Rocksterh8 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Link: http://www.foxsports.com/nhl/story/vancouver-canucks-trading-for-valeri-nichushkin-090416 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIC_CITY Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 What was the point of that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 1 minute ago, VIC_CITY said: What was the point of that? Click bait and speculation? Revenue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c00kies Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 You should add a rumour or speculation tag. I like how the writer says Bear Cheese should get a serious look for the 2nd line. VN would be a potential big scorer though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jägermeister Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 *WARNING* This article contains no new information. Nothing will be learned regarding Nichushkin, how we could acquire him, or how he would fit on our team. Read only if interested in the mindless speculation of one writer. Quote The Vancouver Canucks have one glaring hole right now and they might be looking at a Russian forward to fill it. One of the biggest holes on the Vancouver Canucks roster right now is at left wing on the second line and one of the names that keeps coming up to fill that hole is Dallas Stars left winger Valeri Nichushkin. There are many reasons why the Canucks should and shouldn’t consider him as an option to fill that hole. Let’s take a look at some of the pros and cons of acquiring the 21-year-old Russian. Pros Age Valeri Nichushkin is currently 21 years old, entering his fourth NHL season. That fits right in with the core future of this Vancouver Canucks team. Rookie Year Nichushkin burst on to the scene with a 34 point performance in 79 games with the Dallas Stars and followed it up with 2 points in a six game series against the Anaheim Ducks. Other Options Right now, the Canucks are running out of options, as the free agent market has dried up for the summer, so Nichushkin looks to be the best option currently available. Cons Asking Price Acquiring Nichushkin won’t come cheap; the Stars could ask for Jacob Markstrom, while the Canucks take on the contract of either Antti Niemi or Kari Lehtonen, and one of the Canucks’ top forward prospects. The Russian Factor When looking at acquiring any Russian player, one has to consider the possibility that the player may bolt for the KHL at any time. Nichushkin has KHL experience, playing 18 games for Traktor Chelyabinsk in the 2012-13 season, so he already knows what the KHL has to offer. He also doesn’t have a contract right now, so there isn’t anything stopping him from leaving for the KHL if he doesn’t want to play for the Canucks. INJURIES AND INCONSISTENCY Valeri Nichushkin missed all but eight games in his sophomore season due to hip and groin issues. In his second full NHL season, Nichushkin’s production dropped off slightly recording five less goals than he did in his rookie year. The Decision After weighing the pros and cons, Nichushkin might not be the best fit to fill the hole on the second line. There are simply too many risks and not enough proven reward for my liking to make this acquisition. Instead, I’d like to see a player like Sven Baertschi get a shot to prove himself on the second line. Baertschi started slow last year, but once he started to get consistent ice time in January, he never looked back. He recorded 17 points from January to March, compared to just 11 from October to December. If Baertschi gets that consistent ice time throughout the year, it’s not unreasonable to think he could record around 40 points for the season. At a price tag of $1.8 million, that seems a lot more appealing to me than the price tag that would come with Valeri Nichushkin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mll Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 nvm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Couldn't even sign Matt Benning, how the hell are we going to trade for Valeri Nichuskin? also, Benning is rumoured to still be pissed at Dallas for Hamhuis, so....this won't be happenin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanuck Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Click -bait garbage from basement blogger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomato Pajamas Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 There's not even a source for the speculation, just some guy shooting off in a tangent. You're not missing much if you give this article a pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurn Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 20 minutes ago, Chris said: Couldn't even sign Matt Benning, how the hell are we going to trade for Valeri Nichuskin? also, Benning is rumoured to still be pissed at Dallas for Hamhuis, so....this won't be happenin' So just whose spot did you think Benning would take? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejazz97 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 20 minutes ago, Chris said: Couldn't even sign Matt Benning, how the hell are we going to trade for Valeri Nichuskin? also, Benning is rumoured to still be pissed at Dallas for Hamhuis, so....this won't be happenin' My gosh. I totally forgot that the chance to play on the same team as McDavid and a better chance to crack the Oilers' defense than ours has nothing to do with it. The original speculation was that we were going to offer-sheet Nichushkin, but the Stars could easily match whatever we set out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhorvat Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 I know this board has the plus minus thing going on but should strongly consider a dumb@ss button. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJDDawg Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Which part of the thread titled "Trades, Rumors and Speculation" confuses you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Neilsons Towel Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Damn. I already spent my minus today... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeridebc Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 With the rumors of this kid going back to Russia, who in their right mind would pay a ransom for him to board a plane and fly away? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickels Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Would be very interested in a trade along the lines of... Markstrom plus for Nichuskin/bad salary Believe both their goalies have 2 yrs remaining on their deals...would come off w/Sedins. Would Markstrom for Nichuskin/bad goalie salary be enough ? I see article says plus top fwd...that IMO would be too much. I'm personally not sold on Markstrom as a potential top 10 goalie in the league. Think Miller will out perform him this year...all things being equal (health/opponents etc) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonoman Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 22 minutes ago, Roger Neilson's Towel said: Damn. I already spent my minus today... I haven't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucksin2013 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Who do they even give up for him, realistically? What do the Stars want? At this point it has to be Defence and/or goaltending. Don't see the Canucks as a fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Pointless speculation by a never-heard blogger in this prolonged off-season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantomex Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Do people actually get paid to write these articles? Where do I sign up for this free money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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