TheRussianRocket. Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 @News1130Sports: Hearing the #Canucks have started talks with Derek Dorsett about a new contract. Dorsett is a UFA this summer if not re-signed. @News1130Sports: 1.6 million is Derek Dorsett's AVV - he's making 2 million dollars this season. #Canucks. @News1130Sports: Brad Richardson also a UFA, his agent Mark Guy says : "We have not begun any formal contract discussions at this time." #Canucks As expected by most. Brad is a great depth player and brings a lot to the table (faceoffs, PK, leadership) but Bo has shown he can take over his spot. Horvat will be 3rd C next year in all likelihood. Dorsett, hope he doesn't get anymore than $1.5 mill and 2 years. He is the engine to the bottom 6 a lot of the times but we can't get too high on him and overpay. Kings just signed Jordan Nolan to $950K and he's younger, bigger, faster, cheaper. Kind of like what we did this year with so much competition on the bottom 6, should try to keep it that way and let players work for their time. Younger the players the better as they have more potential to move up the depth chart, like how Matthias, Kassian, and Kenins have done so. Anyways, I'll be pleased as long as Willie isn't part of the Dorsett negotiations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaner Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I guess that means we will be making a deal on the deadline. Another reason to skip work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 What you say: "We're re-signing Dorsett and not Richardson." What I hear: "Trade Matthias for a 1st." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaner Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 What you say: "We're re-signing Dorsett and not Richardson." What I hear: "Trade Matthias for a 1st." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronalds.Kenins41 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 This is all great but how are talks with Tanev going. I'm a little worried that they started talks back in January and it's been almost two months and nothing has come of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonMexico Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I guess that means we will be making a deal on the deadline. Another reason to skip work! No. It doesn't mean anything other than Dorsett might get re-signed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharnhayre Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Glad the Canucks are looking to keep Dorsett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaner Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 No. It doesn't mean anything other than Dorsett might get re-signed. I bet Richardson gets traded on deadline day. Doesn't mean you have to agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonMexico Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 This is all great but how are talks with Tanev going. I'm a little worried that they started talks back in January and it's been almost two months and nothing has come of it. Tanev is a RFA though isn't he? If talks don't get anywhere all they have to do is qualify him and that extends the negotiation period until the arbitration hearing. Most times the deals are done before arbitration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaner Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Tanev is a RFA though isn't he? If talks don't get anywhere all they have to do is qualify him and that extends the negotiation period until the arbitration hearing. Most times the deals are done before arbitration. Yes, Tanev is an RFA. If we lock him up though, that prevents the possibility of other teams giving him offer sheets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJDDawg Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Love love love Dorsett. Heart and soul guy. Stuff happens every time he's on the ice. Being able to chip in some goals is a bonus. Hope he does re-sign. Richardson, while I'd love to keep him, might be becoming redundant with the development of some of our young prospects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaSwede Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Richardson and Higgins should be traded I think. Not sure what the Canucks can get out of it though. I hope Matthias is staying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekey Pete Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I bet Richardson gets traded on deadline day. Doesn't mean you have to agree Who wants a broken Richardson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Yep, figured he'd be the first UFA to be negotiated. Don't know what he's worth, depends likely on how much he wants to be here, but like 2-3 years anyway. Matthias then Richardson in the pecking order, trades notwithstanding. Dorsett won't be traded, he's staying. He's fully a TL/JB/WD boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaner Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Who wants a broken Richardson? Lots of contending teams. He'll likely be ok by seasons end, leaving him sometime to practice before the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossi Vaananen Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 They started 'talks' with Tanev like a month ago.. I'm wondering how productive these 'talks' are. Often contract negotiation can be a real distraction on play. Just wait till the end of the season and give these guys close to what they want (minus the NTCs, too many of those). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekey Pete Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Lots of contending teams. He'll likely be ok by seasons end, leaving him sometime to practice before the playoffs. Pretty big risk IMO. Does anyone even have a timeline on his return yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.53 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I'd rather need Brad and put him on the wing. Watch him pull a Mike Santo next season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoosh Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I don't think we can get anything for an injured Richardson... He'll probably just walk in the summer as we have so many young guns coming in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desiboynux4lifee******* Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 trading away Mathias can be a mistake. He fits this teams mold, but trading Higgins to a contender in the East should be a must! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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