http://t.thestar.com/#/ar...is-frederik-gauthier.html

So I'm looking at the Blackhawks line-up, their top players, and they really only have two highend selections on the team in Toews & Kane. Saad was a second round pick, Duncan Keith was a second round pick, Seabrook was a late first round pick, Hossa and Sharp were traded for….I really think you only need a couple top picks to turn poop around.

Seabrook is the type of dman we need and to build around.

Need Lucic as well.


- LordHumungous

Cap space, and NTC's = won't happen

Seabrooke is a bit old to build around, no?

And why do u need Lucic when you have Kassian?
- Jeropotato

Seabrook is only 30 and in his prime...prob 3-4 solid years left and he is probably as close to a Norris Trophy quality D as we would get to at this time. One can build a solid foundation of a top 4 D around that.

Kassian? I like him but he may be a lost cause. Lucic will give a TON of consistency in the toughness dept where Kassian has shown us nothing more than being reckless and wishy washy 80% of the time.

Cap space, and NTC's = won't happen
- VanHockeyGuy

I know...just dreaming.

I'm sure this has been discussed but did anyone hear Oshawa coach D.J. Smith refer to Cassels as the heart and soul of the Oshawa team?

That's the best news I've heard about a canuck prospect in years.

Is he another Gillis era pick?
- bloatedmosquito

Exactly what the Canucks need I'm tired of Swedish pressers and excuses, they are easier to swallow when the guy talking just had his teeth knocked out.

I'm sure this has been discussed but did anyone hear Oshawa coach D.J. Smith refer to Cassels as the heart and soul of the Oshawa team?

That's the best news I've heard about a canuck prospect in years.

Is he another Gillis era pick?
- bloatedmosquito

Eric Crawford - I couldn't give Gillis credit for anything…that stupid (frank)!!

Crawford - I couldn't give Gillis credit for anything…that stupid (frank)!!
- LeftCoaster

Yep, probably Crawford. Seems to be in tune with what's going on unlike...

JB seems to like him as well

Crawford - I couldn't give Gillis credit for anything…that stupid (frank)!!
- LeftCoaster

Funny. That's why I said Gillis era.

Nice to see there are a few surprises in the cupboard. Hoping we are finally getting a decent youth core assembled. Let's hope these young players get a chance sooner than later on the big club and not stuck in a perpetual cycle of 'development'.

Exactly what the Canucks need I'm tired of Swedish pressers and excuses, they are easier to swallow when the guy talking just had his teeth knocked out.
- VanHockeyGuy

Yup. If the canucks aren't going to get a top 5 pick anytime soon then fill the roster with guys who leave it all on the ice. Intense and relentless type personalities are what I'm looking for.

It would be a nice change.

Yup. If the canucks aren't going to get a top 5 pick anytime soon then fill the roster with guys who leave it all on the ice. Intense and relentless type personalities are what I'm looking for.

It would be a nice change.
- bloatedmosquito

I really hope they get at least a top 10 pick soon.

I really hope they get at least a top 10 pick soon.
- VanHockeyGuy

That means trading or not making the playoffs. I don't see this owner allowing the team to not make the playoffs. Linden and JB already confirmed this.

Who do we trade for a top 10 pick?

How about Vrbata and Burrows to Mtl for Brendan Gallagher, a 2015 2nd and a 2015 3rd??
- GloveHandStrong

How about realistic trade offers.

That means trading or not making the playoffs. I don't see this owner allowing the team to not make the playoffs. Linden and JB already confirmed this.

Who do we trade for a top 10 pick?
- bloatedmosquito

Their goal is to make the playoffs but if there is an injury or just a bad slump, who knows. I don't wish an injury on anyone but they do happen.

I think I am being argumentative because I do agree with you.

If we are getting that top 10 pick through a trade, unless it is at the draft and it is some crazy package of players, it will be for the following draft where a team makes the trade for a playoff run and then unexpectedly miss the playoffs.

I am not expecting a top 10 pick anytime soon. But maybe a pick later in the first round, who knows.

How about realistic trade offers.
- vancity787

That's not using this site properly.

That's not using this site properly.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Lots of these trades sound unrealistic, but it all depends on the teams, their needs and desperation.

Who would have guessed that Pens/Stars trade some years back - Neal for Goligoski?

Dallas I guess must have been desperate for a high end d man and over paid... might have been looking for a while and finally bit the bullet.

How about realistic trade offers.
- vancity787

Wrong site

Lots of these trades sound unrealistic, but it all depends on the teams, their needs and desperation.

Who would have guessed that Pens/Stars trade some years back - Neal for Goligoski?

Dallas I guess must have been desperate for a high end d man and over paid... might have been looking for a while and finally bit the bullet.
- hillbillydeluxe

Those trades are pretty rare. Plus you can't predict stupidity unless it's a very rare case like Mike Milbury.

I don't guve poop about the team, it's just fun pissibg off all of your stupid fans
- Nucker101

Wow, that's response is out of character. This whole Flames/Sbisa thing has changed you man.

So I'm looking at the Blackhawks line-up, their top players, and they really only have two highend selections on the team in Toews & Kane. Saad was a second round pick, Duncan Keith was a second round pick, Seabrook was a late first round pick, Hossa and Sharp were traded for….I really think you only need a couple top picks to turn poop around.
- LeftCoaster

Agreed but we still haven't acquired enough extra picks/prospects to build a deep prospect pool and also haven't had that true bluechip prospect who has elite NHL upside. People keep preaching patience but I don't see anything other than mediocrity and "no-man's land" on the horizon. The vets on this team aren't crappy or good enough to really benefit the franchise.

Wow, that's response is out of character. This whole Flames/Sbisa thing has changed you man.
- bloatedmosquito

Sam Bennett is 18 years old.

Lots of these trades sound unrealistic, but it all depends on the teams, their needs and desperation.

Who would have guessed that Pens/Stars trade some years back - Neal for Goligoski?

Dallas I guess must have been desperate for a high end d man and over paid... might have been looking for a while and finally bit the bullet.
- hillbillydeluxe

White for Ehrhoff

White for Ehrhoff
- bloatedmosquito

Cap dumps are the best way to take advantage but you need cap space first. (frank)ing Sbisa and Miller

Sam Bennett is 18 years old.
- Nucker101

18 is a special number. Magical even. But don't make me rant again. Besides, it ain't Tuesday yet.

Cap dumps are the best way to take advantage but you need cap space first. (frank)ing Sbisa and Miller
- Nucker101

I'm glad the shine is off JB. More realistic conversations can now take place.

I wonder how long it's going to take for that to happen to babcock.