canuckbeliever Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 During his exit press conference for the year Mike Gillis said the Canucks wanted to get bigger this summer up front. Here is a list of 15 forwards that I believe would be good fit for the bigger model. Included is a 1 or two sentence write up on strengths and weaknesses associated with the player. It is important to note that each of these players is either a ufa or has been rumored to be traded for a wide array of reasons. Nik Antropov (ufa) Strengths: Solid third line center who plays a physical game and can chip in points Weaknesses: May bolt to the KHL and there are significant character issues Sean Coutourier Strengths: Good young physical forward is defensively responsible. Weaknesses: Not the ideal forward for a team in a win now mode. Will take at least 2 seasons before he makes a tremendous impact IMO. Danny Cleary (ufa) Strength: Veteran 3rd line winger who provides a tremendous amount of character and is one of the most defensively responsible forwards Weaknesses: There really arn't any David Clarkson (ufa) Strengths: Big power forward who is its true definition if there ever was one. He fights quite a bit, hits and can score as well. Weaknesses: May cost 6+ million and has only produced 20+ goals once Ryane Clowe (ufa) Strengths: Big forward who is extremely physical and could be utilized on lines 2/3 Weakness: On the down side of his career and seeing as the Canucks were unable to sign him during the trade deadline it is unlikely they would be able to now Shane Doan Strengths: Great leader who puts his heart on his sleeve and is a character guy. He is also good for 20 goals and 50 points a year Weaknesses: May not be moved from Phoenix and he is on the downside of his career. He also has a contract that is cap heavy and he is 37 years old. Nathan Horton (ufa) Strengths: Good forward who has scored 20+ goals 6 times in his career. He is very big at 6'2 229 and can be utilized throughout all 3 lines and could kill penalties. Weaknesses: He has been marred by injuries the past 2 seasons and is likely to be retained by the Bruins. He will also cost lots of money to sign. Jarome Iginla (ufa) Strengths: Has scored 30+ goals the past 11 full seasons in a row and has great leadership skills which would be useful to the Canucks. Also almost a point per game player in the playoffs Weaknesses: Older forward at the age of 36, some would say he is on the downside of his career and he will cost lots of $$$ Clarke MacArthur (ufa) Strengths: Good second or third line forward who would not be crazy cap heavy. He can also play on the PK Weaknesses: Only produces a limited amount of offense and would essentially be a weak second line winger Brendan Morrow (ufa) Strengths: Good veteran leader who would be a good third line physical presence Weaknesses: Offensive production has declined quite a bit and may cost too much money in a thin ufa market. James Neal Strengths: He has scored 20+ goals the past 4 seasons and still has the prime of his career ahead of him at the age of 25. Weaknesses: He may not be dealt as Pittsburgh may find other less intrusive options to fit Malkin and Letangs new contracts in. Dustin Penner (ufa) Strengths: Solid third line plays who plays a dominant physical game when motivated Weaknesses: Huge character issues and may cost too much money Bobby Ryan Strengths: Relatively young forward who would be a great second line winger. He has scored 30+ goals his past 4 seasons and is relatively cap friendly at 5 mill a year considering his production. Weaknesses: Wont be easy to get and there are some character issues Wayne Simmonds Strengths: Young power forward who is among the most physical top 6 forwards. He is also good for about 20 goals. His salary is also very friendly Weaknesses: Will cost quite a bit to get him Dainus Zuburus (ufa) Strength: An ideal third line center who can contribute offence Weaknesses: May bolt to the KHL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apple Juice Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Not a bad list but almost all the players mentioned may not be pursued by Gillis.. Also factor in that Antropov and MacArthur struggle with inconsistency which we don't need. We've got plentiful amount of players that are already inconsistent as is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Wouldn't mind Cleary. Good list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanKeslord17 Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Good post. I would love Couturier, Clarkson, Neal or Simmonds. Even one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Magician Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Horton, Iginla, or Couturier. Only if we can get 1 for the right price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllEyezOnMe Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Wayne Simmonds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 As much as I'd like to see half the guys in that list in a Canucks uniform, the Canucks will have to do some swift selling before they're in any position to go about buying any of those UFAs or taking on the types of cap hits those guys will command. I think the summer will be about acquiring young elc assets and futures, not chasing additional big names (the one guy who fits that bill in that list is Couturier in a potential Luongo or blueliner deal). Unless MG manages to move Luongo, Ballard and perhaps another contract in short order, I won't be expecting much buying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noheart Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 You draft these players, otherwise it's one of those Give up, or spend sooooo much to acquire a high "impact" player that yee makes more holes than yee plugs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmpunk Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Jaromir Jagr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marleau_12 Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 What's the character issue for Ryan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuretoMogilny Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Wouldn't mind Cleary. Good list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpop45 Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 you can add bryan bickell to that list great season and is doing amazing in the playoffs. big guy who does everything, hawks probs wont be able to keep him cause hes due for a raise. there will be a bidding war for this guy, my guess he sign 3 to 3.5 for 5 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckbeliever Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 What's the character issue for Ryan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogbyte Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 clearly would be a great move for our third line. plays great defense in the season/few pts but is a beast every playoffs.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 you can add bryan bickell to that list great season and is doing amazing in the playoffs. big guy who does everything, hawks probs wont be able to keep him cause hes due for a raise. there will be a bidding war for this guy, my guess he sign 3 to 3.5 for 5 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 A lot of those guys are old. (So we're probably going to land one or two of 'em, and watch the fail?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizmo2337 Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 I'd take Iggy in a heartbeat. Sign Iggy, put Booth on waivers. I'd pass on the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Iginla in a Canucks uni would be hilarious, but so is his play. He looked awful against Boston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
We Are All Cucks Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 I'd say go for the Newfie (Cleary) if we could snag him for fourth line duties. I just think he'll be resigned by the Wings. If he isn't, somebody is going to overpay him. Aside from that... Couturier makes the most sense from all standpoints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbox Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 If you have Ryan, Neal, and Simmonds on this list, you mind as well add Evander Kane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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