CanadianRugby Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Considering the Canucks are most likely going to be a lottery team next year. Other than having better luck in the lottery, what would you like to see next season? Is there anything the team or players need to accomplish for you to see it as a successful season? Personally I'd like to see: Stecher & Hutton get 30+ points Goldobin, Boeser and Juolevi make the team for the whole season Virtanen to show some improvement Have at least 5 picks in the first 3 rounds Markstrom play 50+ games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 I'd like to see some individual improvement from our young guys and ideally a slight improvement from the team overall. It's time we slowly begin trending up now. I'd like the line of Bo, Boeser, and Baertschi to show some good potential and Boeser to be a top 5 rookie next year. Markstrom should play more than 40 games barring any injuries. I don't expect either Virtanen or Juolevi to make the team out of the gate, but either has the potential to surprise in training camp, particularly Virtanen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSVII Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 A tandem of Markstrom and Bachman A reasonable cap friendly contract for Gudbranson Less injuries, otherwise replace the person who replaced Mike Burnstein No more acquiring of 'role players' or 'culture carrying veterans' at premium prices No more 'age gap' transactions Trade Tanev or Edler for more picks A kid reach 20 goals rather than being on pace for it. Pipedream Find a taker for the Loui Eriksson contract Virtanen to show he can be a top 6 player rather than a bottom 6 role player. Get a top 3 spot in the 2018 lottery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riviera82 Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 I would like assurance that the Sedins will not be re-signed following next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makaramel MacKhiato Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 I just want to see young guys playing bigger minutes. This is a year where they can make mistakes and learn from them. Get Goldobin and Boeser in top 6 roles and develop some chemistry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
189lb enforcers? Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Play and tough, rugged style while the rebuild is on. At least lose well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makaramel MacKhiato Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 I honestly think 2018/19 will be the most exciting for Canucks. We will have a ton of Cap from the Sedin's paycut (or retirement), and prospects (Juolevi, this year's prospect, Dahlen, perhaps Demko?) Will be ready to go. 2017/18 will be a transition year for what's to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweathog Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 10 minutes ago, 189lb enforcers? said: Play and tough, rugged style while the rebuild is on. At least lose well. I agree with this. Also adding more size and toughness to the roster wouldn't hurt either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianRugby Posted May 1, 2017 Author Share Posted May 1, 2017 14 minutes ago, 189lb enforcers? said: Play and tough, rugged style while the rebuild is on. At least lose well. I'd love that, but other than Sbisa & Gudbranson is there anyone on the roster that can play that way? Even if Virtanen makes the team and is a beast this will be one of the softest teams in the league. Like @Sweathog said, hopefully some size/toughness is added. Target big 3rd/4th line guys in free agency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 23 minutes ago, DSVII said: A tandem of Markstrom and Bachman A reasonable cap friendly contract for Gudbranson Less injuries, otherwise replace the person who replaced Mike Burnstein No more acquiring of 'role players' or 'culture carrying veterans' at premium prices No more 'age gap' transactions Trade Tanev or Edler for more picks A kid reach 20 goals rather than being on pace for it. Pipedream Find a taker for the Loui Eriksson contract Virtanen to show he can be a top 6 player rather than a bottom 6 role player. Get a top 3 spot in the 2018 lottery Only problem is with your 'Pipedream': - To early on Erickson but if it came to that there would be a market - Not expecting Virtanen to play the whole season in Vancouver. I will be happy to see him as a 3rd line player with a physical game and solid d-zone coverages. - Not only is a Top 3 likely in 2018 but also in 2019. It depends on injuries and whether Benning can bring back a significant piece for either Tanev or Edler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono2009 Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 38 minutes ago, Riviera82 said: I would like assurance that the Sedins will not be re-signed following next year. wow how times have changed. from superstars to nobody wants them. hockey world can be brutal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerrDrFunk Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 14 minutes ago, Boudrias said: Only problem is with your 'Pipedream': - To early on Erickson but if it came to that there would be a market - Not expecting Virtanen to play the whole season in Vancouver. I will be happy to see him as a 3rd line player with a physical game and solid d-zone coverages. - Not only is a Top 3 likely in 2018 but also in 2019. It depends on injuries and whether Benning can bring back a significant piece for either Tanev or Edler. Haha, that's a good one. The Canucks could come in dead last the next two seasons and will still wind up with two 4th overall picks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSVII Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 1 minute ago, HerrDrFunk said: Haha, that's a good one. The Canucks could come in dead last the next two seasons and will still wind up with two 4th overall picks. That's still preferable to being a bubble team and picking 11th. A guaranteed top 5 I'll be on board with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSVII Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 18 minutes ago, Boudrias said: Only problem is with your 'Pipedream': - To early on Erickson but if it came to that there would be a market - Not expecting Virtanen to play the whole season in Vancouver. I will be happy to see him as a 3rd line player with a physical game and solid d-zone coverages. - Not only is a Top 3 likely in 2018 but also in 2019. It depends on injuries and whether Benning can bring back a significant piece for either Tanev or Edler. I think the earlier we move Loui the better. While he is still effective, probably in year 2-3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adarsh Sant Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 11 minutes ago, DSVII said: I think the earlier we move Loui the better. While he is still effective, probably in year 2-3 1 hour ago, DSVII said: A tandem of Markstrom and Bachman A reasonable cap friendly contract for Gudbranson Less injuries, otherwise replace the person who replaced Mike Burnstein No more acquiring of 'role players' or 'culture carrying veterans' at premium prices No more 'age gap' transactions Trade Tanev or Edler for more picks A kid reach 20 goals rather than being on pace for it. Pipedream Find a taker for the Loui Eriksson contract Virtanen to show he can be a top 6 player rather than a bottom 6 role player. Get a top 3 spot in the 2018 lottery Loui Eriksson has a NMC So unless he wants to leave we can't trade him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSVII Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 7 minutes ago, Adarsh Sant said: Loui Eriksson has a NMC So unless he wants to leave we can't trade him Hence the pipe dream category Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush17 Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 if Juolevi can remain steady and help pot a couple and Dahlen makes an impact at the nhl level I'm predicting we will be battling for a playoff spot into feb-Mar aside from that Boeser to pot 25+ Virtanen to eventually earn a call up (maybe be the go to call up) Horvat to continue and not pleateau due to harder comp Demko continues to build on another strong season if our 5th pick from this year is in the ahl - I hope utica pushes for playoffs again if Suban can get a shot at the nhl a tanev or edler is traded this offseason greener lights a fire under edler if he remains here hoping we win a lotto selection next season etc etc etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanuck Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 4 minutes ago, Adarsh Sant said: Loui Eriksson has a NMC So unless he wants to leave we can't trade him Another year like this season and I'm guessing he'd consider waiving. As per op's question, would be great to see: -BoHo take yet another step in his overall game. -Bearcheese and Granny both reach 20g's -Virt come into camp in tremendous conditioning and be a contributing line-up regular -overall see the d stay healthy and the kids back there continue to develop -see both OJ and Demko get some NHL game action Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R35Godz1lla Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 1 hour ago, DSVII said: A tandem of Markstrom and Bachman A reasonable cap friendly contract for Gudbranson Less injuries, otherwise replace the person who replaced Mike Burnstein No more acquiring of 'role players' or 'culture carrying veterans' at premium prices No more 'age gap' transactions Trade Tanev or Edler for more picks A kid reach 20 goals rather than being on pace for it. Pipedream Find a taker for the Loui Eriksson contract Virtanen to show he can be a top 6 player rather than a bottom 6 role player. Get a top 3 spot in the 2018 lottery Linden, Benning and even Aqua have admitted that rough times are ahead, due to the fact that they will not be acquiring anymore high priced UFA's, nor trading for anymore "Age Gap" players. Eriksson ( If he is moved ) will be moved in the last 2 years of his contract, same as Sutter. I have a feeling Benning when he did up their contract paid them both 500k'ish more than what someone else may give them in exchange for having limited trade clauses, so as to give the team the flexibility to move on from them at a time when the team will have it's new core mostly ready to compete. Everyone piles on Benning for not being Gillis/Gillman and "Overpaying" but if you look at how he has strucutred the term, amount and clauses of players signed the team has flexibility that we have not had recently. What is one of the things we all hate from the Gillis era? NTC's that have handcuffed this teams ability to tear it down a bit quicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucker 67 Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Let walk: Miller, Skille, Larsen Draft: Cody Glass To LV: Sbisa Re-sign for Canucks: Horvat, Gudbranson, Gaunce Re-sign for Utica: Boucher, Chaput, Shore, Megna New to Utica (if possible): Juolevi, Glass, Dahlen, Gaudette, MacEwen, Brisebois, Molino Baertschi - Horvat - Boeser D. Sedin - H. Sedin - Granlund Goldobin - Sutter - Eriksson Zalewski - Gaunce - Virtanen Dorsett Edler - Tanev Hutton - Gudbranson UFA - Stecher (Canucks will need to improve their D, if Markstrom is the full time starter. D depth never hurts either, especially on this team) Biega Markstrom Bachman 20+ goal season: Baertschi, Horvat, Boeser 15 goal season: D. Sedin, Granlund, Goldobin, Sutter, Eriksson * another top 5 pick in 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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