Carol Schram: Vancouver Canucks Game Review: Miller Steals a Point in the Big Appl Despite being outplayed for much of the game, the Vancouver Canucks snagged a point at Madison Square Garden when they fell 3-2 in overtime to the New York Rangers on Tuesday night.

Its JB's job as GM to keep money in FA's pocket also keeping as much money off the cap in the process. How often do you hear retaining salary on a trade deadline deal?
- thundachunk

What your not seeming to understand though, is that if say Hammer gives 4 team list and 3 can't afford him unless we eat salary for the remainder of the season. Is it better to eat salary and barter with 4 teams, or just barter with the 1 that can afford him with no retention? The alternative is that we keep him and FA pays that money out anyways.

What you're saying is not wrong. I am just saying I'm not into retaining salary.

http://canucks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=798689&navid=DL|VAN|home

This article is ridiculous

(frank)ing Garrett

What you're saying is not wrong. I am just saying I'm not into retaining salary.
- thundachunk

I get what you are both saying. I think that Jim Benning doesn't have a choice though with all those crappy deals that Gillis handed out. Jim Benning isn't a master negotiator either with the Dorsett and Sbisa contracts but he is dealing with a pretty crappy salary cap roster. If he has to retain salary to move veterans, I will not be disappointed.

http://canucks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=798689&navid=DL|VAN|home

This article is ridiculous

(frank)ing Garrett
- nucks_94

LOL I was just about to post this link.

“Age is a number…The way our bodies feel, for sure, I think we could do it. The only thing that’s different is the travel and back-to-backs wear on you more. When you wake up, you’re more sore. We’ll see what happens, but travel is the one thing that could keep us from playing that long.”

Does that read as "We may play longer if we go to the Eastern Conference" to anyone else?

Thanks Carol.

“Age is a number…The way our bodies feel, for sure, I think we could do it. The only thing that’s different is the travel and back-to-backs wear on you more. When you wake up, you’re more sore. We’ll see what happens, but travel is the one thing that could keep us from playing that long.”

Does that read as "We may play longer if we go to the Eastern Conference" to anyone else?
- djlarose

Nope.

“Age is a number…The way our bodies feel, for sure, I think we could do it. The only thing that’s different is the travel and back-to-backs wear on you more. When you wake up, you’re more sore. We’ll see what happens, but travel is the one thing that could keep us from playing that long.”

Does that read as "We may play longer if we go to the Eastern Conference" to anyone else?
- djlarose

my first impression was they'd stay here and win with our developed youth.

but, you may be onto something.

“Age is a number…The way our bodies feel, for sure, I think we could do it. The only thing that’s different is the travel and back-to-backs wear on you more. When you wake up, you’re more sore. We’ll see what happens, but travel is the one thing that could keep us from playing that long.”

Does that read as "We may play longer if we go to the Eastern Conference" to anyone else?
-djlarose

TSN1040 reported yesterday Linden was at NHL HQ petitioning for a better travel schedule, and apparently they will have 5 games be their longest next season. I would say his comments are more petitioning for better schedules for Van than going east

E3 Eklund has Vrbata and Montreal. Taking it all for what it's worth. What's the best Montreal would offer?

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E3 Eklund has Vrbata and Montreal. Taking it all for what it's worth. What's the best Montreal would offer?
- bazz

The general rule of thumb is that, if Eklund is reporting it, it has little to no chance of happening.

TSN1040 reported yesterday Linden was at NHL HQ petitioning for a better travel schedule, and apparently they will have 5 games be their longest next season. I would say his comments are more petitioning for better schedules for Van than going east
- WhiteLie

lol good luck with that Trev.

The general rule of thumb is that, if Eklund is reporting it, it has little to no chance of happening.
- Marwood

Not that I am defending Ek or anything but he was first on twitter and here to report the RJ for jones deal.

The general rule of thumb is that, if Eklund is reporting it, it has little to no chance of happening.
- Marwood

Not that I am defending Ek or anything but he was first on twitter and here to report the RJ for jones deal.

E3 Eklund has Vrbata and Montreal. Taking it all for what it's worth. What's the best Montreal would offer?
- bazz

Beaulieu and a 2nd...

Not that I am defending Ek or anything but he was first on twitter and here to report the RJ for jones deal.
- thundachunk

Blind Squirrel

lol good luck with that Trev.
- LordHumungous

Apparently it worked as they wont have a road trip longer than 5 games, but I don't know which is worse for players, making multiple trips of 5 games, or just trying to get the entire east schedule done in 2-3 trips

Re the Daniel interview.

I read it as favouring the east coast as well due to travel.

Maybe he will follow the Naslund pathway.
Trade to NYR after contract is up.
Reunite with AV.

“Age is a number…The way our bodies feel, for sure, I think we could do it. The only thing that’s different is the travel and back-to-backs wear on you more. When you wake up, you’re more sore. We’ll see what happens, but travel is the one thing that could keep us from playing that long.”

Does that read as "We may play longer if we go to the Eastern Conference" to anyone else?
- djlarose

I felt the same way about that quote.
Could be reading too much into it though.

What do you guys think about this deal.

Miller, Prust, Burrows and Vrbata to Montreal for Eller + 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th.

What do you guys think about this deal.

Miller, Prust, Burrows and Vrbata to Montreal for Eller + 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th.
- Scooby_Doo

I think your scooby snacks are laced with crack.

What do you guys think about this deal.

Miller, Prust, Burrows and Vrbata to Montreal for Eller + 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th.
- Scooby_Doo

I like it but it will never happen.