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[Trade] Canucks trade Jared McCann, 2nd-round pick, 4th-round pick to Panthers for Erik Gudbranson, 5th-round pick


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4 minutes ago, 2009cupchamps said:

Those of you who do not watch much Florida games. Gudbrandon is official our best defence man. Any if you who would rather keep McCann and a second round pick that are both unknowns are idiots. Benning killed with this one. Well done

Why would they trade him then?

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Just now, Canuck Surfer said:

If I'm the Canucks, maybe now I consider moving Edler?

 

They can still fall back and re-sign Hamhuis. I don't think so personally > just asking the question...

It definitely could lead to dominos falling throughout the lineup. We just added about 3.5m in cap, assuming McCann would start in the A, otherwise 2.5m. Collectively, not resigning Weber/Bartkowski covers this gap, but we don't yet have a cap number for Larsen - which could be similar to Weber. Then, do we have the money to bring back Hammer or is his cap hit going to supplant the Sbisa raise? 

 

I think we've improved from this trade, but there is certainly the implication that we will be acquiring a forward through free agency, as McCann's theoretical spot has been left vacant. On defense, there's less of a need to acquire someone, and arguably makes guys like Hammer/Sbisa expendable, or even  as you've suggested moving Edler. 

 

The trade makes for an interesting summer. 

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1 minute ago, Aspie said:

Honestly, I think this takes pressure off of Edler. He no longer needs to be top shutdown and 1st PK while trying to provide offence. Guddy would likely take more of those types of roles with Tanev allowing guys like Hutton and Edler to open the ice up more.

Does he not play on the right side?

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2 minutes ago, DeNiro said:

Columbus' 2nd round pick should soften things a little. I wonder if Benning knows it will be this years and that's why he was more willing to part with the 33rd.

I doubt it's going to be this years draft, when it's another deep one

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13 minutes ago, Rocksterh8 said:

Are you kidding me? he's nothing like Tanev. He's 6'5 and tough as nails! In front of the net he will beat you down!

I meant in terms of intangible value and underappreciation from fans around the league.

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Just for fun

 

The 2nd round picks Benning has traded were turned in to

 

Roland McKeown and Rasmus Andersson.

 

Both near PPG defencemen.  Both have solid skating and decent size.  Our 33rd could be one of McAvoy, Johansen, Clague etc.

 

Again, while one can easily see what Benning is trying to do, and while one can say that the price for Gudbranson is comparable to what has been paid for young dmen lately (Hamilton/Reinhardt)

 

It is hard to not shake ones head at that potential blue line wealth in 2nd round picks

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1 hour ago, nuckin_futz said:

Because JB and Trevor don't think he has the jam to be an effective NHL'r. Same with Jensen and Shinkaruk.

 

He's a pretty good judge of young talent. Virtanen, Boeser, Demko, Tryamkin.

 

JB doesn't want soft guys. They don't think he can handle the grind and is too small. Like Jordan Subban.

:rolleyes:

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Just now, mpt said:

I doubt it's going to be this years draft, when it's another deep one

You never know what their thought process is.

 

Get it out of the way early and leave future 2nd round picks for deadline acquisitions?

 

They probably won't but it's possible...

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18 minutes ago, RetroCanuck said:

Wow, Canucks defence  is looking pretty good now!

 

Edler-Tanev

Hutton-Gudbranson

Sbisa-Tryamkin

Pedan-Larsen

Biega

 

Hamhuis walks, Bartkowski walks, Weber walks, I could see Sbisa or Edler traded for a more offensive defender/high pick.

 

Great trade for the Canucks!

anyone think we could do sbisa to edmonton for their 2nd?

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1 hour ago, PhillipBlunt said:

Great trade. This butthurt attitude about the picks is hilarious. Wow.

 

Gudbrandson will slot in beautifully in this young burgeoning defense corps. The Canucks blueline is now that much harder to deal with. Benning is making good on his promise on adding tangible size and youth to the team. 

I'm with you, Blunt. This trade sets the D up beautifully. Wouldn't be surprised to see either Edler or Sbisa dealt now. The Canucks have been so easy to play against the past 5 years. Those days are quickly coming to an end, and that makes me a happy fella. 

 

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Benning's guide to fixing the Canucks defense: 

Step 1: Trade a great 2nd pairing Dman on a great contract for a 2nd round pick (Garrison)
Step 2: Hope Sbisa's awfulness is situation-related, and make him a key piece in a trade for a Selke-caliber C to fill that hole you created when you traded Garrison
Step 3: Even though Sbisa remains awful, sign him to a $4mil/yr contract
Step 4 :For reasons known only to God, don't trade Hamhuis at the deadline
Step 5: Finally realize Sbisa is awful, trade a top asset for a 2nd pairing Dman who isn't quite as good as the one you originally traded away 
Step 6: Don't re-sign Hamhuis 

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