higgyfan Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Trades a-comin'. Postulating they cycle in Gaunce/Grenier/maybe Shinkaruk during the season for injuries then move Vrbata at the TDL and put the most-ready of them in. Agreed. It will be very important to start giving some of the prospects as much NHL experience as possible. I think the team will look very different by the time TDL rolls by. JB has stated that he likes next year's draft better than this year, so I suspect we'll see several vets traded for picks at TDL. Vrbata, Bieksa, Hamhuis, are in contract years. Most think that Higgins may be on his way out as well. Change is coming, but not much until 2016/17 season. It will be real interesting to see what JB bags at the 2016 draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desiboynux4lifee******* Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 (edited) I watched him in the AHL playoffs and I was impressed.Although, I did think management would trade him at the draft now I see no point in trading him because his market value won't be high enough and there is honestly no point. Making a early prediction, Brendan Gaunce will be a better player than Sutter. Also, hope management haven't given up on Gaunce since they got Sutter now, I hope they don't trade Gaunce, these type of players are rare. Edited August 9, 2015 by desiboynux4lifee******* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5 decades and no cup Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 I watched him in the AHL playoffs and I was impressed.Although, I did think management would trade him at the draft now I see no point in trading him because his market value won't be high enough and there is honestly no point. Making a early prediction, Brendan Gaunce will be a better player than Sutter. Also, hope management haven't given up on Gaunce since they got Sutter now, I hope they don't trade Gaunce, these type of players are rare. Gaunce is a winger now desi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 The only way you should trade a player you've developed who's near-NHL ready is if you're in waivers/numbers trouble or you don't think he's a good fit. That's how we got Clendening, Pedan, Vey, and to some degree Baertschi. Amongst the many direct and clear things Benning declares about players is "He's ready to play in the NHL." He has flatly said this about Markstrom and Corrado, possibly about Baertschi, and a Province article reported the Canucks believing the same thing about Gaunce. At this point it may be a numbers game so Gaunce likely stays in the minors unless he blows the doors off at camp, but it's no issue because he's still waivers-eligible. Good to know they believe they have an NHL-calibre guy in him ready for call-up. Of note, that hasn't been said about Jensen, so it sounds like Gaunce has passed him. Grenier hasn't had quite the same endorsement, but that he's expected to compete for a roster spot so he's likely passed Jensen as well. Dude's really got to pick it up, as Shinkaruk is coming up fast, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 The only way you should trade a player you've developed who's near-NHL ready is if you're in waivers/numbers trouble or you don't think he's a good fit. That's how we got Clendening, Pedan, Vey, and to some degree Baertschi. Amongst the many direct and clear things Benning declares about players is "He's ready to play in the NHL." He has flatly said this about Markstrom and Corrado, possibly about Baertschi, and a Province article reported the Canucks believing the same thing about Gaunce. At this point it may be a numbers game so Gaunce likely stays in the minors unless he blows the doors off at camp, but it's no issue because he's still waivers-eligible. Good to know they believe they have an NHL-calibre guy in him ready for call-up. Of note, that hasn't been said about Jensen, so it sounds like Gaunce has passed him. Grenier hasn't had quite the same endorsement, but that he's expected to compete for a roster spot so he's likely passed Jensen as well. Dude's really got to pick it up, as Shinkaruk is coming up fast, too.I have no problem if Shinkaruk and Guance spend abother season in Utica. Both came on in the later half of the season. They can build on that.Probably a decision time on Jensen this year. A scratch on some playoff games created ?'s. Grenier isthe one I want to see have a real shot at the Canuck roster. He has all the physical attributes just aquestion of whether he can translate to the NHL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 The only way you should trade a player you've developed who's near-NHL ready is if you're in waivers/numbers trouble or you don't think he's a good fit. That's how we got Clendening, Pedan, Vey, and to some degree Baertschi. Amongst the many direct and clear things Benning declares about players is "He's ready to play in the NHL." He has flatly said this about Markstrom and Corrado, possibly about Baertschi, and a Province article reported the Canucks believing the same thing about Gaunce. At this point it may be a numbers game so Gaunce likely stays in the minors unless he blows the doors off at camp, but it's no issue because he's still waivers-eligible. Good to know they believe they have an NHL-calibre guy in him ready for call-up. Of note, that hasn't been said about Jensen, so it sounds like Gaunce has passed him. Grenier hasn't had quite the same endorsement, but that he's expected to compete for a roster spot so he's likely passed Jensen as well. Dude's really got to pick it up, as Shinkaruk is coming up fast, too. INB4 someone whines about you 'writing off' Jensen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniwaki Canuck Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 At this point it may be a numbers game so Gaunce likely stays in the minors unless he blows the doors off at camp, but it's no issue because he's still waivers-eligible. I think you mean "waiver-exempt". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanuck Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 I have no problem if Shinkaruk and Guance spend abother season in Utica. Agreed. Unlike many others here, I believe there is more to be gained long term by allowing certain prospects to develop in the minors in different situations rather than throw them to the wolves unprepared and unprotected. They are in good hands under Green & Bombers tutelage and the Canucks don't need underdeveloped prospects on the roster simply to affirm a youth/speed/compete movement or whatever you want to call it. The team isn't nearly as undermanned as some seem to believe and I can't wait until the season begins so coach Willy can prove it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winthecup Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 (edited) Gaunce looking leaner. Edited September 5, 2015 by winthecup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollowRoads Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Gaunce looking leaner. Definitely looks like he put in some work this summer. If gaunce can pick up some foot speed (not that he's slow, just not fast) he could be a staple in the top 9 for years to come. Love his game. Can't wait for camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amish Rake Fighter Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Gaunce is my dark horse pick to be the next prospect to land a full time job with the big club. He made huge strides last year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5 decades and no cup Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Gaunce is my dark horse pick to be the next prospect to land a full time job with the big club. He made huge strides last year. Agreed. I think he'll be playing in Van by trade deadline. He looks like one serious dude that has a fantastic motivation/determination to develop his game. He's next up to the plate, for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush17 Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Gaunce is my dark horse pick to be the next prospect to land a full time job with the big club. He made huge strides last year. Hes definitely a safe pick. Probably one of the first callups for any bottom 6 injuries. He definitely is defensively reliable and plays a heavy game. Good call Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush17 Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 I think a combo of Jake and Gaunce would interesting to watch. They both have a fire inside them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiggs50 Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 I love how Gaunce, Horvat, and Boeser all seem to be the calm and cool leader types. Leadership won't be a problem in the future. I love the way Gaunce plays though. Our most underrated prospect imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desiboynux4lifee******* Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 We have Sutter, so what's the point in Gaunce? I see him traded in one of Benning's wild trades that leaves us clueless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amish Rake Fighter Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 (edited) nvm Edited September 5, 2015 by Amish Rake Fighter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Monahan Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 We have Sutter, so what's the point in Gaunce? I see him traded in one of Benning's wild trades that leaves us clueless. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 We have Sutter, so what's the point in Gaunce? I see him traded in one of Benning's wild trades that leaves us clueless. Guance has successfully made the switch to wing. He will complement Sutter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 We have Sutter, so what's the point in Gaunce? I see him traded in one of Benning's wild trades that leaves us clueless. If you don't even know that Gaunce is a winger now, why are you pretending to care about his development anyways? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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