Zigmund.Palffy Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Quote It appears the Vancouver Canucks and Nashville Predators are both likely to get a late-season boost to their lineups without moving in the trade market. TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie said Thursday that Quinn Hughes, selected seventh overall by the Canucks in 2018, and Dante Fabbro, the 17th overall pick in 2016 draft to the Predators, are both expected to sign their entry-level contracts when the NCAA season comes to an end. "Not a surprise to anyone in Vancouver, but the expectation is that as soon as the season is over for the University of Michigan, the expectation is that sophomore player Quinn Hughes, who was drafted by the Canucks in the first round of the 2017 draft, wants to turn pro as quickly as possible," McKenzie said on Insider Trading. "Meanwhile, Nashville's first-rounder from 2016, University of Boston junior Dante Fabbro, is also expected to turn pro. Fabbro gives Nashville a depth option on the blueline, or, a potential trade chip as they start to talk about all these rentals." Hughes, 19, has four goals and 25 points in 23 at the University of Michigan this season. The 19-year-old defenceman posted two assists in seven games at the World Junior Hockey Championships last month with Team USA. Brock Boeser joined the Canucks two years ago out of the University of North Dakota and made an immediate impact, posting four goals and one assist in nine games to end the season. Fabbro, 20, has five goals and 22 points in 25 games with Boston University this season. The defenceman played on Team Canada's blueline at the Spengler Cup in December, posting two goals and three points in four games as Canada lost in a shootout in the tournament final. The Predators signed 2017 first-round pick Eeli Tolvanen to an entry-level contract last year once the KHL season ended, but he failed to make major impact, posting one goal and two points in four games during the regular season and serving as a healthy scratch throughout the playoffs. Mike Chambers of the Denver Post wrote Thursday that Colorado Avalanche defenceman Cale Makar is also expected to sign his entry-level deal once his season ends at UMass-Amherst. Makar, selected fourth overall in the 2017 NHL Draft, has nine goals and 30 points in 25 games this season. Makar was ranked third among NHL-affiliated prospects by TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button last month. Hughes was ranked eighth on the list, while Fabbro was listed at No. 42. https://www.tsn.ca/hughes-fabbro-eye-nhl-after-ncaa-season-1.1254276 so do we even make a trade on TDL ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 As long as he plays less than 9 total games I’m happy. As as for the tdl, we probably stand pat. I’d be happy if we made a hockey trade or acquired another middle-high pick for any or all of Granny, Goldobin, Pouliot, Schaller, but I don’t see it happening. Bring up MacEwan, Sautner, Chatfield, etc for some games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurn Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 3 minutes ago, Stamkos said: As long as he plays less than 9 total games I’m happy. I don't think he has a 9 game limit, but it has been about 30 years since I was wrong, so I'm probably due. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tre Mac Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 So how do we end the NCAA season? Bomb threat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bissurnette Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Good, he can see how fast and big this league is and prepare accordingly in the summer. As long as he plays less than the number of games necessary for him to require protection in the Seattle expansion. Just not a smart move at all if he exceeds that threshold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 9 minutes ago, WalkWithElias40 said: https://www.tsn.ca/hughes-fabbro-eye-nhl-after-ncaa-season-1.1254276 so do we even make a trade on TDL ? Makar will make a nice and immediate impact for the Avs. Loved watching that kid play in Penticton during the tournament, every time he's on the ice he's been one of the best players in every league or tournament he's played in at his position Fabbro gives the Preds some depth for a decent playoff run. but also gives them the potential ability to trade one of their roster D men as early as late June or early next season. Means they can keep costs down and ensure they get a solid scoring winger back. Poille gonna Poille Hughes. I am a shade worried about him coming up so early. but then I was also worried about Pettersson starting in the league this year. If they shelter the hell out of him he should do fine. If the games are meaningless for us even better. Getting him some pro time will be very beneficial for him. All in all, some teams all in the hunt here in the west are going to be getting some fine young D for the last stretch of the year and those variables can make a teams season or give them better options to start the following season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHL rocks Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Saw this on TSN website yesterday. I have mixed feelings. I want to see Hughes in NHL this year but I think it's best for Hughes and Canucks if he plays this season in AHL before coming to Canucks next season. Other than reasons of contract and expansion draft..... He needs to get stronger and improve his defensive game. He won't be able to be a rover on the ice in the NHL like he is in NCAA. Send him to Utica, unless he has a great preseason and legit earns a spot send him Utica again next season for at least half a season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerrDrFunk Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Bring on March 3rd! Even with the growing pains that will accompany the jump to the NHL, I still think Hughes will be a better option on the back end than Pouliot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 My main issue is with the expansion draft. Outside of that, Hughes coming on board is really frickin exciting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerrDrFunk Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 6 minutes ago, WHL rocks said: Saw this on TSN website yesterday. I have mixed feelings. I want to see Hughes in NHL this year but I think it's best for Hughes and Canucks if he plays this season in AHL before coming to Canucks next season. Other than reasons of contract and expansion draft..... He needs to get stronger and improve his defensive game. He won't be able to be a rover on the ice in the NHL like he is in NCAA. Send him to Utica, unless he has a great preseason and legit earns a spot send him Utica again next season for at least half a season. I understand where you're coming from but I also think putting Hughes in the NHL for the tail end of the season will be beneficial. Like Boeser and Guadette before him, the taste of the NHL will give Hughes a firm understanding of what aspects of his game he needs to improve. It's on thing to be told, it's another to experience it. Another thing to consider is that he played against NHL players in the World Championships last year and didn't look out of place then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elias Pettersson Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 27 minutes ago, gurn said: I don't think he has a 9 game limit, but it has been about 30 years since I was wrong, so I'm probably due. You are correct, it's actually 10 games... Which players are exempt? Prospects: All players with less than three years of professional experience are automatically exempt. That means young stars like Edmonton's Connor McDavid and Toronto's Auston Matthews don't need to be protected to remain with their teams. This provision also includes unsigned draft picks and signed players that have yet to appear in a NHL game. A year of professional experience is 10 pro games played under an NHL contract, including regular season and playoffs. https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/golden-knights-expansion-draft-explainer-1.4160845 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warrchief Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 23 minutes ago, PhillipBlunt said: My main issue is with the expansion draft. Outside of that, Hughes coming on board is really frickin exciting. Correct me if I am wrong but I though Hughes would be expansion draft exempt. Either way, we are going to pay Seattle a lot to pick a player we want them to pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 40 minutes ago, WalkWithElias40 said: so do we even make a trade on TDL ? My guess? Granlund. If we can find takers for some late picks etc - Schaller and Gagner. Long shot... Sutter Hot take long shot... Hutton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toyotasfan Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 All for trying to get the blue line straightened out this season so we know what we need in the summer for next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theo5789 Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 9 minutes ago, warrchief said: Correct me if I am wrong but I though Hughes would be expansion draft exempt. Either way, we are going to pay Seattle a lot to pick a player we want them to pick. Who needs protecting that won't be protected already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonMexico Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Can't wait. Hope he takes the ball and runs with it and never has to spend a day in the AHL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 13 minutes ago, warrchief said: Correct me if I am wrong but I though Hughes would be expansion draft exempt. Either way, we are going to pay Seattle a lot to pick a player we want them to pick. Doubt it. Most GM's learned with the VGK expansion that you're better off just losing a guy than losing a guy + assets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Blight Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 12 minutes ago, warrchief said: Correct me if I am wrong but I though Hughes would be expansion draft exempt. Either way, we are going to pay Seattle a lot to pick a player we want them to pick. In fact, Hughes could make his NHL debut as early as March 13th against the New York Rangers if Michigan gets eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Big 10 playoffs. That would leave 13 games remaining in the Canucks’ season, enough time for Hughes to provide a boost to the back end for a playoff push or to provide Canucks’ fans something to look forward to for next season if they miss out on the postseason. It would also give the Canucks and Hughes a chance to evaluate his game and identify areas of focus for off-season training. 13 games is a dangerous number, however, thanks to the looming spectre of the Seattle expansion draft in 2021. If Hughes plays more than 10 games this season, it will count as a professional year played for the purposes of the expansion draft, according to The Athletic’s CBA guru Ryan Biech. That would mean one more spot taken up on the protected list and one more player left exposed. https://www.vancourier.com/pass-it-to-bulis/jim-benning-isn-t-worried-about-the-expansion-draft-when-it-comes-to-quinn-hughes-1.23620775 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberz21 Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 We can't base our every decision based on the expansion draft. We can protect 3 defensemen. Like seriously, who do we have that is so valuable to protect on the backend anyways? Edler, Tanev, Guddy, Hutton will either be gone or not worth protecting. That leaves Hughes and Juolevi... and whoever else blossoms during the next 2 years. If these games gives him a crash course on what's coming up next year, then the Canucks will be that much better next year, Hughes will feel more at ease with the NHL style earlier rather than later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokes Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 See how he does in the final games here but I hope no one will be angry if he ends up on the Comets this year. Last year was more impressive than this year from him in my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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