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3 minutes ago, PhillipBlunt said:

That's not what makes him a solid defenseman, chucklehead. Not sure where you're getting that from, but maybe tuck it back in there because it makes you sound like an idiot. 

 

I'll try to go slower so that maybe you might catch more of the points rather than writing another stupid post. 

 

So.....ready?

 

What I was referring to in my post, was the idea that Dillion wasn't necessarily a shoe-in as a Vancouver UFA signing, as he might still have a want to go back to San Jose, as he (Dillon that is) was very emotional about being traded. I'm thinking his emotional state might have had something to do with wanting to remain a Shark. Following so far? So this point here illustrates that he may have interest in returning to San Jose. Hopefully that might sink in now. 

 

He stated, as well, that he liked the Capitals and found that he had some chemistry there as well. There were reports out of Washington that they were interested in re-signing him. That indicates interest from the Capitals. Hopefully that's clear to you.

 

And today he's asked on Vancouver radio if he'd like to be a Canuck. This indicates that he'd be interested, but he could merely be answering a leading question.

 

None of those statements have any bearing on how good of a defenseman he is, and were never made to indicate such ideas. That was your misfiring brain cells slamming into each other that came up with that sentiment.

 

That being said, what does indicate that he is a good defenseman who might generate some interest, is that he's been paired with Norris winning defensemen for a fair portion of his career. He's been partnered for extended periods of time with Brent Burns and subsequently, Erik Karlsson in San Jose, and then with John Carlson in Washington. Even to the most fairweather hockey fan that should indicate that two teams that have been considered contenders felt comfortable in pairing him with their best blueliners for a reason. 

 

 

Pretty embarrassing response where you resort to name calling that was completely unprompted. I responded to the post you made, apologies that I didn't go through your post history to determine your thoughts in Dillon.

 

Have a nice day.

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18 minutes ago, runtzguy said:

Errrrr..... why?

 

We have Fantenberg who is cheaper and just as good. No thank you 

I wouldn't say Fantenberg is as good as Dillon. He's been paired with Brent Burns, Erik Karlsson, and John Carlson for a fair bit of his time in both SJ and Wash respectively. That speaks to him not just being a big defenseman with a penchant for physical play, but a very responsible stay at home defenseman who has the ability to support Norris winning defenseman on contending hockey teams.

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2 minutes ago, PhillipBlunt said:

I wouldn't say Fantenberg is as good as Dillon. He's been paired with Brent Burns, Erik Karlsson, and John Carlson for a fair bit of his time in both SJ and Wash respectively. That speaks to him not just being a big defenseman with a penchant for physical play, but a very responsible stay at home defenseman who has the ability to support Norris winning defenseman on contending hockey teams.

So you're saying we should sign him to partner with Hughes ;)

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11 minutes ago, Coconuts said:

Do we really need a 3ish million LD to playing third pairing minutes? Why not just keep Fanta? And unless Benn is moved, he's another LD guy pushing for a third pairing spot too. Much rather see Juolevi than Dillion, assuming he's not moved out. 

 

Sure, he hits and plays rough. But we're already gonna be tight capwise as is. 

Dillon on the 3rd pair making Stecher esque $ is fine with me. Love Stecher but we could use a bigger D on the 3rd pair like Dillon. But will Dillon sign under 3m tho...

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5 minutes ago, Canuckster86 said:

Dillon on the 3rd pair making Stecher esque $ is fine with me. Love Stecher but we could use a bigger D on the 3rd pair like Dillon. But will Dillon sign under 3m tho...

I see why Dillion is appealing, but unless he's shifted over to the right side it's probably not Stecher he's replacing 

 

I don't see him playing ahead of Edler or Hughes on the left side, he'd be our 3D, and I wouldn't shift Hughes to the right side unless that's what Hughes wants 

 

I wouldn't mess with Hughes too much, not for Dillon 

 

Could Dillon help against a team like Vegas? Possibly, but I'm not worried about Vegas, they're a team who's top guys are at their peak whereas our window should just be opening

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Only downside is he is a LD. But if we can get through this season we could in theory let Edler walk at the end of next season and move Dillion to the 2nd pair LD. Going through a season with 4 LD wouldn't be the end of the world. It seems like the coaching staff loves having 3 LD and 3 RD but Vegas was a dominant team we damn near all LD. 6'4 averages over 2 hits a game. Brings something to the blueline no one else really does. Hell, no one on the roster really brings what he would. Motter hits a lot but at his size they aren't big. 

 

Dillon kinda flies under the radar, but he is good for 18-20 minutes a night, so he's not some 3rd pair guy. His ice time is similar to that of Tanev. He could be a good Edler replacement. Obviously he won't fill the entire 22-23 minutes Edler brings, but he can cover most of it. Just a matter of what his asking price is and if he wants term. He'll be 30 next month. So he has 3-4 years of being a solid 2nd pair guy. 

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49 minutes ago, Fanuck said:

Agreed.

Would rather keep Tanev anyway - yes, I know Tanev will cost more but he's plays a lot of minutes against top opponents and is a one-man penalty killer plus Tanev's value in mentoring Hughes is worth the extra over other possible options imo. 

 

Keep Tanev, sign a league min guy like Fanta, play OJ and/or Rafferty and unfortunately don't qualify Stecher. 

 

Friedman on his 31 thoughts podcast says that Vancouver thinks they might not be able to beat the market offer for Tanev.  Similar comment about Markstrom where they know that they are going up against a hot market. 

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2 minutes ago, mll said:

 

Friedman on his 31 thoughts podcast says that Vancouver thinks they might not be able to beat the market offer for Tanev.  Similar comment about Markstrom where they know that they are going up against a hot market. 

Hmm if we have to try and sign/trade for a lesser goalie maybe we look to bolster the defense. Maybe OEL and Dillon at a hometown discount. Try to get Raanta in the OEL deal?

 

You mentioned the difference between an average defense and great defense being bigger than an average goalie and great goalie.

 

Still Marky is a stellar goalie. We probably figure out OEL and everything else after we figure out Marky.

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1 hour ago, VancouverHabitant said:

Hate to piss on the parade but he’s not a crazy big upgrade on Fanta.  
 

Am I the only one that really liked Fanta’s game for 80% of this season and the playoffs?  
 

Fanta’s a year younger and cheaper. 

In terms of physicality he's a major upgrade.  Hockey wise, Fanta was great but Dillon is a gamer too.  Good all around d man that can move the pretty well for a big guy.  It's the price tag and term that are probably the downgrade.  

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32 minutes ago, N7Nucks said:

Only downside is he is a LD. But if we can get through this season we could in theory let Edler walk at the end of next season and move Dillion to the 2nd pair LD. Going through a season with 4 LD wouldn't be the end of the world. It seems like the coaching staff loves having 3 LD and 3 RD but Vegas was a dominant team we damn near all LD. 6'4 averages over 2 hits a game. Brings something to the blueline no one else really does. Hell, no one on the roster really brings what he would. Motter hits a lot but at his size they aren't big. 

Miller, Myers, and Edler still all throw some excellent hits. Dillon would be a great addition to that.

32 minutes ago, N7Nucks said:

 

Dillon kinda flies under the radar, but he is good for 18-20 minutes a night, so he's not some 3rd pair guy. His ice time is similar to that of Tanev. He could be a good Edler replacement. Obviously he won't fill the entire 22-23 minutes Edler brings, but he can cover most of it. Just a matter of what his asking price is and if he wants term. He'll be 30 next month. So he has 3-4 years of being a solid 2nd pair guy. 

Dillon is a workhorse and can play big minutes.

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6 minutes ago, PhillipBlunt said:

Miller, Myers, and Edler still all throw some excellent hits. Dillon would be a great addition to that.

Dillon is a workhorse and can play big minutes.

Yeah, definitely think a good few posters don't realize just how much he can and has been asked to play. He's no slouch and his physicality could be a huge boon to this team. Our blueline has one guy that really chucks his body around and that's Myers. Dillion on the right contract could be the best value pickup of this free agency. The only real downside for me is he is left handed. Otherwise I'd really like adding him if at all possible. 

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10 minutes ago, PhillipBlunt said:

Miller, Myers, and Edler still all throw some excellent hits. Dillon would be a great addition to that.

Dillon is a workhorse and can play big minutes.

Yeah but we could use Ferland-type traits who's bread and butter is their physical game. It was missing in the playoffs. Dillion has that trait.

 

Hopefully Woo pans out because he has that in him too.

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Just now, Junkyard Dog said:

Yeah but we could use Ferland-type traits who's bread and butter is their physical game. It was missing in the playoffs. Dillion has that trait.

 

Hopefully Woo pans out because he has that in him too.

I am all in for DIllon, believe me. I think he'd be the perfect addition to the defense corps that needed another larger aggressive player. 100% 

I just wanted to point out that those three throw some good hits. That's it. 

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1 minute ago, PhillipBlunt said:

I am all in for DIllon, believe me. I think he'd be the perfect addition to the defense corps that needed another larger aggressive player. 100% 

I just wanted to point out that those three throw some good hits. That's it. 

Oh yeah I not putting out flak to those guys and you could include Motte with them. Just need 2-3 mean players with them.

 

Also Mac at times has shown an intimidating physical side.

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I like Dillon on our bottom pairing with Stecher. I think they would compliment each other perfectly actually. And both are solid defensive players who can play up in the lineup if needed. That the type of 3rd pairing you with a cup with.

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