Kobayashi Maru Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 Colorado has always felt like the right move for Bo and I would take the risk with Byram as he is a bit more of what we need, outside of being another LD. A Byram, Newhook type package feels like the right direction overall. With Byram being LD, I think you move OEL to the right side. Obviously that was tried with Hughes, but I think Byram is a better balance overall so it's likely fine. Following D pairings moves the needle a bit more in my mind: Byram OEL Hughes Schenn Dermott Bear Injuries are a concern and there needs to be some research done. Maybe the lower body injury actually helps Byram by giving him more time to recover. I recall Bergeron being such a risky acquisition back in the day due to injury and that turned out just fine. You just never know. As for Kane, I really have no idea where he'll go but it just feels more likely a team like LA would sneak in and pick him up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnAntoski Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 32 minutes ago, HighOnHockey said: I would imagine one of the young D would be the centerpiece - Byram or Girard. Probably have to be Girard to make the cap work. Sakics a shrewd GM and looking forward, to how Sakic will re inforce his team this year to defend their status, as Champs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 1 hour ago, ShawnAntoski said: The Canucks and the fanbase are very nostalgic cause the team doesn't really have alot of accomplishments to show, in it's 50 plus years. True. A few trips to the Finals, with the closest being the heartbreaker in 1994. Outside of that, the 82 playoffs and 2011 (which ended on such a sad whimper), there hasn't been much to celebrate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnAntoski Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 (edited) 7 minutes ago, PhillipBlunt said: True. A few trips to the Finals, with the closest being the heartbreaker in 1994. Outside of that, the 82 playoffs and 2011 (which ended on such a sad whimper), there hasn't been much to celebrate. Based on the pattern: 82 > 94 > 11. The teams seems due for another, one & done core Cup appearance but this roster, is a mess so, it might be a longer wait. Three appearances, in 52 years and I had been a fan for 40 plus years - smh. I really taught, Aquaman would be a better owner than an apathetic McCaw - but it seems, the qoute that goes something like, "..grass isn't always green, on the other side....". I still prefer Aquaman cause he is a fan but his meddling will not bring a Cup cause he is still in the back. Atleast, with McCaw his FO, led to the 2011 core and cup appearance. Hard to see, it happening with the current strategy & roster. Edited December 14, 2022 by ShawnAntoski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnAntoski Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 As Canuck fans, we can only dream of a long term type move like this rumour, rather, it is more like: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Money Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 16 hours ago, HighOnHockey said: I've long suspected he'll end up in Colorado somehow. If I were Sakic, I’d be focusing more on shoring up 2C than getting another winger. Rantanen, Landeskog, Nichushkin, Lehkonen…think they’re set at wing. But they definitely are missing Kadri. In their position, Horvat will help them more than Kane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuporbust Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 Well, he's on pace for about 12 goals I believe, so what's not to love ? Maybe we can continue our Nostalgia signings and go for it. It's worked out so well with OEL, why not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnAntoski Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 3 hours ago, 6of1_halfdozenofother said: If I were Burnaby Joe, I'd focus on my job as PoHO and let Chris MacFarland do his job as GM. Don't be naive, that McF is not asking Joe for input... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerofaith Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 Reports coming out Horvat is a healthy scratch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86Viking Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 Deep down I hope BOTH Toews and Kane pull a Sedin like move and BOTH REFUSE to waive their NMC this TDL and NOT bring back Chicago a bunch of assets!!! As it stands Chicago could get one of the top 3 picks in the 2023 Draft which has 3 top players available...just saying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighOnHockey Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 8 hours ago, D-Money said: If I were Sakic, I’d be focusing more on shoring up 2C than getting another winger. Rantanen, Landeskog, Nichushkin, Lehkonen…think they’re set at wing. But they definitely are missing Kadri. In their position, Horvat will help them more than Kane. Yeah I guess I was just thinking more from Kane's perspective. He has full NMC, and Colorado is the place skilled players want to play right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnAntoski Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 (edited) 5 hours ago, 6of1_halfdozenofother said: Sure, I ask my boss for input as well - but I guarantee you that just as my boss would like me to do my job so that they can do theirs, Burnaby Joe would like to focus on his job as PoHO and would expect his newly-minted GM to do his. You made your point and go celebrate. Edited December 15, 2022 by ShawnAntoski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mustard Tiger Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 8 minutes ago, -Vintage Canuck- said: Stay in Chicago. Moral victories over giving them futures + a better shot at Bedard 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Devron Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 5 minutes ago, -Vintage Canuck- said: Against the leafs too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 Just now, Devron said: Against the leafs too Yep totally sticking it to them! Would be fun seeing him go to an Eastern team and lighting up the Leafs in the playoffs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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