Alflives Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 Just now, ‹(•¿•)› said: One of our most pressing needs was 3C, and he got a 26 year old elite defensive player with size for a 3rd rounder, what's to complain about? Not every acquisition is gonna be an elite point producer, doesn't mean it doesn't fill a need. 44% face-off guy isn’t exactly elite defensively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris12345 Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, IRR said: Where are all the JB haters who were judging him / criticizing him before any deals were even made?! Quiet as a church mouse i see! Also, can't believe some are complaining about this.....like every player we trade for / every player on the team needs to be a allstar / superstar or else they are s*** or useless. Zero understanding of hockey! I don’t see many people complaining? It's just not a sexy move and needs more time flush out. Doesn't mean it's a good or bad move. Edited July 17, 2021 by Chris12345 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coryberg Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 6 minutes ago, Sean Monahan said: He's a decent size and a good skater IIRC. Not a burner but a good skater. Adds a little size and speed to the bottom 6. A former first rounder so I imagine he'd have at least adequate puck skills. I can't say I've watched him a ton these last couple years he's been a full time NHL'er but this seems to upgrade our bottom 6 with a good cap hit ($1.5M) RFA so his cap is yet to be determined 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appleboy Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 1 minute ago, hiebskey said: Really like this move. The salary is good value What salary? He is a RFA. So Jim must sign him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWJC Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 3 minutes ago, Chris12345 said: I am surprised at how few NHL games he has? Any thoughts there? Has always played behind Radek Faksa in DAL for the same role. Here is some analysis/metrics from June when contemplating who DAL was going to leave unprotected. Good comparison between Faksa and Dickinson there and shows he's on the upswing. Needs more ice time and will hopefully get it here if retained. https://www.defendingbigd.com/2021/6/14/22526686/analysis-between-radek-faksa-jason-dickinson-who-do-the-dallas-stars-protect-seattle-joe-pavelski 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrago Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 He's from Georgetown, the town I've lived in for the last 15 years, So I I guess I'm a big fan lol. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian42 Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 (edited) doesn't look to be all that much better than Boyd TBH at 26 years old with only career high of 22 points and not a good faceoff guy, never over 50%. looks like another wasted draft pick. Only the Canucks could trade away more picks than they acquire during a rebuild. part of me is glad they did something but if your relying on this guy as your 3rd line center, probly going to be disappointed. Edited July 17, 2021 by brian42 1 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownUndaCanuck Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 Great trade, but we'll have to protect him now. Big, strong center who plays great defence. This is most likely a Beagle replacement but he could easily slot into our future 3C role as well. 3rd round pick is relatively cheap considering he's only 26 and may easily play with us for years ahead. One little deal that JB had to do, props to him for getting us on the right direction again. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quantum Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 2 minutes ago, Dirtman said: What I've gathered from Dallas fans: -Great defensively -Good speed -Gets under opponents skin -Takes lots of pucks to the face So the Chris Tanev of forwards?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiebskey Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 1 minute ago, appleboy said: What salary? He is a RFA. So Jim must sign him. Read that wrong. Thought he had another year left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 The Canucks make it official: 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appleboy Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 If Holtby gets taken and Lind stays in the org then I like. All we need is better bottom six and a couple of defensive D men. I hope they take Holby and his full cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottydzik Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 Lmao out of all teams with expansion problems Benning was only willing to pull out a fringe 3rd liner probably 4th line centre round of applause 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyLow_ Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, ilduce39 said: Seems kind of vanilla on the surface but people are saying he’s a pretty effective defensive forward. More of a traditional 3C / bottom 6 type helps us though. Hope he signs a reasonable deal. Think Sutter but can actually make a pass. Not as good at faceoffs though. Edited July 17, 2021 by FlyLow_ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris12345 Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 2 minutes ago, ‹(•¿•)› said: One of our most pressing needs was 3C, and he got a 26 year old elite defensive player with size for a 3rd rounder, what's to complain about? Not every acquisition is gonna be an elite point producer, doesn't mean it doesn't fill a need. Is he elite? If he is that's awesome. How elite? Selke potential ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasCanuck Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 4 minutes ago, Quantum said: Yeah, Lind is unprotected. Gut says Holtby is being taken so it’s not a big deal. This trade does not automatically mean that Lind is unprotected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownUndaCanuck Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 4 minutes ago, Alflives said: The guy is awful on face-offs. Hopefully Green trusts him enough so he can give Bo a break in the D zone. To be honest I hope these numbers improve after training with our guys... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coryberg Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 3 minutes ago, hiebskey said: Really like this move. The salary is good value Super good value seeing as he has No salary. He is without a contract ATM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
‹(•¿•)› Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 1 minute ago, Alflives said: 44% face-off guy isn’t exactly elite defensively. Ranked in the 96th percentile for even strength defense is pretty damn good, lol. Hopefully he can improve his face off stats for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogs & Podz Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 2 minutes ago, brian42 said: doesn't look to be all that much better than Boyd TBH at 26 years old with only career high of 22 points and not a good faceoff guy, never over 50%. looks like another wasted draft pick. on the Canucks could trade away more picks than they acquire during a rebuild. part of me is glad they did something but if your relying on this guy as your 3rd line center, probly going to be disappointed. Talking out of your azzz! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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