I don't think there was much of a Raymond fanbase when he left

Santorelli at the price TO got him for sure, I wanted him back. Ideally we could have just signed him and asked for one of ANA's better prospects instead of Bonino.
- Nucker101

Yeah. I really liked Santo as a bottom 6 forward for the short time we had him. I'm sure he was the same in Van (pre injury). Have no idea what went wrong in Nashville though?

I think when you add players like that it is because you want to try and sneak in the playoffs. It didn't help us or Leafs taking those bottom players

They would be good pickups but I worry about all of the waiver eligible players we have. If Benning doesn't make room for them and we lose them for nothing it's going to be unbearable in here.
- CubanBuffet

We can still add a vet center and not risk moving a waiver eligible player, and that is assuming Baertschi is resigned.

Sedin Sedin Burrows
Baertschi* Bonino Vrbata
Higgins Horvat Hansen
Dorset UFA Prust
Vey

Rotate any of the 4th line in and out of the pressbox and Kenins/Grenier will be callups as they can still move freely through waivers.

Yeah. I really liked Santo as a bottom 6 forward for the short time we had him. I'm sure he was the same in Van (pre injury). Have no idea what went wrong in Nashville though?
- walshyleafsfan

Maybe limited opportunity?

Similar to Vermette in Chicago? Taking on a lesser role in a new system. Harder to get going when you are accustomed to playing more?

Santo did show pretty well in Vancouver.

I don't think there was much of a Raymond fanbase when he left

Santorelli at the price TO got him for sure, I wanted him back. Ideally we could have just signed him and asked for one of ANA's better prospects instead of Bonino.
- Nucker101

But he turned into a stud in Calgary...he just needed a change of scenery, he was under utilized in Van, and he helped you guys reach the cap floor...

I look at Fehr and think we need another centre for the bottom 6 or 4th line anyway and then I cringe at the thought of one of the most expensive 4th lines in the league if it was Prust Fehr Dorsett...

Maybe if we moved a winger and freed up some cap space...
- hillbillydeluxe

As long as all 3 lines could play I don't care what the cap hit is.

If Fehr was brought in, I would prefer seeing him get some better offensive linemates.

Baertshi Fehr Burrows
Dorsett Bonino Hansen
Higgins Horvat Prust/Vey

for example

We can still add a vet center and not risk moving a waiver eligible player, and that is assuming Baertschi is resigned.

Sedin Sedin Burrows
Baertschi* Bonino Vrbata
Higgins Horvat Hansen
Dorset UFA Prust
Vey

Rotate any of the 4th line in and out of the pressbox and Kenins/Grenier will be callups as they can still move freely through waivers.
- belcherbd

Maybe Cassels will get a shot at 4lc? Friesen or Hamilton? (not the biggest guys but may fit)

Maybe Cassels will get a shot at 4lc? Friesen or Hamilton? (not the biggest guys but may fit)
- hillbillydeluxe

I think Sven Cassels and JV have spots to lose.

As long as all 3 lines could play I don't care what the cap hit is.

If Fehr was brought in, I would prefer seeing him get some better offensive linemates.

Baertshi Fehr Burrows
Dorsett Bonino Hansen
Higgins Horvat Prust/Vey

for example
- belcherbd

When I saw this, Dorset UFA Prust, I started thinking that not having a guy penciled in there isn't so bad. More flexibility and an actual spot for prospects/fringe to compete for...

too bad it wasn't a wing open instead of the centre spot.

I think Sven Cassels and JV have spots to lose.
- VANTEL

I hope you're right, I get the impression that something would have to literally fall into JB's lap for him not to give the kids a chance at success.

I hope you're right, I get the impression that something would have to literally fall into JB's lap for him not to give the kids a chance at success.
- Makita

I think JV will come out banging right away but be a bottom 6 this year.

I expect Sven to score 12 goals only and Cassels I expect a smooth transition with Prust and Dorsett

I think JV will come out banging right away but be a bottom 6 this year.

I expect Sven to score 12 goals only and Cassels I expect a smooth transition with Prust and Dorsett
- VANTEL

I'm still wondering who would be moved if JV makes the club... Hansen?

Wish he played centre.

I would hope Sven would get 15 at least (why 15? cause it is more than 12 ) if he is on the 2nd line for most of the year. I just hope Sven can get some points and JB subsequently moves him for a first rounder... If I was his agent, I'd go for a 1 year deal and have him prove he can be top 6 and then get paid. Vrbata on the opposite wing should open up some space for Sven and get him some assists too.

I'm still wondering who would be moved if JV makes the club... Hansen?

Wish he played centre.
- hillbillydeluxe

not sure who gets moved

Holtby signs 6 mil per for 5 years

As long as all 3 lines could play I don't care what the cap hit is.

If Fehr was brought in, I would prefer seeing him get some better offensive linemates.

Baertshi Fehr Burrows
Dorsett Bonino Hansen
Higgins Horvat Prust/Vey

for example
- belcherbd

That's aweful (minus Bo)

That's aweful (minus Bo)
- walshyleafsfan

There's no "e" in awful and yes....we are entering that state. But, I think the Canucks are still a good enough team to compete with the middle of the pack.

Holtby signs 6 mil per for 5 years
- VANTEL

Good deal for them and him, kids good

Good deal for them and him, kids good
- LeftCoaster

Lack is better.

Lack is better.
- hillbillydeluxe

Shut it!!!!

Lack is better.
- hillbillydeluxe

Flagged.

Flagged.
- Marwood

Lack is better.
- hillbillydeluxe

This is a great topic for further discussion.

Carol - could you do a series of blogs dedicated to this subject. 5 or 6 blogs should do it. Thx!

This is a great topic for further discussion.

Carol - could you do a series of blogs dedicated to this subject. 5 or 6 blogs should do it. Thx!
- bloatedmosquito

I miss Luongo

This is a great topic for further discussion.

Carol - could you do a series of blogs dedicated to this subject. 5 or 6 blogs should do to get the discussion warmed up. Thx!
- bloatedmosquito

fixed.

But he turned into a stud in Calgary...he just needed a change of scenery, he was under utilized in Van, and he helped you guys reach the cap floor...
- Makita

Wow...



Raymond with Stud status...never thought Id see the day...