Popular Post Rob_Zepp Posted January 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2020 (edited) The Canucks have carved out some key points to this juncture of the season and give themselves a platform towards a potential playoff spot in a manner that they haven't had for quite some time. Following are some moves I propose they make, inclusive of players currently dinged but expected back playing hockey, that could be just what they need for making that final push and if successful, having the depth to not just be "happy to be there". Michel Ferland - LW - big guy in terms of how he plays. Fast. Has decent hands. Has shown in past how effective he can be in the playoffs. Should be able to add this guy for pretty close to nothing. Justin Bailey - RW - another really big guy who has been a bit of delayed development case with NHL experience in both Buffalo and Philly. Has finally found his scoring touch at AHL level and plays with an edge. Good skater for such a big guy (listed at 6'4" but plays even bigger). Could get him very little is any cost. Kole Lind - RW - a bit of a gamble move perhaps based upon his first pro year but this guy, who also plays big, has come into his own as a second year pro and really is strong on the puck/boards and could be a very interesting piece if the Canucks run into injury issues on the right side. Has great wheels. Not expecting him to cost anything off current roster or any future draft pick to get. Brogan Rafterty - a larger version of a young Barrie who has continued to improve both his skating and overall play as a 24 year old pro. Can be a nice addition to a back end looking for scoring. Doesn't shy away from the rough going at all and has a brilliant outlet pass instinct. Don't think there would be a cost associated with his acquisition. Sven Baertschi - a real pro who has taken his recent demotion from the NHL in stride and playing dominant hockey at AHL level. Not the best defensive forward but fleet of foot and can kickstart a powerplay or similar. A nice depth weapon given it shouldn't cost the Canucks much to make this move. Suspect good chemistry with Canuck captain. Nikolay Goldobin - pretty much a carbon copy of Sven with the added bonus of some slicker puckhandling skills. Guillaume Brisebois - this Dman has size, skill and has improved his defensive game to the point he is among the AHL league leaders in +/-. Canucks should remember from their last successful playoff experience (even if current management all different as are the players - but organizationally remember) how important it would be to have depth on D for a playoff stretch drive let alone in the playoffs. I know it would dreaming to make all of those moves but if you could, that is 8 players who could all be a part for the sum total of probably nothing in trading to acquire. That would be an outstanding set of GM moves if those players could be part of the Canuck depth going into the final months. Edited January 31, 2020 by Rob_Zepp 1 2 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 can you forward this list to the other GMs at the TDL? I think you should be an agent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliboy Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 (edited) You could add the possibility of signing Tryamkin, even though it would happen after the deadline. And they should also talk to Tanev's agent, find out what the price will be, if it's too high at least be seriously looking at the offers that come in, with the understanding that it would have to improve the team right now. Edited January 31, 2020 by aliboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancaster Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Poor deal... Where's the "Raymond, Ballard, and a 1st" equivalent counter proposals? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48MPHSlapShot Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bure_Pavel Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Ryan Johnson declines your offers. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PhillipBlunt Posted January 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2020 1 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Funny part about this is that those guys potentially open up the possibility of actually moving some other guys out and/or making some hockey trades... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Some good depth additions there, and the cost is reasonable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 16 minutes ago, PhillipBlunt said: Aaah Don Knotts was a gem May he RIP 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 1 minute ago, aGENT said: Aaah Don Knotts was a gem May he RIP He was. So many great comedic actors gone, and the pipeline hasn't been replenished 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 21 minutes ago, PhillipBlunt said: Mr. Ferklund? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rob_Zepp Posted January 31, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2020 8 minutes ago, PhillipBlunt said: He was. So many great comedic actors gone, and the pipeline hasn't been replenished 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 23 minutes ago, Rob_Zepp said: Uh......ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Zepp Posted January 31, 2020 Author Share Posted January 31, 2020 5 minutes ago, PhillipBlunt said: Uh......ok. Two comedic geniuses. Not since the Borat have we seen better political satire than these two showing how to "govern". The UK tops both however. British comedy always has a bit more to offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PhillipBlunt Posted January 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2020 1 minute ago, Rob_Zepp said: Two comedic geniuses. Not since the Borat have we seen better political satire than these two showing how to "govern". The UK tops both however. British comedy always has a bit more to offer. Those are clowns, Rob. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Love it. Promote from within. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 To quote Obi Wan. "Who's more foolish? The fool? Or the fool that follows them?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Zepp Posted January 31, 2020 Author Share Posted January 31, 2020 43 minutes ago, Ghostsof1915 said: To quote Obi Wan. "Who's more foolish? The fool? Or the fool that follows them?" More the one who votes for them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 2 hours ago, Rob_Zepp said: Oughta' apologize for wearin' his Frack-face! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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