Boston is in trouble.

Bob Mackenzie thinks it could be the end of either Julien or Chirelli if they don't make the playoffs.


- classic321

Should be both.

Should be both.
- thundachunk

After Chiarelli won the Cup he made some terrible mistakes.

After Chiarelli won the Cup he made some terrible mistakes.
- LeftCoaster

Letting Benning trade Seguin

Canucks PK is 2nd best in the NHL.... pretty sure Sbisa is a big part of that and Dorsett helps out a bit as well.

I like the two signings!

After Chiarelli won the Cup he made some terrible mistakes.
- LeftCoaster

Julien is a good coach but as we said with AV every coach has a shelf life.

Letting Benning trade Seguin
- VANTEL

it's his call to make.

Julien is a good coach but as we said with AV every coach has a shelf life.
- thundachunk

Bieksa for Marchand

Bieksa for Marchand
- VANTEL

Hahaha

Just read in the Hockey News (who aren't big fans of the two extensions) that there exists the possibility the ceiling may drop a few million dollars from its current $71 million.

I'm not sure if that's common consensus or only their opinion but that would definitely put us, and certainly other teams, in a tight bind.

Hahaha
- thundachunk

I know. I will wait for our prospects to get ready. I think Sven will be our addition next year

Bieksa for Marchand
- VANTEL

Bieksa for Savard and a 1st at the draft. Savard retires July 1st and we use Bieksa's 4.5 mil for Green, and we get a lottery pick as well in a deep draft, problem solved.

Just read in the Hockey News (who aren't big fans of the two extensions) that there exists the possibility the ceiling may drop a few million dollars from its current $71 million.

I'm not sure if that's common consensus or only their opinion but that would definitely put us, and certainly other teams, in a tight bind.
- AlexF

Isn't hockey news same as Puke Rant?

Bieksa for Savard and a 1st at the draft. Savard retires July 1st and we use Bieksa's 4.5 mil for Green, and we get a lottery pick as well in a deep draft, problem solved.
- DariusKnight

Green will get signed for a lot more than 4.5.

We don't have 4 th liners we have 2 x third lines.

Prust Ott Neal all make that type of coin. He is one of the best 4 th liners in the league. He brings so much more than just fighting

Sbisa , I have been on his side all year glad to see him locked up also even at 3+ mil per.
- VANTEL

I do like the new Vantel, your positive attitude is refreshing...I also like DD and am glad he has resigned.

Now to everyone, Benning is the GM and if he thinks signing both players to the contacts he offered is fair, who has the expertise to question his decision...and if you think you do then, I suggest a future in team management.

Damn blue jays. I turn the tv off a 2o minutes later they lose

If they overpaid Tanev then they can overpay Pizza Boy.

I look at it as 3 young Dmen locked up for at least 4 years, you guys need to do less complaining.

3 of your top 6 Dmen secured for 13.2 mil per is a hell of a deal. I know all the GMs on here are appalled but their is a real NHL GM who lives the game that thinks this is a good deal.

Congrats Benning
- VANTEL

Well said, you're rolling

Damn blue jays. I turn the tv off a 2o minutes later they lose
- vancity787

You're a big fan, S?

I have to say, for me, once the hockey season ends, it is a hard withdrawal and unfortunately none of the summer sports do it for me (that said, I've gone to a few Whitecaps games and I confess they were very entertaining, so I'll probably go to see some. Still, just nowhere near as getting my hockey fix ) Anybody have any suggestions? lol

Bieksa has NTC only Sedins have NMC
- VANTEL

And will hang on to it like Joe in SJ.

And will hang on to it like Joe in SJ.
- VanHockeyGuy

He could be sent to Utica but won't be. Joe couldn't be sent down.

I have no idea what Benning does.

Damn blue jays. I turn the tv off a 2o minutes later they lose
- vancity787

Those 2 hit by pitches were killer

You're a big fan, S?

I have to say, for me, once the hockey season ends, it is a hard withdrawal and unfortunately none of the summer sports do it for me (that said, I've gone to a few Whitecaps games and I confess they were very entertaining, so I'll probably go to see some. Still, just nowhere near as getting my hockey fix ) Anybody have any suggestions? lol
- Zogg

Masterbation

Just read in the Hockey News (who aren't big fans of the two extensions) that there exists the possibility the ceiling may drop a few million dollars from its current $71 million.

I'm not sure if that's common consensus or only their opinion but that would definitely put us, and certainly other teams, in a tight bind.
- AlexF

I'm pretty sure I remember hearing that 71 was the target decided at the gm meeting but it is dependent on the players doing something. If the players refuse the cap is expected to go down.

Now why the players would vote against lower salaries, I don't know but iirc they would have to give up a larger portion of their personal saleries to escrow perhaps??

Damn blue jays. I turn the tv off a 2o minutes later they lose
- vancity787

I'm pretty sure I remember hearing that 71 was the target decided at the gm meeting but it is dependent on the players doing something. If the players refuse the cap is expected to go down.

Now why the players would vote against lower salaries, I don't know but iirc they would have to give up a larger portion of their personal saleries to escrow perhaps??
- belcherbd

Yeah it screws their escrow

Masterbation
- VANTEL

Thats only for people who can't afford it.