Hairy Kneel Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 2 minutes ago, Devron said: Why wouldn’t we keep Highmore? Who else is going to bring what he does under a million Motte > Highmore 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 5 minutes ago, AV. said: Because the fanbase is losing their minds. I agree, this trade was a good move. You do realize you're one of us too, right? Or are you not a Canuck fan? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS4quality Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Just now, PetterssonOrPeterson said: Are we selling? or buying? If we're selling then why did we waste that 3rd pick on Dermott after we had just acquired another 3rd? If we're buying then why sell one of our best PK guys for a 4th? If cap issues were a problem why didn't you trade a guy with a bigger cap hit? There was interest from other teams on guys like garland and boeser. Are you still trying to make the playoffs? lol. Management core today just seemed very indecisive and weak with their plans its frustrating. This is what I'm seeing too. Like are we gonna make a run this year, or just middle out of the playoffs? How does Boudreau respond to that? Are we better or worse or exactly the same? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddhahoodlum Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 The only player I wanted traded was Boeser. Definitely didn't want Motte traded. And not for such a crappy return. Management's first TDL and I hate it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaNuCkSLoUiE23 Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 A 4th rounder????? a 4th rounder only wishes to be as good as Motte omg 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tas Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 1 minute ago, klw604 said: Should of Could of Would of You don't get much value last minute, perhaps last week when teams were calling have have have 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanucks25 Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 I don't even like Motte and I'm disappointed Hamonic + Motte for Dermott + 4th is still a good exchange overall. But a disappointing deadline in general... more of the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rindiculous Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 1 minute ago, JM_ said: I think he's being ironic. So what you're saying is you'd rather trade Motte for a pick that has a less than 10% chance of turning into another Motte. Seems kinda idiotic to me. But I guess half of this forum loves being basement dwellers who severely overvalue picks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuckFather Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinky-Winky Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 2 minutes ago, GCG78 said: Pretty disappointing so many people working in the front office and this is all they do? boeser, Myer, Dickinson, Pearson poolman, Halak dam… yup, and we still stuck with them huge rip this TDL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AV. Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Just now, canuck73_3 said: The issue isn’t trading Motte, it’s the return. I’d prefer a couple months to work out a reasonable extension over a 4th round pick. The "reasonable extension" wasn't going to come. As for the return, Max Domi just returned a late 3rd from last year in the CAR-CBJ deal. Ryan Carpenter got a 5th. Mason Appleton a 4th. Forward market dried up towards the end. The Canucks did the responsible thing to get something for Motte. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentSam Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 (edited) Really have to appreciate Mottes work here. At 1.25 m per, that has been exceptional value for the ethic and tenacity he brought. That line will not be he same without him.. he was a big part of this teams chemistry. He deserves to see FAgency,. And an opportunity like this with the Rangers in the final leg of this contract. I’d Iike to see him back with us,. But more so, I wish him the best going forward. Edited March 21, 2022 by SilentSam 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Just now, Rindiculous said: So what you're saying is you'd rather trade Motte for a pick that has a less than 10% chance of turning into another Motte. Seems kinda idiotic to me. But I guess half of this forum loves being basement dwellers who severely overvalue picks. I would have been fine to re-up Motte at something short term and reasonable, which clearly wasn't on the table. Stop running around the room for a second and think about the context. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86Viking Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Aboslutely pathetic return for Motte!!! This team is just dreadful, enjoy CDC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny in Vancouver Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 2 minutes ago, PetterssonOrPeterson said: Are we selling? or buying? If we're selling then why did we waste that 3rd pick on Dermott after we had just acquired another 3rd? If we're buying then why sell one of our best PK guys for a 4th? If cap issues were a problem why didn't you trade a guy with a bigger cap hit? There was interest from other teams on guys like garland and boeser. Are you still trying to make the playoffs? lol. Management core today just seemed very indecisive and weak with their plans its frustrating. Since the Sedins' last year, Aquilini has wanted to retool and not re-build - i.e., try to make the playoffs but not still build towards the future. So the only trades that are allowed are so-called "hockey trades". No big sales and no big buys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanSeanBean Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 1 minute ago, CaNuCkSLoUiE23 said: A 4th rounder????? a 4th rounder only wishes to be as good as Motte omg Do you happen to know what round Motte got drafted in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwags Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 14 minutes ago, Maddogy said: At least J.B. loved the players that he drafted and acquired. He would have never dumped his beloved Motte for a freaking 4th round pick like he is worthless. Benning not doing exactly that is why we're in this mess to begin with. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby James Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 I definitely agree I thought Motte would have at least been worth a 3rd round pick. But - it has been reported multiple times that the team has spoken with his agent about an extension over the past couple weeks at least. His agent was even on Donnie and Dhali and they talked about resigning Motte and what it would take. His agent felt Motte is much more of a 3rd line quality player then a 4th liner (like our media and fanbase describe him as), so that would fall more into the range of 2-3 million per year. I imagine they offered Motte some term and 1.5 - 2 million, but it may not have been enough for him. So what else can you do, take whatever you can get for the guy instead of him walking in the offseason. This could be all totally wrong if Motte suddenly resigns for like 1.2 million per year in which case that would be a shame (if he was also willing to sign that here, we can't discount the fact that he may take less to be on a real contender). And hey who knows, I would still say Van should submit another offer for him in the offseason. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaninMex Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Well management have given up on the year. What a waste of a trade! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetterssonOrPeterson Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 1 minute ago, DS4quality said: This is what I'm seeing too. Like are we gonna make a run this year, or just middle out of the playoffs? How does Boudreau respond to that? Are we better or worse or exactly the same? Exactly. I think the management should've grown some balls and had a set plan or should have been preparing for it. This wish-washy stuff is pretty pathetic and not a good first impression to fans. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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