Attila Umbrus Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 8 minutes ago, Canuck Surfer said: Stone can bury the biscuit. No doubt. i have no interest in trading for rentals though. And I don’t think Stone is especially fast. That he will fit in the play style that is emerging. I also don’t think we’ll be short on goal scoring. Unless Ericsson, himself and Gaudette form a fearsome 3rd line. Look at Calgary’s signature UFA this year? No speed, he’s in the third line. Ericsson? (And he has some wheels...) Maybe. MAYBE, as a ufa would I be interested in Stone. Not for assets. And I would be targeting a key D long before another forward. Myers most likely. Karlsson? Very true, I wouldn't want to give up a lot to get him. But I look at what they got for Karlsson, if you can scrape up some spare parts to land him it may be worth doing. But if it hurts too much just go after him as a UFA for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blömqvist Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 3 hours ago, naslundfan921 said: The assumption is that this move is to allow Demko to come up but I don't see why the rush? Right now Marky is playing some of the best hockey of his career and it does not seem like Demko is in position to usurp him at least not RIGHT NOW. I'd leave him with the Comets for the rest of the year, let him get in more games and have this McKenna guy take the spot starts. I anticipated Demko splitting the net next year but I guess they have accelerated the plan with him. I think the idea is that Demko can come up and get NHL-level goalie coaching from Ian Clark, who worked with elite goaltenders in Roberto Luongo and Sergei Bobrovsky when he had his two Vezina-winning seasons. One thing that Anders Nilsson provided the team and Markstrom was that in his backup role he could start every now and then and give Markstrom a rest, which reflected in Markstrom's great month of December as the league's best goalie. Demko in his backup role can do the same. Start once in every 3 or 4 games to get exposure and experience at the NHL level and give Markstrom a break. Demko certainly won't replace Markstrom now, but Demko will certainly get the coaching and games needed to start his NHL career. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nucker 67 Posted January 2, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 2, 2019 Funny, I was wondering how they would be able to trade Nilsson before the end of the year. Not sure there would've been any buyers for a backup goalie at the TDL, as teams contending for a Cup usually have their goaltending tandems set in stone. But Benning did it. Gotta give him credit, he's doing what needs to be done. Demko will soon be making the move, and there will be no goaltending controversy when he gets here. Next year: Utica - McKenna and DiPietro Vancouver - Markstrom and Demko 1 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jester13 Posted January 2, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 2, 2019 1 minute ago, Hutton Wink said: Got rid of him. Got out of his $2.5mil salary. Got a draft pick. Got a way to get Demko into the lineup. Also gave up nothing to get him in the first place. Man, Benning is one gigantic breath of fresh air with how willing he is to follow through with his plan any chance he gets, especially after years of moves that coulda/woulda/shoulda happened. 3 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post oldnews Posted January 2, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 2, 2019 1 minute ago, Jester13 said: Also gave up nothing to get him in the first place. Man, Benning is one gigantic breath of fresh air with how willing he is to follow through with his plan any chance he gets, especially after years of moves that coulda/woulda/shoulda happened. yep - sometimes you get lucky with a window of opportunity - other times that does not appear or work out - but clearly they keep their nose to the grindstone and take advantage when they can - and see the interests/needs of other franchises/GMs - which is about all you can ask imo. Can't always expect results, but should always expect them to be ready to pursue potential ones. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownky Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 16 minutes ago, oldnews said: On the other hand, Nilsson is a big, young skilled goaltender who proved more consistent and effective when he was in Buffalo. For whatever reason, it didn't work out... He's not young by NHL goalie standards, especially backups. He turns 29 in a couple months. Not necessarily finished, but probably not going to get a whole lot better either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blömqvist Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Do I dare look over at HFBoards for their reaction? I mean, with how negative they are on this regime they must be roasting Benning for not getting at least a 2nd round pick for Nilsson. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
189lb enforcers? Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 3 minutes ago, Jester13 said: Also gave up nothing to get him in the first place. Man, Benning is one gigantic breath of fresh air with how willing he is to follow through with his plan any chance he gets, especially after years of moves that coulda/woulda/shoulda happened. Lots of minor moves. I’d like to see how his big moves look. This TDL might finally be notable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilduce39 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, Jester13 said: Also gave up nothing to get him in the first place. Man, Benning is one gigantic breath of fresh air with how willing he is to follow through with his plan any chance he gets, especially after years of moves that coulda/woulda/shoulda happened. Agreed - I love how patient JB has been letting his top picks roll in and develop while simultaneously being aggressive setting the table with the rest of the team. He sure isn’t afraid to fire off a trade. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amitriptyline Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 I wish we could trade Eriksson for a 6 rounder. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, brownky said: He's not young by NHL goalie standards, especially backups. He turns 29 in a couple months. Not necessarily finished, but probably not going to get a whole lot better either. fair enough. but at the same time there is a 'trend' for G to emerge in the 26.27,28 range 'young' may be a stretch - younger than McKenna with lots of potential serviceble years left is not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Just awoke to this news. Had actually proposed Nilsson to Ottawa a couple wks back. Wouldn't surprise me if these two teams make another deal soon. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Hutton Wink said: Got rid of him. Got out of his $2.5mil salary. Got a draft pick. Got a way to get Demko into the lineup. yeah i think you could argue the Canucks weren't getting much for their 2.5 mil. I'm very happy with this move, Nilsson probably gets waived in a week anyway, Archie just never lived up to CDCs hopes, even with a nice long look last year. So now Judd Brackett can go do his thing and get 3 cracks at finding some hidden gem between picks 156 to 187 Edited January 2, 2019 by Jimmy McGill 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nucker 67 Posted January 2, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 2, 2019 (edited) It's exciting to have a GM who is following the plan, and the future is looking brighter the more we see this plan. It's pretty incredible how Benning and Co. have basically rebuilt an entire NHL team and restocked the prospect pool in 5 years. That last year of Gillis (2013/14), I can't imagine thinking "that's okay, in 5 years the Canucks will have possibly the greatest Swedish player ever who will win the Calder, a mobile D to QB the PP who skates like Bobby Orr, a young future goalie tandem that could win multiple Jennings', a US College superstar goal scorer who could one day win the Richard, a power forward with amazing speed who plays physical, (and even though drafted by Gillis, he was developed under Benning) and an excellent centreman with loads of character who plays like a bull and will one day be captain. Can't wait to see what Benning does next. Edited January 2, 2019 by NUCKER67 1 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 (edited) 10 minutes ago, amitriptyline said: I wish we could trade Eriksson for a 6 rounder. That would actually be a great deal for Edmonton - if they hadn't boxed themself in with the Lucic contract. LE would lead their LWers in scoring - while being an excellent defensive forward, something they lack from nearly top to bottom in that lineup. Instead they have Lucic, who can't skate, isn't exactly what you'd call a 'defensive forward' - sitting with 1 goal on a team with centers like they have - and mired as a misfit in their bottom six. They actually have 5.5 million of cap - enough to acquire (pro-rated) LE - and are desperate to recover a season that is supposed to be a contention window for them, but is unfolding like every other poorly built Coiler effort. Nevermind the future - the future is nowlol. Chia knows LE - might want to think about how much better they'd be at LW with Eriksson in that mix beside a McMe1st, Draisaitl, or with RNH in an upgraded two way 3rd line role. Beggars, even if they're lottery champions, can't be choosers haha. Edited January 2, 2019 by oldnews Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
189lb enforcers? Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 13 pages and counting... concerning a backup goalie and career AHLer. I think we are hungry for trade news. It it would be neat to see a running list of the minor moves JB has made. Like, x begat y which begat z. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 21 minutes ago, Jester13 said: Also gave up nothing to get him in the first place. Man, Benning is one gigantic breath of fresh air with how willing he is to follow through with his plan any chance he gets, especially after years of moves that coulda/woulda/shoulda happened. INB4 Hamhuis/Vrbata comments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mordekai Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 3 minutes ago, 189lb enforcers? said: 13 pages and counting... concerning a backup goalie and career AHLer. I think we are hungry for trade news. It it would be neat to see a running list of the minor moves JB has made. Like, x begat y which begat z. Fans are excited to see Demko! This isn't just about Nilly players and pick...smh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 4 hours ago, apollo said: Not happy with this tbh... Nilly was solid when he was put in decent situations... can't blame the guy whose used to playing at 7PM pacific and start him for a 10AM game... 9 hours earlier than he's used to. Also this is pretty embarassing as I had Nilly for Vezina this year. Ottawa just got a pretty solid goalie for almost nothing. All the best to Nilly and his family. Throw in some WD comments, & this post woulda gone Willie-Nilly.. Nice one, Apollo! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester13 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 3 minutes ago, aGENT said: INB4 Hamhuis/Vrbata comments Hahaha, how could I have forgotten?! #FireBenning Seriously, tho, after a few blunders, he has been on fire for a while now. Great move after great move. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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