A little too stark. What makes this a 7 to 10 year re-build rather than a 3-4 year one. All they need is some of the younger guys to develop and a few more high picks. Maybe then a free agent or two at the right time. That's how the Chicagos and LAs have done it. I do think Miller is a waste of free agent money however.
- bazz

Because most other teams have 2-5 young leaders that will be dominant for 7-10 years. We don't, we have over rated prospects that have yet to play a game in the nhl. I don't see rookies and sophomores and some that are just plain over-rated by our homer fanbase, stepping in and dominating. It'll take them 4-5 years to become solid NHLers in most cases and then the Toews, kanes, shaw, saad, hertl, coutures, duchenes, landeskogs, mackinnons, oshies, berglunds...etc will be in their primes.

Shoots first, ask questions later.
- Yeti1181

Nyahh See, it was Burkie's fault! Burkie I tells ya!

Dear god what were they doing.
- Yeti1181

Yeah some head scratchers

Jason Botchford @botchford · 23m

Lack will be 30 years old when Miller's contract is up. Generally, you kinda like being a No. 1 guy before you turn 30


- hillbillydeluxe

And so begins yet another goaltender controversy in Vancouver.

If we are lucky, someone will give the Canucks a third for him before the TDL.

Komorov(sp?) was overpaid, but I liked the moves to add him and Robidas. Think you guys under appreciated Gunnarsson.
- Nucker101

Komarov was only slightly overpaid it depends if he plays on the 3rd or 4th line. He actually brings a lot of good things.

We are going to get eaten up in our div, I think lower.
- anavar

You think we will finish lower than the Flames, Oilers, Jets, Coyotes? because I can't see us being a full on cellar dweller

And so begins yet another goaltender controversy in Vancouver.

If we are lucky, someone will give the Canucks a third for him before the TDL.
- docmorgan

Don't care anymore. We just obtained a beautiful Hollywood actress that looks like a man.

1911 almost around the last time the leafs got one



- VANTEL

Pfffft you beat a team that travelled for weeks to get to the game

Tony G on the radio: Lack is done here. he'd be advised to get out as quickly as possible. They've recruited above and below him. Benning even hinted at an extension for Miller.

What a brutal day after a great start at the draft.

You think we will finish lower than the Flames, Oilers, Jets, Coyotes? because I can't see us being a full on cellar dweller
- bezz44

Flames Coyotes yes Jets Oilers no

And so begins yet another goaltender controversy in Vancouver.

If we are lucky, someone will give the Canucks a third for him before the TDL.
- docmorgan

Yeah not a fan of the miller trade and he doesn't do well with criticism.

Don't care anymore. We just obtained a beautiful Hollywood actress that looks like a man.
- VANTEL

We got Sidney Crosby?

I disagree. While there were times where Chicago and LA took their #1s.. they both rebuilt as they were winning... not before. Neither was afraid to hire fire anyone. THATS the secret to a quick rebuild. No one is safe at anytime. The jersey Crest comes first and the players second.
- Beatle_john

Those teams were awful for a few years that's where the Doughtys and Kanes and Toews come from. I think the Canucks have done a pretty good job firing and getting rid of bodies of late, so no complaints there if that's the secret. Without overspending on free agents (except the Miller waste), youth will get a chance this year. I don't care if they don't make the playoffs. Just want to see a renewal. If Benning is good at drafting and developing, then they will start to turn the corner. Also with the cap, top teams can't hang on as long as in the past as stars get paid more and more and there is some wastage on role players, but inevitably not enough money to go around for valuable third and fourth liners or five and six defense and the top teams fall. If done right the Canucks could be back in a few years.

Pfffft you beat a team that travelled for weeks to get to the game
- Yeti1181

Stagecoach or dog sled?

Nyahh See, it was Burkie's fault! Burkie I tells ya!
- Beatle_john

Yeah not a fan of the miller trade and he doesn't do well with criticism.
- Yeti1181

I disagree, he excels when pushed. Yes, he is brash but he always backs it up!

Stagecoach or dog sled?
- VANTEL

Pretty sure it was train half way then like a week and half by dog sled.

- Yeti1181

Wow, I think I just found my new avatar!

I disagree, he excels when pushed. Yes, he is brash but he always backs it up!
- Beatle_john

No

Dear god what were they doing.
- Yeti1181

Willing to trade Miller in the pool yet?

Chicago finish 6 th in the West next year Pens 9 th Flyers 10 th

- Yeti1181

I bet you a Loonie that you read that out loud!

Willing to trade Miller in the pool yet?
- PetrolSexual

Not a chance

I bet you a Loonie that you read that out loud!
- Beatle_john

I did

Not a chance
- Yeti1181

I'll trade you Sharp....