Dekey Pete Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 13 minutes ago, springer said: Anyone actually remember how the trade deadline went down? It was a snooze fest. For the most part, teams that could have used Hamhuis or Vrbata for a serious playoff run were already maxed out on cap space. And teams that weren't playoff contenders...like ours...were holding onto draft picks, particularly second round picks. If there was an opportunity to steal a player, sure, make the deal. To get Gudbranson, Benning had no choice but to pay the price, no doubt there was a lot of sweat over it...and in the end, it will very likely turn out that it was worth it. But as good as Hamhuis is, he's still 33 and entering UFA compared to Gudbranson at 24 with a year left on his contract, I don't think there was ever any intention of signing Vrbata for another stint. He's 36, and clearly was not making the grade, meaning very little upside over the long run. They may very well have had no offers at all for his services. But, regarding D-Men, Hamhuis presented a very real possibility for another three years. Of course they weren't going to let him go for virtually nothing in return, and then regret it later on. As it turned out, they scored the highest rated D-Man in the draft, and Tryamkin came over from the KHL. Then the primary focus turned to cap space in order pick up a high scoring forward. Had they got Dubois fifth overall, things might have looked a little different for Hamhuis in Vancouver. Anyone who thinks managing a professional sports team these days is a walk in the park, and involves nothing more than big cajones and simple math, knows little of what he speaks. FWIW Awesome response! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
We Are All Cynics Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 2 hours ago, NUCKER67 said: 1) Stamkos would change the team. The Sedins would move to the 2nd line. The rest of the division would certainly take notice. 2) Lucic would add extra nastiness and grit. He would instantly become a fan favourite, even by those that apparently hate him. 3) Eriksson would provide some offence and may click with the Sedins, but that top line may get bullied. 4) Martin, I want this guy. He's younger, big, and cheap. Apparently hate him? I despise him and always will even if he were <stifle vomit> a Canuck. Fortunately, I don't have to worry about that thug disgracing a Canucks jersey since Boston wants him back, has the cap space, and he'll go back in a heartbeat. Lucic is pretty much off the table now to my relief. Stamkos is a weird situation. He's willing to go to free agency rather than sign with a team in their Stanley Cup window right now. I question his commitment to winning in that case since it seems he's more interested in money and term. Also he's only been healthy enough to play one full season in the past four years. I'm not sold on him but if the Canucks want him then Benning can't fool around and has to offer the maximum right out of the gate. However again I don't see the logic in paying him around the same price of both Sedins combined when he puts up less points. Seems like a step backward to me. Erikkson I feel is too old for what the Canucks are trying to build. Boedker and Martin are the right age and fit for the Canucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithers joe Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 49 minutes ago, chucky's head said: Well Sutter could always play with the Sedins. That was the original plan I believe. it would be nice to have 2 centers on that line...maybe backes and brouwer...and virtanen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thundernuts Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 2 hours ago, Stanky Legs said: Ranked 16, yet we came up empty handed on TDL. NTC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THERETOOL Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 ugh .. this isn't panning out the way I thought it would .. my prediction is that they will sign helm to replace the loss of buying out burrows .. and ad lucic as the second free agent signing ( if he agrees to come ) these gotta be tough times for Canucks brass .. Im sure its not easy to make decisions like this, with guys you like and respect so much .. What else can they do though ? they are trying to ice the most competitive team they can, within the cap space they have .. tough decisions are just par for the coarse . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckpuckluck1 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Benning has so far avoided signing any contracts that are long term, his contract for Miller I think is the longest to date, that was out of necessity. I suspect he will continue like this as it allows him freedom to mould the team in any direction he chooses. He has had to carry the Sedins and Edler contracts too. With this in mind I don't think he will go too hard after the top 4 or 5 UFA forwards that everyone is suggesting as he may not want to lock up the $ on those guys and lose the fluidity he has been able to achieve. I could be completely wrong but i am expecting to see a middle value UFA forward on a few year deal and then leave some money in the bank to up Horvat, Markstrom and Co next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Gino Brash Ryp Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Vesey would be great next to stamkos. Too bad they're signing in Toronto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Just now, Tiger Gino Brash Ryp said: Vesey would be great next to stamkos. Too bad they're signing in Toronto There is only one puck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckledraggin Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 4 hours ago, riffraff said: Man, my two man list of wanted men was Gudbranson and Martin. if we got Matt "flowmaster " Martin, all my wildest dreams would come true. Add Tryamkin to that list and teams will be limping off the ice every game. Welcome to Vancouver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Boudreau Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 If the Canucks managed to convince a group of BC boys to come home and sign for less. I think Lucic and Connolly would make people here happy if not then.. Eriksson/Boedker Helm Brouwer/Ladd Sceviour/Stempniak Any or that group is realistic to sign and would be solid adds. 1 top six guy and 1 second tier guy for the bottom six. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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