RWJC Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 7 minutes ago, aGENT said: It's a shame ARZ reportedly wants to start competing this season. For a cool $1m of actual salary, we could have taken say Crouse and his $17.2m ($4.3x4) in salary back, saving that penny-pinching org over $16m in cash commitment. Waiving him only clears ~$1.1m of his cap. Buying him out (which we already missed) would actually cost us MORE cap once you factor in his replacement. Every player playing in the NHL (and probably a few hundred who aren't) are "ok" by default. Myers could be a decent, complementary 2nd pair, offensive leaning D with size/intangibles, good leadership etc who occasionally brain farts and needs a good defensive D to cover him (the exact type of D who would also pair with Hughes, OEL, Schmidt etc that we've coincidentally been lacking). I'm not suggesting that properly partnered/roled and puck supported that he'd be better than Hughes, I'm saying that he'd more often than not be put in position to make a net positive difference to the lineup. Something he (nor a bunch of other Canucks in the past 5+ years) have been put in position to do. Apologies, thanks for clarification. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawdzukes Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 12 minutes ago, aGENT said: It's a shame ARZ reportedly wants to start competing this season. For a cool $1m of actual salary, we could have taken say Crouse and his $17.2m ($4.3x4) in salary back, saving that penny-pinching org over $16m in cash commitment. Waiving him only clears ~$1.1m of his cap. Buying him out (which we already missed) would actually cost us MORE cap once you factor in his replacement. Every player playing in the NHL (and probably a few hundred who aren't) are "ok" by default. Myers could be a decent, complementary 2nd pair, offensive leaning D with size/intangibles, good leadership etc who occasionally brain farts and needs a good defensive D to cover him (the exact type of D who would also pair with Hughes, OEL, Schmidt etc that we've coincidentally been lacking). I'm not suggesting that properly partnered/roled and puck supported that he'd be better than Hughes, I'm saying that he'd more often than not be put in position to make a net positive difference to the lineup. Something he (nor a bunch of other Canucks in the past 5+ years) have been put in position to do. One of these decades I'll figure out how this game works ... or not. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilduce39 Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 It will be interesting to see how he does anyways.. there’s enough variables (better top 4, better team structure, healthy Demko, better bottom 6 two-way C’s, contract year) that I’m high on him having a bounce back. It wouldn’t be a huge surprise if he struggles either - but my bet is that he does fine. I’d also be legitimately shocked if he’s traded. We’re already thin at 5 regular NHL d men - 6 if you count Irwin. He’s been the go-to RHD on the team for the last 3 coaches. I’ll eat my hat if they move him without a replacement during a “go for it” year. Based on the rumours, I think they explored a Myers for Labanc trade with the idea of buying out Labanc… something changed management’s mind to buying out OEL (SJ dragging their feet and the fact Cole/Soucy/Bleuger wouldn’t wait until Sept 16 to sign with us? Just flat out unconfident in OEL?) but now that that move is made, why trade Myers now? Only exception would be if there’s a move to bring someone in - IMO also unlikely given how late it is in the offseason but I guess we’ll see. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWJC Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 7 minutes ago, Gawdzukes said: One of these decades I'll figure out how this game works ... or not. I’ll sign up for the same class. We can trade notes. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawdzukes Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 12 minutes ago, RWJC said: I’ll sign up for the same class. We can trade notes. Definitely cheating on the quiz. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucks-12 Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 1 day to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citizen Erased Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Gawdzukes said: Definitely cheating on the quiz. Just get the Building an NHL team for dummies book. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWJC Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 7 minutes ago, Citizen Erased said: Just get the Building an NHL team for dummies book. As long as it has all the quiz answers in the back of the book, I’m on board. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thundernuts Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 So… Is he traded yet? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorvatToBaertschi Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 TODAY'S THE DAY!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 Now go away!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maginator Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 Can't wait till the chaos giraffe is off our Blueline. Praying a trade happens before camp. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Ted Lasso Posted September 15, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 15, 2023 *mobile alert* the Vancouver Canucks have deposited $5M into your chequing account *mobile alert* you have been traded to the San Jose Sharks 1 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 12 minutes ago, Ted Lasso said: *mobile alert* the Vancouver Canucks have deposited $5M into your chequing account *mobile alert* you have been traded to the San Jose Sharks The person you are trying to reach has a modified no-trade clause. Please speak to the players agent first.... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Lasso Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 5 minutes ago, Ghostsof1915 said: The person you are trying to reach has a modified no-trade clause. Please speak to the players agent first.... *mobile alert* just kidding, you are a part of our future moving forward 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 Just now, Ted Lasso said: *mobile alert* just kidding, you are a part of our future moving forward Well played! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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aGENT Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 12 minutes ago, Ghostsof1915 said: The person you are trying to reach has a modified no-trade clause. Please speak to the players agent first.... I mean there's always waivers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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