Down by the River Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 He regressed from his draft+1 year. Not going to miss him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanuck Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 I watched this kid in person about 15 times last season and at least the same amount this season in the regular season in PG, as well as every home playoff game the past two seasons for the Cougars - imo this is not a significant loss of an asset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonecoldstevebernier Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Not really a big loss, and neither is Neill.... obviously we can't know at this point what they'll turn out to be in the future, but we're limited by contract spots and it just wouldn't be wise to sign them to play them both in the ECHL. The defense situation in Utica next season is going to be somewhat crowded and the signing of Chatfield pretty much guaranteed that one of Olson/Neill wasn't coming back. That both of them are being let go perhaps says that management has an eye on another player like Raddysh. So if JB and staff evaluate that Chatfield and Raddysh are better than Olson and Neill, then it really is no loss. Brisebois will also be joining Utica, and Cederholm should be returning from Sweden. Subban. McEneny, and Sautner are already there, maybe Pedan too if say McEneny or Juolevi beat him out for an NHL spot. Then you'll need probably 2 UFA AHL vets to help stabilize and shelter the green kids coming in. We don't have space to develop that many defensemen at once. Although I do find it laughable that Mackenze Stewart has an ELC. Probably one they wish they could undo, or terminate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crabcakes Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Benning made signings in the spring that took him close to the limit of 50 contracts. Obvioulsy he's going to have to cast a critical eye on the RFA's this year. It's something that happens every year to one degree or another. RFA's not on the active roster: Garteig Pedan (signed) LaBate Zalewski Grenier McEneny Rendulic Nilsson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice orca Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 At least we don't have listen to some posters saying how Neil and Olsen were good picks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b3. Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Definitely not heart broken over this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 I think most of us saw this coming in our crystal balls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 1 hour ago, ice orca said: At least we don't have listen to some posters saying how Neil and Olsen were good picks. you poor thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Raddysh is still in the playoffs for Erie - had a great season and commented that his dream is to sign with the 'Canucks or an NHL team' so perhaps this is part of retaining an extra contract spot for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 5 hours ago, Odd. said: So Zhukenov is headed to Russia next year. has that been confirmed? thought that was just at the rumour stage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 1 hour ago, oldnews said: Raddysh is still in the playoffs for Erie - had a great season and commented that his dream is to sign with the 'Canucks or an NHL team' so perhaps this is part of retaining an extra contract spot for him. he specifically said "Canucks"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 13 minutes ago, S'all Good Man said: he specifically said "Canucks"? yup edit: correction - "Van". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Just now, oldnews said: yup neat. I haven't ever seen him but looking at the OHL numbers that +62 is kind of impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Just now, S'all Good Man said: neat. I haven't ever seen him but looking at the OHL numbers that +62 is kind of impressive. On 2017-04-19 at 8:56 AM, AlwaysACanuckFan said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 12 minutes ago, oldnews said: thanks, it would be interesting to see him at training camp. I would not expect him to make the team but just gauge where he's at. but the real question is, how the heck is Rick Dhaliwal getting all these scoops? Lindens cycling buddy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 NHL.com has our guy Mackenze Stewart listed as 6'3" 240lbs and is also a LHD.... maybe thats part of this, giving this kid a bigger role in Utica next season? If we could get another guy up this size in a couple of years that wasn't a liability that would be a sweet addition to the bottom 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agoork Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 5 hours ago, Crabcakes said: Benning made signings in the spring that took him close to the limit of 50 contracts. Obvioulsy he's going to have to cast a critical eye on the RFA's this year. It's something that happens every year to one degree or another. RFA's not on the active roster: Garteig Pedan (signed) LaBate Zalewski Grenier McEneny Rendulic Nilsson NIlsson signed in Sweden, so he isn't coming back either. Frees up one more contract spot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iinatcc Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 GMJB out GM'ed by his own prospect ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N4ZZY Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 7 hours ago, Crabcakes said: Benning made signings in the spring that took him close to the limit of 50 contracts. Obvioulsy he's going to have to cast a critical eye on the RFA's this year. It's something that happens every year to one degree or another. RFA's not on the active roster: Garteig Pedan (signed) LaBate Zalewski Grenier McEneny Rendulic Nilsson None of those players are top six forwards in the NHL, or top four dman. Maybe McEneny based off his play in the AHL, and that one game he played in the NHL with the Canucks last season. Pedan, jury's still out on what kind of dman he can become. LaBate, Zalewski, Grenier, Rendulic - those players are players that are bottom six - even middle six is stretching it for those guys. Garteig - seems like a backup role if he ever does make it to the NHL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFCanuck Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 We've done well with some NCAA guys. We got 1/2 of our top 4 dmen for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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