Popular Post -DLC- Posted April 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 12, 2021 Happening now on 650. 8 4 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
komodo0921 Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 The interview was cut off on Sportsnet right when they were about to talk about Podz. Did anybody catch the conversation? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtman Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 (edited) The AG trade doesn't sit well with me, but what do I know. I liked the guy a lot, I wanted to see him with us for one more year. This thread should be fun. Edited April 12, 2021 by Dirtman 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Coconuts Posted April 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 12, 2021 Figured Juolevi would get ice the rest of the season when Benn was traded, but it's nice to actually hear it. The draft approach makes sense, I imagine several teams will be doing the same whether they come out and admit it or not. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucker 67 Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 I know it's not blockbuster stuff, but I like the moves that Benning made. I also understand it has nothing to do with COVID, but Benn is an anti-masker I believe. I didn't think Benn provided enough physicality like I thought he would anyway, and it sheds a bit of cap. The extra picks are nice, even if they are lower. Could be more changes at the Draft? What I found interesting, is Benning saying this isn't a deep draft, so would he actually trade the 1st? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 1 minute ago, NUCKER67 said: I know it's not blockbuster stuff, but I like the moves that Benning made. I also understand it has nothing to do with COVID, but Benn is an anti-masker I believe. I didn't think Benn provided enough physicality like I thought he would anyway, and it sheds a bit of cap. The extra picks are nice, even if they are lower. Could be more changes at the Draft? What I found interesting, is Benning saying this isn't a deep draft, so would he actually trade the 1st? I interpret that as more uncertainty than him being sure it's not a deep draft, which would make sense given how Covid's impacted the ability for teams to scout and track prospects Beyond maybe the first couple rounds this draft is probably gonna be a crapshoot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucker 67 Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 1 minute ago, Coconuts said: I interpret that as more uncertainty than him being sure it's not a deep draft, which would make sense given how Covid's impacted the ability for teams to scout and track prospects Beyond maybe the first couple rounds this draft is probably gonna be a crapshoot Maybe? Hmm, I was thinking he may trade the 1st, along with Loui and Antoine, for a 5th. Benning likes 5ths lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-DLC- Posted April 12, 2021 Author Share Posted April 12, 2021 They're discussing Highmore/Gaudette and how Gaud sees himself as a top 6 and there wouldn't be a fit for him here in relation to that. That he wasn't a guy they relied on in the playoffs and he didn't take that extra step they'd expected. That Highmore is touted as: a guy who'll do whatever's asked of him. High motor, better skater (Gaud with more talent). Will go to the net every time. Comparing him to a Motte kind of player? 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, NUCKER67 said: Maybe? Hmm, I was thinking he may trade the 1st, along with Loui and Antoine, for a 5th. Benning likes 5ths lol I mean, it's possible But if anything I think they'd just buy out Loui before trading a first to clear cap space or retain 50% of Rouss's deal and pay a smaller price This is probably the highest we'll pick in a while imo, I'd be surprised if they didn't capitalize on it by selecting a player 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanuck Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 8 minutes ago, NUCKER67 said: I know it's not blockbuster stuff, but I like the moves that Benning made. I also understand it has nothing to do with COVID, but Benn is an anti-masker I believe. I didn't think Benn provided enough physicality like I thought he would anyway, and it sheds a bit of cap. The extra picks are nice, even if they are lower. Could be more changes at the Draft? What I found interesting, is Benning saying this isn't a deep draft, so would he actually trade the 1st? How does shedding a bit of cap at the trade deadline on an expiring contract, and not acquiring any other contract of any substantial value help us out at all? I'm not trying to be a d&#k, I just don't understand the comment? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-DLC- Posted April 12, 2021 Author Share Posted April 12, 2021 17 minutes ago, komodo0921 said: The interview was cut off on Sportsnet right when they were about to talk about Podz. Did anybody catch the conversation? Nope...I heard nothing about Podz. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BPA Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 I wonder if JB just did minor moves cuz he still have hope of reaching the playoffs (seeing how Calgary is selling and Montreal has lost several games recently). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucker 67 Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 Just now, Coconuts said: This is probably the highest we'll pick in a while imo, I'd be surprised if they didn't capitalize on it by selecting a player It's much more exciting as a fan to receive a new gift each year, a Top 10 draft pick to add to the prospects, but I think the Canucks may be at a stage where they're going to have to start paying Pettersson and Hughes big money, so shedding salary is a priority. The top prospects are in the system and now it's building around those guys? Ah heck, who knows what their plan is? lol 4 minutes ago, Fanuck said: How does shedding a bit of cap at the trade deadline on an expiring contract, and not acquiring any other contract of any substantial value help us out at all? I'm not trying to be a d&#k, I just don't understand the comment? My bad, I forgot his contract expires after this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
komodo0921 Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 1 minute ago, debluvscanucks said: Nope...I heard nothing about Podz. ? Turned out to be comments about availability. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dazzle Posted April 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 12, 2021 5 minutes ago, Fanuck said: How does shedding a bit of cap at the trade deadline on an expiring contract, and not acquiring any other contract of any substantial value help us out at all? I'm not trying to be a d&#k, I just don't understand the comment? You know it's funny. People here are screaming at Benning for not realizing that Pettersson and Hughes' contracts are due, even though he's the same GM who drafted them and oversaw their successes. LOL. Does this move show that Benning is making space? Yes. Do the fans bitch about it? Yes. Gaudette really wasn't going to amount to anything more on the Canucks. That much was perfectly clear. 2 1 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzle Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 3 minutes ago, BPA said: I wonder if JB just did minor moves cuz he still have hope of reaching the playoffs (seeing how Calgary is selling and Montreal has lost several games recently). Your logic doesn't make much sense. If he thinks he has hope, wouldn't he be buying? Nah, I think the Canucks are sellers too, but COVID nuked their trade values. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrik Laine Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 I'm very high on Highmore. Hes highly foundational and highly sought after on a team. I have high hopes for him and hope he scores highly more than gaudette 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dazzle Posted April 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 12, 2021 Just now, Patrik Laine said: I'm very high on Highmore. Hes highly foundational and highly sought after on a team. I have high hopes for him and hope he scores highly more than gaudette Well he can get high more now that he's in Canada. ...I'll take my exit out of this thread now. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Fanuck Posted April 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 12, 2021 Just now, Patrik Laine said: I'm very high on Highmore. Hes highly foundational and highly sought after on a team. I have high hopes for him and hope he scores highly more than gaudette 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BPA Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 4 minutes ago, Dazzle said: Your logic doesn't make much sense. If he thinks he has hope, wouldn't he be buying? Nah, I think the Canucks are sellers too, but COVID nuked their trade values. If JB was really selling, he could have traded Virtanen and Sutter (50% retained) for a lower return. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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