HorvatToBaertschi Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 http://www.thescore.com/news/1204199 (via http://thesco.re/theScore_app ) Report: Canucks won't offer draft picks to aid playoff push Sean O'Leary Jan 12, 2017 00:19 The Vancouver Canucks reportedly won't mortgage their future at the expense of a playoff berth. Picked by many to be a lottery team come June's draft, Vancouver is surprisingly in the thick of the Western Conference playoff race in the weak Pacific Division. The Canucks are currently one spot outside a postseason position, tied with the Kings, who own two games in hand. However, despite being within striking distance, Canucks' management won't sacrifice their future by trading draft picks for short-term help, reports ESPN's Pierre LeBrun. Saved by superb goaltending this season, the Canucks aging roster ranks 22nd in the NHL with 102 goals, and owns a troubling minus-17 goal differential. For this reason, among others, and due to the long-term rebuild that team president Trevor Linden hopes to initiate, the Canucks are reportedly sticking to their plans. I think this is good news and I think fellow CDC ers will be happy as well. Good PR move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Thank goodness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 The Canucks will forever have an "aging roster" even when they don't. This doesn't mean much though. Benning can still make a trade for a player that either has term or is a pending RFA and say that they're part of the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Derp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Colt 45s Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Well... it is what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd. Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 All I needed to hear. Whatever plan Lindenning's got goin, as long as we're not trading away our future core pieces and trading away our picks, I'll be happy. Hopefully we are sellers this TDL. And hope management stay true to their word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squamfan Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 9 minutes ago, Stamkos said: Thank goodness 8 minutes ago, DeNiro said: The Canucks will forever have an "aging roster" even when they don't. This doesn't mean much though. Benning can still make a trade for a player that either has term or is a pending RFA and say that they're part of the future. then you see a boeser for e kane happen lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 This is good to hear. Now if we're out of it at the trade deadline we should sell players like Miller, Edler, Burrows etc. to get even more picks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutesi Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 I'm not interested in making the playoffs with the inevitable loss. Develop the young players and draft some A grade talent, the hard working grinders will only go so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 25 minutes ago, HorvatToBaertschi said: For this reason, among others, and due to the long-term rebuild that team president Trevor Linden hopes to initiate, the Canucks are reportedly sticking to their plans. 17 minutes ago, J.R. said: Derp. Herpa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan1 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Finally! Maybe the front friggin' office has gotten a clue on the proper way to rebuild a team. I sure hope so...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerrDrFunk Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Yeah! I'm so sick of Benning selling off our future at the trade deadline for rentals! ......oh wait, he's never done that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Building Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Good, and I'm honestly not surprised at all as JB said he was done trading picks this year. Good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
on the cycle Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Well....... why.....why would they? I'm discouraged that it doesn't sound like they will be actively trying to acquire picks and prospects either. So....I guess we're sitting tight this season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan1 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 30 minutes ago, DeNiro said: The Canucks will forever have an "aging roster" even when they don't. This doesn't mean much though. Benning can still make a trade for a player that either has term or is a pending RFA and say that they're part of the future. As long as JB doesn't get fleeced and overpay for the player(s) and then hand out NMC's like they are candy, then it could work in the Canucks' favour. This team is going to live or die on the decisions he makes in the next 2 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan1 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 4 minutes ago, HerrDrFunk said: Yeah! I'm so sick of Benning selling off our future at the trade deadline for rentals! ......oh wait, he's never done that. The article is just talking about this season. It's been a concern with people on CDC for a while now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apollo Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Obviously we shouldn't spend picks and/or prospects for rental players... but if a player on a longer deal is available, then they definitely should. I'd have no problem selling assets to get a guy like Duchene or Landeskog... if we sold for a guy like Iginla, then I'd have problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5nothincanucksohno Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 3 minutes ago, HerrDrFunk said: Yeah! I'm so sick of Benning selling off our future at the trade deadline for rentals! ........wait, he's never done that since he's been here? Is that right? Thank you, finally a sensible response. A lot of shade being dropped with no facts to back it up. The plan has never changed from the perspective of management, just the outside world's ever changing perception. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appleboy Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 This is nothing new. He has said this a few weeks ago and is just reinforcing that their improved play changes nothing. What you see is what you get unless there is something that just blows their socks off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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