- belcherbd

Hope we see some of that

That one wouldnt worry me
- phyllee

I won't shed many tears over Grenier either

Rhys Jessop
‏@Thats_Offside

The Vancouver Canucks now have every Medicine Hat Tigers leading scorer from between 09-10 to 13-14 somewhere in their system.

Rhys Jessop
‏@Thats_Offside

The Vancouver Canucks now have every Medicine Hat Tigers leading scorer from between 09-10 to 13-14 somewhere in their system.
- belcherbd

I don't know how official it was but I read something a couple weeks about that made it sound as if Tyler Ennis is available, although not like he's being actively shopped, too.

2007-08 Medicine Hat Tigers WHL 70 43 48 91
2008-09 Medicine Hat Tigers WHL 61 43 42 85

I won't shed many tears over Grenier either
- Lindenis#1

It will only bother me if, Etem is garbage but is blocking a young player from getting the opportunity if they have earned it. This happened a bit with Vey last year and some argued the same with Baertschi early this year.

I won't shed many tears over Grenier either
- Lindenis#1

Grenier from what he showed that one game i want to have a better look, 6 foot 5 frame would be good to have

Rhys Jessop
‏@Thats_Offside

The Vancouver Canucks now have every Medicine Hat Tigers leading scorer from between 09-10 to 13-14 somewhere in their system.
- belcherbd

Everyone always questioned why don't we draft from the WHL

The only way I see that happening is in a "hockey deal" and I don't think the Canucks have the quality for that.

Then again if they were looking just to clear future money for a Backes extension then maybe Hamhuis is their guy but I have no idea what other pieces would need to be included.
- Lindenis#1

Vrbata, 2016 2nd from Columbus and 2017 1st? They're looking for offense. Not sure if Vrbata gets it done though.

It will only bother me if, Etem is garbage but is blocking a young player from getting the opportunity if they have earned it. This happened a bit with Vey last year and some argued the same with Baertschi early this year.
- belcherbd

I don't see that being an Etem problem. I see that as Prust-Higgins problem.

Getting anything resembling an everyday NHLer out of Etem is a win. If he can turn into Jannik Hansen (useful top9 player) then its great.

Grenier from what he showed that one game i want to have a better look, 6 foot 5 frame would be good to have
- phyllee

The only reason I feel Grenier gets the call is because he's a better fit for a 4th line role.

I haven't seen enough at the AHL or NHL of him to decide if he's really going to be a player at some point.

I want Pedan back in the lineup though. Badly.

The only reason I feel Grenier gets the call is because he's a better fit for a 4th line role.

I haven't seen enough at the AHL or NHL of him to decide if he's really going to be a player at some point.

I want Pedan back in the lineup though. Badly.
- Lindenis#1

Id rather Grenier over Burrows and Higgins right now. I think hed be alright top 9

Etem has some really good wheels. Remember when Kes got traded he was on everyone's wish list. Well we got him. So far JB has been doing ok with his trades. Sven is turning out nice. I see Vey creating a good many chances .

We need to be patient with these young guys. Look at Hutton , he makes mistakes but so far has been a good learning year. Markstrom finding his stride. You wanted the smaller skilled forwards and JB is finding a way to bring them in.

I don't see that being an Etem problem. I see that as Prust-Higgins problem.

Getting anything resembling an everyday NHLer out of Etem is a win. If he can turn into Jannik Hansen (useful top9 player) then its great.
- Lindenis#1

Sure but I don't think this mgmt group will be waiving any vets so unless they are moved it still equates to the same thing.

Sure but I don't think this mgmt group will be waiving any vets so unless they are moved it still equates to the same thing.
- belcherbd

I suppose. I can live without Shinkaruk and Gaunce in the NHL this year but I'd still love to see them get games.

I suppose. I can live without Shinkaruk and Gaunce in the NHL this year but I'd still love to see them get games.
- Lindenis#1

Maybe after TDL there might be some AHL call ups

[quote=CamoToe]

we dont have 2016 CBJ pick. It's any year 2016-2018 at their discretion, and you can damn well guarantee if they finish last they wont be shipping the 31st overall pick this way

Etem has some really good wheels. Remember when Kes got traded he was on everyone's wish list. Well we got him. So far JB has been doing ok with his trades. Sven is turning out nice. I see Vey creating. A good many chances .

We need to be patient with these young guys. Look at Hutton , he makes mistakes but so far has been a good learning year. Markstrom finding his stride. You wanted the smaller skilled forwards and JB is finding a way to bring them in.
- VANTEL

I'll agree that he has been targeting skilled players, which is great but all those players have been waiver eligible. Today's deal is more palatable to me than some of the others he has done.

Regardless of how Etem turns out, I think Benning deserves praise for this move.

I'll agree that he has been targeting skilled players, which is great but all those players have been waiver eligible. Today's deal is more palatable to me than some of the others he has done.

Regardless of how Etem turns out, I think Benning deserves praise for this move.
- belcherbd

With Sven taking over the second spot and Danny has the number one spot I would think Etem will be handed the third spot which hopefully means goodbye to # 20

we dont have 2016 CBJ pick. It's any year 2016-2018 at their discretion, and you can damn well guarantee if they finish last they wont be shipping the 31st overall pick this way
- Max.Betts

Oh thought it was 2016. Makes sense though. Trying to think of a package that's legit but maybe we just don't have the pieces to make something happen.

I'll agree that he has been targeting skilled players, which is great but all those players have been waiver eligible. Today's deal is more palatable to me than some of the others he has done.

Regardless of how Etem turns out, I think Benning deserves praise for this move.
- belcherbd

The writing is on the wall for underperforming vets

Oh thought it was 2016. Makes sense though. Trying to think of a package that's legit but maybe we just don't have the pieces to make something happen.
- CamoToe

It's 2016 or 2017 Columbus's choice...not 16,17 or 18

It's 2016 or 2017 Columbus's choice...not 16,17 or 18
- Bullfrog77

The Canucks should trade it back to Jackets with like Kenins or Weber for Rychel or some other asset the Jackets feel like selling low on

Seen an interesting tweet that NYR now have room for Drouin

I don't understand this trade...two players of equal value and Benning, yet again, throwing away picks in a trade. The guys a (frank)in moron!

I don't understand this trade...two players of equal value and Benning, yet again, throwing away picks in a trade. The guys a (frank)in moron!
- LeftCoaster

Need a snickers