. None of which is happening. Although Luo has played pretty good most of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronning4center Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Agreed, Sedin-Sedin-Kassian Booth-Kesler-Ribero Raymond-Ott-Burrows Higgins-Lappiere-Hansen That's depth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashian Kassian Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 We have 3 centres (plus Ebbett)! Both of you are a bit polarized. People are fixated on a replacement for Manny, and some are calling for a two way centre when they want a defensive stud. Well you can win a game by scoring more OR by letting the opponent score less; it depends on who we get. Dont forget MG blew it last year thinking he replaced Manny with Pahlson and traded for a big winger that wasnt ready for the big leagues yet. Rather than money ball, I just wish for a dynamic player. If the guy is defensive we gear up that way, if he's an offensive force the coach adjusts his game plan? But make the best deal available regardless of style. Note to that cause; Lapierre was a more than adequate replacement for Manny in our cup run! He is absolutely fine as a defensive guy. I personally see an offensive rental like Ribiero as having the most chance of bringing up the calibre of play of more guys. Then someone like Ott who is extremely physical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aqua59 Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Ott Is sick. Can put up 30-40 points in a full season and is a physical presence while being the perfect 3C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morrissex95 Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Trade Deadline predictions In: Ott, Bjugstad, Theodore and Fleishmann Out: Booth and Luongo Daniel Sedin-Henrik Sedin-Zack Kassian Alex Burrows-Tomas Fleishmann-Ryan Kesler Chris Higgins-Steve Ott-Jannick Hansen Mason Raymond-Maxim Lapierre-Dale Weise Sestito, Pinizotto Dan Hamhius-Kevin Bieksa Alex Edler-Jason Garrison Keith Ballard-Chris Tanev Schneider Theodore THIS IS OUR YEAR!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucks_Hockey_101 Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 It is strictly a rental because we can't afford a 5m 3rd line center Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucks_Hockey_101 Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Lappy doesn't replace Manny for a # of reasons, not as good on faceoffs or defensively, and he is right handed. We need a center, this is how I see our center depth, with what calibre of player they are. Henrik: 1st Kesler: 1st Lappierre: 4th Ebbet: Depth Schroeder: Offensive Depth Riberio might not be bad, but I would want him as a Winger on Kesler's line, which would leave us in need of a center for the third line. And if we want Ott, it will start with a 1st, then we will have to add. There will have to be an overpayment cause Buffalo doesn't have interest in moving him, and the price tag would make no sense for us. I would look at someone along the lines of Mattias, Goc or Bozak. Any of them would be great fits IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashian Kassian Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 ...and this is how I see the Canucks' depth at center: Henrik: 1st Kesler: 3rd Lappierre: 4th Ebbet: Depth Schroeder: Offensive Depth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallstreetamigo Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 I wonder what happened to all of the whiners who were crying over how MG wasn't doing anything. What else do you think he does all day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Listening Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Steve Ott. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Not sure if this roster will be cap friendly but here it is In: Gaborik (if the Rangers fall out of the playoff race/retain some of Gaby's cap hit), Jagr, Roy, Fistric Out: Luongo, Booth, Ballard, Sauve, picks Sedin - Sedin - Gaborik Burrows - Kesler - Jagr Raymond - Roy - Hansen Higgins - Lapierre - Kassian Hamhuis - Bieksa Edler - Garrison Fistric - Tanev Schneider Three way trade with Vancouver, New York and someone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheels22 Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 THIS IS OUR YEAR!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensenFan2011 Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 LOL. Elite two way, 70 Point, 25-40 goal third line center. Nice, although I don't think we have the depth to put a 1st line calibre player on the third line. Unless you want Ebbett to play over him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Goose Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Not sure if this roster will be cap friendly but here it is In: Gaborik (if the Rangers fall out of the playoff race/retain some of Gaby's cap hit), Jagr, Roy, Fistric Out: Luongo, Booth, Ballard, Sauve, picks Sedin - Sedin - Gaborik Burrows - Kesler - Jagr Raymond - Roy - Hansen Higgins - Lapierre - Kassian Hamhuis - Bieksa Edler - Garrison Fistric - Tanev Schneider Three way trade with Vancouver, New York and someone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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