Some words on the Baertschi acquisition by Benning.


http://onecanuck.com/pros...e-deal-look-like-a-steal/

We have 21, 31 and 51. We could use Lack so is there a Buff/Van trade in there? Since Benning is familiar with the Sabres and he is looking to acquire picks, maybe it's a good match?

What do you guys think about us moving one of our picks for Lack? I think we'll trade 21 to move up but it would mean 31 and 51 could be in play.
- mhp

Lack looks to be finding his way and may have just solidified himself as a #1. I'd say he's worth a couple second round picks from Buffalo...but that's just me.

We'll take the 1st and the 2nd. Thank you.
- Marwood

Murray might possibly trade 21 for a goalie.

Lack looks to be finding his way and may have just solidified himself as a #1. I'd say he's worth a couple second round picks from Buffalo...but that's just me.
- LeftCoaster

Since Benning wants 2nd round picks it could be a possibility for us to move 31 and 51.

Lack looks to be finding his way and may have just solidified himself as a #1. I'd say he's worth a couple second round picks from Buffalo...but that's just me.
- LeftCoaster

Two 2nd rounder's put's them in a good position. Still a tough deal to do especially with Buffalo being a high draft seed.

Jesus....you guys are so quick to eat your young. From Hero to fo f**k himself in less than a year? Impressive. It's not like he Chris Pronger'd you guys.
- Jeropotato

Hero? Can't get there.

Sure he was an exceptional player for us for a period of time but his true colors shone through. If he would have left the team gracefully or respectfully it would have been easier to wish him well.

Instead he chose to show zero leadership qualities and chose to bail on the club when things were progressing into the 'retool'. Instead of sticking around with the club that did everything for him and help them get back to a winning atmosphere he just chose to bail at the first sign of something not going his way. Not the kind of person we need in the dressing room long term. He effectively (and Lou) divided the room at their will like a couple of arrogant asses with no regard for the consequences of the team. If you don't wanna be here...bye bye.

And what I meant with the loser comment is something I saw developing in Van over Kesler's career. As good as he was for us at times he just doesn't have the 'know' on winning. Guys like Toews and Kane have it in spades. If anything, Kesler knows how to lose with the best of them.

I appreciate what he accomplished here in Van I just wish he wasn't such a jackass. Might have been easier to cheer for the guy.

Plus I commented early in the season that if ANA didn't get a playoff goalie for their run and Getzlaf and Perry were somehow unable to show/groom Kesler their winning ways, they weren't going to make the cup final...and here we are.

http://www.draftutopia.com/2015nhlmockdraftround1.html
I am OK with this draft
- Retinalz

Clones? Barzel and sprong both somehow get drafted twice.

Since Benning wants 2nd round picks it could be a possibility for us to move 31 and 51.
- mhp

I floated the idea of Lack and Hansen for 21 and 51

I floated the idea of Lack and Hansen for 21 and 51
- Bieksa#3

Draw up the paperwork.

Clones? Barzel and sprong both somehow get drafted twice.
- manvanfan

I'd love to get Zacha

I floated the idea of Lack and Hansen for 21 and 51
- Bieksa#3

If you take the second rounder's Benning gave up for two prospects (Sven & Vey), it's not out of line to suggest a young NHL goalie coming into his prime would net a high second round pick which Buffalo has at 31.

I floated the idea of Lack and Hansen for 21 and 51
- Bieksa#3

I honestly don't know a lot about Hansen. Was he on your 3rd line? Upside? I'm just looking at his stats and saw a couple of 16 goal seasons for him.

If you take the second rounder's Benning gave up for two prospects (Sven & Vey), it's not out of line to suggest a young NHL goalie coming into his prime would net a high second round pick which Buffalo has at 31.
- VanHockeyGuy

31 will definitely be in play, especially if we can get a goalie like Lack.

I honestly don't know a lot about Hansen. Was he on your 3rd line? Upside? I'm just looking at his stats and saw a couple of 16 goal seasons for him.
- mhp

Yeah he's a 3rd liner. Spend to burn. Solid in all 3 zones. Gets his goals from hard work and speed. Stone hands.

I'd love to get Zacha
- Bieksa#3

Hamhuis and 16 to?

I'd love to get Zacha
- Bieksa#3

I doubt he makes it past 12. Stars or Kings will take him if he gets that far.

Hamhuis to ducks(canucks eat 2 mill since ducks are a budget team) for Ritchie.
KB3 and Higgins islanders for Pelech and 2nd{2016)

I honestly don't know a lot about Hansen. Was he on your 3rd line? Upside? I'm just looking at his stats and saw a couple of 16 goal seasons for him.
- mhp

Hansen is one of my favourite. Speed effort, very good forechercher can make big hits

Hamhuis and 16 to?
- VANTEL

Really seems to be a wide variation on zacha. I've seen him any where's from 10-25.

Hamhuis and 16 to?
- VANTEL

?

Really seems to be a wide variation on zacha. I've seen him any where's from 10-25.
- Bieksa#3

I usually see him 9-15

Clones? Barzel and sprong both somehow get drafted twice.
- manvanfan

I ignored the parts that weren't beneficial to the Canucks

Miller to ducks(canucks eat 2 mill since ducks are a budget team) for Ritchie.
KB3 and Higgins islanders for Pelech and 2nd{2016)
- Bieksa#3

Fixed.

Really seems to be a wide variation on zacha. I've seen him any where's from 10-25.
- Bieksa#3

There are some really wacky mock drafts out there.

Fixed.
- hillbillydeluxe

Haha. I wish