grandmaster Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 3 minutes ago, steviewonder20 said: Not looking for picks in this draft if fckng stupid and short-sighted. We are talking about next years draft with the 7M open cap on the OEL buyout. Regardless of what they “say”. It’s what they do. We will see how they stockpile futures. The big one is the Bo trade. If they don’t get a 1st as part of that package, I will be pissed. Like you say, this years draft is one of the most talked about in years (not just Bedard). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuckfanforlife82 Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 10 hours ago, Shayster007 said: But of course! Solve the problem through free agency, that's never backfired before. I disagree, I don't think there is. Guess we'll find out before March 3rd. What team ever really is going to let their dmen walk in free agency? It never happens. Usually it's the type of dmen we have already. I guess people just want to believe impact dmen make it to free agency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandmaster Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 (edited) Is there a trade freeze during the all star break? I imagine there will be a lot of discussion during this time period. Hopefully Bo is traded sooner than later so we get that top 5 pick. I’m really concerned about us moving up in the standings…. Edited January 28, 2023 by grandmaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 12 minutes ago, Canuckfanforlife82 said: What team ever really is going to let their dmen walk in free agency? It never happens. Usually it's the type of dmen we have already. I guess people just want to believe impact dmen make it to free agency. I mean AP, Karlsson.... It does happen. But it's not generally the best route to go. I'm praying in a 2-3 years once we're done "retooling", BOS realizes it's time to rebuild and we trade for McAvoy Until then, we need to start actually drafting RD in the first couple rounds and hope one develops in to a top 4 D, while we keep filling in with short term UFA, unsigned college/Euro, and trades etc to try and find something that works. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 I kinda hope they sign him just to throw a wrench into everyone's projections, it'd be funny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanSeanBean Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 23 minutes ago, grandmaster said: Is there a trade freeze during the all star break? I imagine there will be a lot of discussion during this time period. Hopefully Bo is traded sooner than later so we get that top 5 pick. I’m really concerned about us moving up in the standings…. No freeze, but trades are "frowned upon" 2 minutes ago, Coconuts said: I kinda hope they sign him just to throw a wrench into everyone's projections, it'd be funny It would be hilarious. I've accepted there is almost no way this re-tool is successful without drafting Bedard, so it doesn't matter to me. Might as well just enjoy the chaos. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanSeanBean Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Elias Pettersson said: I never said anything about keeping Horvat. He will be traded prior to the TDL… Oh, well you can see my confusion since you jumped into a conversation I was having with someone who was saying Bo shouldn't be traded. My bad. Edited January 28, 2023 by Shayster007 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanSeanBean Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 (edited) 32 minutes ago, Canuckfanforlife82 said: What team ever really is going to let their dmen walk in free agency? It never happens. Usually it's the type of dmen we have already. I guess people just want to believe impact dmen make it to free agency. Yup, let's overhaul with Dumba and Severson. That'll do it! We all know how well Myers worked. Edited January 28, 2023 by Shayster007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BPA Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 42 minutes ago, grandmaster said: We are talking about next years draft with the 7M open cap on the OEL buyout. Regardless of what they “say”. It’s what they do. We will see how they stockpile futures. The big one is the Bo trade. If they don’t get a 1st as part of that package, I will be pissed. Like you say, this years draft is one of the most talked about in years (not just Bedard). This coming draft is definitely the year to stock up on 1sts. Supposedly deep like the year when Kesler was drafted. Almost all 1st rounders were bonafide NHLers. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Kneel Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 24 minutes ago, aGENT said: I mean AP, Karlsson.... It does happen. But it's not generally the best route to go. I'm praying in a 2-3 years once we're done "retooling", BOS realizes it's time to rebuild and we trade for McAvoy Until then, we need to start actually drafting RD in the first couple rounds and hope one develops in to a top 4 D, while we keep filling in with short term UFA, unsigned college/Euro, and trades etc to try and find something that works. I would see if we could get a package together for Bichsel from Dallas. They are in a win now mode. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 13 minutes ago, Shayster007 said: No freeze, but trades are "frowned upon" It would be hilarious. I've accepted there is almost no way this re-tool is successful without drafting Bedard, so it doesn't matter to me. Might as well just enjoy the chaos. At the end of the day I'm here to be entertained, it's why I've mostly been laughing at the Canucks when they play the past season and a half It's also why I root for them to lose, at least being bad gives you a better shot at drafting players who might actually make a difference I don't think we'll get Bedard, that's me taking the piss, but a top five pick would be better than drafting at thirteen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isam Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 44 minutes ago, grandmaster said: Is there a trade freeze during the all star break? I imagine there will be a lot of discussion during this time period. Hopefully Bo is traded sooner than later so we get that top 5 pick. I’m really concerned about us moving up in the standings…. If iremember, there no is no trade freeze during the all star break. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isam Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 5 minutes ago, Hairy Kneel said: I would see if we could get a package together for Bichsel from Dallas. They are in a win now mode. Doubt that dallas is gonna do too much atm until they figure out what the heck is happening at bally sports. Bichsel or Harley would be nice gets though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Lasso Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 Does Mikheyev’s injury have any bearing on our cap situation? Wondering if this creates more options for taking on expiring contracts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isam Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 3 minutes ago, Kenny Powers said: Does Mikheyev’s injury have any bearing on our cap situation? Wondering if this creates more options for taking on expiring contracts We could theoretically but it would have to depend on the deal and what the nhl is gonna project the cap is gonna be after the bally sports fallout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mll Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 9 minutes ago, Isam said: Doubt that dallas is gonna do too much atm until they figure out what the heck is happening at bally sports. Bichsel or Harley would be nice gets though. That affects directly half of the US teams - it's going to impact the whole league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 39 minutes ago, Coconuts said: I kinda hope they sign him just to throw a wrench into everyone's projections, it'd be funny I wonder if there's any chance at moving him for a good package and then circling back around in the summer as UFA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Canuckfanforlife82 said: What team ever really is going to let their dmen walk in free agency? It never happens. Usually it's the type of dmen we have already. I guess people just want to believe impact dmen make it to free agency. We've literally done it 7 or 8 times in the last decade or so. Mitchell Ehrhoff Hamhuis Edler Tanev Hutton Stretcher. Arguably a few if those are more depth than anything but we've absolutely allowed any number of quality D to just walk for little to no reason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isam Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 10 minutes ago, mll said: That affects directly half of the US teams - it's going to impact the whole league. 12 teams and a couple teams in particular who were in on bo. Bally done screwed up good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandmaster Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Warhippy said: We've literally done it 7 or 8 times in the last decade or so. Mitchell Ehrhoff Hamhuis Edler Tanev Hutton Stretcher. Arguably a few if those are more depth than anything but we've absolutely allowed any number of quality D to just walk for little to no reason Always said if you aren’t gonna re-sign then trade at the TDL to get something. Jovo would have gotten us a massive haul as well (if we go a bit more in the past) Edited January 28, 2023 by grandmaster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts