HKSR Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 https://www.habsfanatics.com/Big-turnaround-a-promising-goalie-suddenly-becomes-available-and-the-Montreal-Canadiens-are-linked-to-young-Erik-Portillo-197271 "According to what was just reported by the reputable Jeff Marek of Sportsnet, the Buffalo Sabres are reportedly unable to sign their promising young goaltender Erik Portillo." Wonder if he'd consider signing here. Would bring some solid competition for Martin and Delia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quantum Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 I suspect that if this report is true, the Sabres are going to trade Portillo's rights by the deadline. There will be teams calling and I wouldn't be shocked if the Canucks are one of those teams. Portillo's an intriguing NCAA prospect but I can see why he Portillo doesn't see a future in Buffalo, as they have Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen about to take a big step with them and they have Devon Levi who is clearly the top goalie prospect in the Sabres organization. It will be interesting to see if Portillo, once his rights are traded, decides to sign with the team that traded for his rights or if they pulls a Vesey and signs with a different team after the fact in the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Elias Pettersson Posted January 12, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 12, 2023 He's Swedish, so for sure we will trade for him and he will be coming home to Vancouver... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Would our acquiring him still count as goaltender controversy even if it's more Buffalo's controversy? We're kinda overdue for some of that again now that both Martin and Delia are losing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasCanuck Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 53 minutes ago, HKSR said: https://www.habsfanatics.com/Big-turnaround-a-promising-goalie-suddenly-becomes-available-and-the-Montreal-Canadiens-are-linked-to-young-Erik-Portillo-197271 "According to what was just reported by the reputable Jeff Marek of Sportsnet, the Buffalo Sabres are reportedly unable to sign their promising young goaltender Erik Portillo." Wonder if he'd consider signing here. Would bring some solid competition for Martin and Delia. So, other than the idea that we have probably the best goalie coach in the world, we would be offering him the opportunity to face THE HIGHEST quality offensive chances in the league, because we have no defensive structure and we pump out high end offensive opportunities to our opponents faster than they were coming from a Pez Dispenser.... Yeah, sounds intriguing... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drakrami Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Looks like a pretty solid prospect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maginator Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 I'd definitely be kicking tires. Swedish, big, and talented. We really don't have anyone concrete in the system... Could be a solid add for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 It looks like he's a junior, so Buffalo still has a year to trade his rights. For the Canucks, I guess it comes down to how much confidence do they have in Silovs? They're from the same draft class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kobayashi Maru Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 15 minutes ago, Diamonds said: It looks like he's a junior, so Buffalo still has a year to trade his rights. For the Canucks, I guess it comes down to how much confidence do they have in Silovs? They're from the same draft class. I think it would make sense to hedge our bets and have Silovs and Portillo in the system and have the top candidate emerge. A prospect swap may be in order unless there is a vet that they would be interested in. Maybe something like Stillman or Focht for Portillo, unless he is very highly regarded. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 37 minutes ago, Diamonds said: It looks like he's a junior, so Buffalo still has a year to trade his rights. For the Canucks, I guess it comes down to how much confidence do they have in Silovs? They're from the same draft class. I don't have confidence in Silovs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 19 minutes ago, Kobayashi Maru said: I think it would make sense to hedge our bets and have Silovs and Portillo in the system and have the top candidate emerge. A prospect swap may be in order unless there is a vet that they would be interested in. Maybe something like Stillman or Focht for Portillo, unless he is very highly regarded. Or both Stillman and Focht? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 6'6, 230. But has looked pretty middling in Michigan this season. I'd obviously be in on him. Demko has health issues. And Martin and Delia are AHL goalies. Getting him doesn't help us in the slightest, unless he breaks out in a massive way and becomes Carey Price or something. But never say no to free prospects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awalk Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Would absolutely take a flyer if possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucklehead44 Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 (edited) Rathbone for Portillo & Mats Lindgren so he can carry on his father's legacy Edited January 12, 2023 by canucklehead44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithers joe Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Ghostsof1915 said: I don't have confidence in Silovs. but do the canucks? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cripplereh Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 2 hours ago, Elias Pettersson said: He's Swedish, so for sure we will trade for him and he will be coming home to Vancouver... Lol @ home. would be sweet to get another tender but what is the cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_314 Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 2 hours ago, Kobayashi Maru said: I think it would make sense to hedge our bets and have Silovs and Portillo in the system and have the top candidate emerge. A prospect swap may be in order unless there is a vet that they would be interested in. Maybe something like Stillman or Focht for Portillo, unless he is very highly regarded. You got me at the bolded; I don't know this prospect and he's not an RHD, but where do I sign up? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 I mean seems like an easy decision. Martin has played admirably but we can do better there. Id like to see us sign a vet to back up Demko, but get him a season or two in the AHL and he could battle it out with Silovs. If Clark sees something I’m sure they’ll kick the tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucklehead44 Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 15 hours ago, DeNiro said: I mean seems like an easy decision. Martin has played admirably but we can do better there. Id like to see us sign a vet to back up Demko, but get him a season or two in the AHL and he could battle it out with Silovs. If Clark sees something I’m sure they’ll kick the tires. We are paying Holtby and Halak 3.4 million this year - they combined for 11 wins over two seasons. I'd much prefer having the Martins and Delias battling each other for backup roles than paying for a vet again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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