Terrence Ross Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 With Ryan Johansen being a great long term fit with Vancouver once the Sedins have written off their remaining years, I feel like he would be a great target to pursue. Of course, it will take some tough negotiations with the Blue Jackets Management to pry away Ryan from their organization, but acquiring Ryan would be a huge boost for the Canucks. With Johansen being able to fill a big void in the top six with the Canucks for years to come! I understand that this has been brought up before, but now with Columbus reportingly scouting for defensive upgrades, now would be a good time to make some phone calls, and start the talks! Vancouver: C Ryan Johansen LW Kerby Rychel or 2015 3rd round pick Columbus: D Alex Edler C Nick Bonino C Jared McCann 2015 1st round pick Obviously this is a rough estimate from what I feel is close to fair value for both organizations. Columbus does give up a big asset from their organization, but their gain some major help on defense for now and for the future. Bonino is a solid fill-in for the time being as their second or third line center, by filling in Ryan's void from the team. As well, we are giving up arguably our strongest blue-chip prospect that has the potential to develop into a first-line pivot in a few years! The 1st round pick (23rd overall) gives them another strong asset to their organization to pick for their choicing. Vancouver ends up giving up a substantial amount of assets that does leave a large hole in their defensive core. But they gain their Vancouver-native in Johansen that more than fills their void in the top-six for now, and in the post-Sedin era. I will not post the Canucks proposed line-up as this can vary greatly. But, of course, Ryan would most likely fill-in as a 1a center, with Henrik being the 1b, or possibly vice versa. Vancouver's defense is now lacking even more with the departure of Alexander "Respect Your Edlers," but I feel as though Benning will be able to swing a deal with Lack + to gain a competent defenseman. Enjoy, and be kind All for fun in the end, right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretzky to Lemieux Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 No offense but there's no way that that package is going to get us Johansen... He's as untouchable as it gets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiggs50 Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Yeah not happening. We would have to add substantially more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanghai owey Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 yeah would be sweet. so would toews. but why would columbus accept a trade giving away their young shinning super star centre for years to come? and its not like they have some top centre prospect to replace him too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BI3KSA- Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Not even close. It would take a ridiculous amount of value to get Johansen as he is an elite top line center prospect with plenty of size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibesawesomey Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Could possibly look at bringing in Jenner or Wennberg? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSnipeshow91 Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 You'd have to switch McCann with Horvat to get them to call back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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