That's not a good trade.
- Lee Denault

Really? Im pretty sure everyone here thought it was fukking fantastic.

Subban and Neill are both righties
- A_SteamingLombardi

The last thing the Canucks defence needs is an undersized guy. It's great that Subban's doing well. Hopefully they can package him with other assets to get something useful like Theodore from Anaheim.

Just a brutal deal for Vancouver

There's absolutely no reason to pull this boner move.

Did we just trade for linden vey again?

At this rate, our 1st rounder is on its way over as we speak
- Whiskey-Tango

You can send us a 7th round pick if you promise to sign him so we can’t get him back

Well with HB Hyperbole central, you get picks, picks and more picks, or prospects. Did I mention that they are all unproven, but they will be instrumental with the club being competitive in 3-5 years...book it. Why keep a valuable asset at a great contract when you can have unproven 2nd round picks
- Makita

It is the eternal debate. I think we do need to add to the future core still, but it depends on the return as Hansen is a great guy to have in the room and ice for the kids to be around.

Really? Im pretty sure everyone here thought it was fukking fantastic.
- vancity787

Salty, sorry.

You basically hit all the points.
- mauryballstein

Not to mention what it is going to do to the Comets playoffs chance......oh well, I'm sure they can call Mackenzie back up to replace hunter.

Did we just trade for linden vey again?
- hertzman

I wonder if he played for Medicine Hat?

The last thing the Canucks defence needs is an undersized guy. It's great that Subban's doing well. Hopefully they can package him with other assets to get something useful like Theodore from Anaheim.
- YeOldTimer

I'd hang onto him, size isn't everything

Shink has to play in your top six or he's useless.

wasn't going to play with D Sedin or Baertschi taking those two spots for the foreseeable future.

that being said..... surely we could do better than Granlund
- Mungo

I agree. I think Shink is the better player here. If Granlund can put 20 pounds on that frame though, he's got a great two-game... in JB we trust.

Salty, sorry.
- Lee Denault

My apologies. Its very difficult for me to actually produce steam coming out of my ears.

This stupid trade has managed to do so.

https://twitter.com/TheStanchion/status/701894051851665408
- VANTEL

hahaha this guy is great

Per Corey Pronman:

"My thoughts on the Calgary-Vancouver deal involving Markus Granlund and Hunter Shinkaruk:

The trade is pretty fair. While Shinkaruk has the sparkle next to his name as a touted player for many years, and being a first round pick, Granlund has arguably been as much if not more impressive as a pro. Shinkaruk has the dynamic skill that makes you dream on big-time upside, but Granlund is no slouch either in terms of skill. He can make plays with the puck and shows good vision, even though he’s not a high-end player in terms of skating.

Granlund also has the positional advantage of being able to play down the middle competently, and has adjusted to the AHL/NHL ranks slightly better than Shinkaruk has. Hunter though can make particular type of elite offensive plays than Granlund can’t ratchet himself up to. Shinkaruk has struggled with the physical nature of the pro level, has shown a lot of inconsistencies in his offensive game, and isn’t as good defensively as Granlund.

Both are players who are impressive in their own rights, but have yet to elevate themselves to a top-tier level. Shinkaruk was at that point as a teenager, but Granlund has probably passed him slightly in terms of total player value.

Shinkaruk has drawn mixed opinions in 1.5 seasons in the AHL. I talk to some people around the AHL and they love him, and think he’s one of the best forward prospects in the minors. Others say “don’t let him near my organization” due to the aforementioned issues in his game. Whatever camp you’re in will determine your overall thoughts on this trade. I used to be a big Shinkaruk fan and in observations this season he's shown me those great flashes, but I have also observed him enough lately to have serious questions about his long-term projection.

I’d grade this deal as a marginal win for Vancouver. "

I wonder if he played for Medicine Hat?
- VANTEL

He and Sven played together in Abby.

New criteria for making the Canucks. Must have played in either Medicine Hat or Abbotsford.

I agree. I think Shink is the better player here. If Granlund can put 20 pounds on that frame though, he's got a great two-game... in JB we trust.
- neem55

That's fading fast

Benning clearly didn't appreciate the "Utica Three" movement.

Look for the impending trades of Gaunce for Pouliot and Pedan for Ference.

I agree. I think Shink is the better player here. If Granlund can put 20 pounds on that frame though, he's got a great two-game... in JB we trust.
- neem55

Granlund has been ok but I think he's been given the chance to shine and has been just meh. Again a reset maybe helps his NHL career...

Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie
Weisbrod was CGY AGM when Baertschi/Granlund were there and Shinkaruk passed over by CGY to draft Emile Poirier. Weisbrod now VAN AGM.

Gut punch!
- fiveandagame

Wow... at a loss for words.... Never had a beef with Benning yet but this trade is awful. We haven't even had Shink up to see how he does in the NHL yet!!

Granlund has been ok but I think he's been given the chance to shine and has been just meh. Again a reset maybe helps his NHL career...
- geta02it

stop patronizing us. We know you won the trade. Fack off while we are all vulnerable.

Granlund has been ok but I think he's been given the chance to shine and has been just meh. Again a reset maybe helps his NHL career...
- geta02it

You mean like the guy Vancouver acquired a year ago from Calgary?

It is the eternal debate. I think we do need to add to the future core still, but it depends on the return as Hansen is a great guy to have in the room and ice for the kids to be around.
- neem55

No debate deal him. Sign a guy as a ufa for free to replace hansen if need be then trade him too at the deadline.

Although with benning at the helm im sure he will trade hansen for rory fitzpatrick

That's not a good trade.
- Lee Denault

You think....... The only positive we can take from this is that Benning for once in his entire life didn't include a pick going the other way.

stop patronizing us. We know you won the trade. Fack off while we are all vulnerable.
- Codes1087