48MPHSlapShot Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Prospect-wise, our center situation looks pretty good right now. Sure, we don't have a surefire No.1 center prospect, but between Bo Horvat, Jared McCann, Brendan Gaunce and Cole Cassels, we look fairly deep. That is why I propose we trade one of them. Now, Bo Horvat has a lot a value, but he also just happens to be our best prospect. Add to that the fact that he is very good in the circle (a skill that our roster currently lacks), and it's clear that it probably wouldn't be worth it to trade him at this point. Jared McCann is somebody with the offensive tools to become a No.1 center in the NHL. Sure, it's a long shot, but he's the best hope we have at this point to fill the slot that Henrik Sedin currently occupies. So I wouldn't move him. Cole Cassels has exceeded expectations since being drafted in the 3rd round last year. He was well over a PPG average in Junior last year, and looks to continue his solid play this year. Considering that he was a 3rd round pick, he's probably worth a lot more to us than another team. That leaves Brendan Gaunce as the odd man out. While Gaunce is a very good hockey player, we have enough depth at center to make him expendable. Taking into account the fact that the term "1st round pick" carries some weight in the NHL, it seems to me that we could potentially move him and get a solid Dman prospect in return. After looking at other teams prospects (their strengths and weaknesses), I was not able to come up with the perfect scenario for a trade. I was just curious as to whether or not anybody on the board had any ideas..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckMan10 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 me like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangelos Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 We must have the worst d prospect pool in the league so yea it's a no brainer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48MPHSlapShot Posted October 16, 2014 Author Share Posted October 16, 2014 Yeah, it just kind of seems like the logical thing to do. Does anybody have any ideas on who we could target? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingAlex Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Yeah, it just kind of seems like the logical thing to do. Does anybody have any ideas on who we could target? Adam Larsson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimerez Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 trouba + 2nd 2015 for gaunce good trade imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48MPHSlapShot Posted October 16, 2014 Author Share Posted October 16, 2014 To Detroit -Brendan Gaunce To Vancouver -Ryan Sproul -3rd rd pick ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckMan10 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 To Detroit -Brendan Gaunce To Vancouver -Ryan Sproul -3rd rd pick ? I'm not sure of his value but looks like a solid offensive defense man which is something we don't have. I'd do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazmanian Devil Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Ekblad+ for Gaunce? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 I would trade exactly nobody in that list for at least one full season of AHL hockey unless the right deal came along. As is they're just prospects. A few might have played a couple of NHL games, but that's it. After this season, Shinkaruk, Jensen, Horvat, Gaunce will all have had some time in the big boy leagues giving both the Canucks and other teams a much better idea of what they are looking at. No point trading any of then right now as their value is indeterminate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_314 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 trouba + 2nd 2015 for gaunce good trade imo LOL... you must be joking or Chevy's on something... even though Jacob hasn't scored a point yet he's still a top-pairing guy in the Peg. If we can get him then that would be sweet but we'd better be ready to pay up. (I mean, come on. Really? Nice try trololol.) V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimerez Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 LOL... you must be joking or Chevy's on something... even though Jacob hasn't scored a point yet he's still a top-pairing guy in the Peg. If we can get him then that would be sweet but we'd better be ready to pay up. k, how bout murray + 1st for gaunce, probs more fair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaSwede Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 trouba + 2nd 2015 for gaunce good trade imo To Detroit -Brendan Gaunce To Vancouver -Ryan Sproul -3rd rd pick ? WOW. speechless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48MPHSlapShot Posted October 16, 2014 Author Share Posted October 16, 2014 What? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly_Paragon Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 I thought they moved him to left wing? I would hang onto Gaunce IMO. He has made some great strides and is now showing some promise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 It's a tough one(like Gaunce, seems a sharp kid), but I can appreciate the rationale..Hank, Vey, Bo, Matthias, Rich..yeah, pretty deep at C, probably for a while. Also like McCann's potential, as well Cassels in that he's a righty(& bloodlines). Maybe if we added a decent piece to Gaunce(xtra 'tender or D)? Perhaps go after a young D in NJ, Buff(Zadorov?), or NYI(Pulock?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48MPHSlapShot Posted October 16, 2014 Author Share Posted October 16, 2014 Gaunce and a 2nd rd pick for Zadorov? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummer4now Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Gaunce and a 2nd rd pick for Zadorov? No way Buffalo does that! We would have to throw in a first at least.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 I don't like the idea of moving Gaunce. I really think he'll be the 3C we've needed since Malhotra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disaronno Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Swing another deal with the Ducks, I would assume they are on pretty good terms. [TO ANA]: Brendan Gaunce [TO VAN]: Shea Theodore *With the emergence of William Karlsson, Anaheim might not be interested. However, landing Shea Theodore would be unbelievable for Vancouver moving forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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