Perhaps. But if we end up with say a 2nd and a mid teeer prospect for Hamhuis I think it's fair to say he out waited the market and got burned
- Bieksa#3

I think so too.

If Stamkos hits the free agent market r we going after him?
If yes what dominoes need to fall n who is gone or bought out?
- Nighthawk

I want stammer in Buffalo or Montreal. Leafs major rivals. All we've seen is the leaders sucking off stamkos. I wanna see then eat their words

I disagree on the defining moment part. Unless he absolutely fleeces another team. He is just trying to move out a couple of vets for futures. I don't think today makes or breaks this team going forward. It might help, but its not do or die.
- fiveandagame

I think if he gets a weak return this city is going to turn on him bad and for the long term

Hi guys, what's up?
- AustrianCanuck

Stuff.

where's grabner?
- TJTD

Next to Nylander on the 1st line.

Queue the freak out.
- Marwood

AAAHhhhhhhhh....

Perhaps. But if we end up with say a 2nd and a mid teeer prospect for Hamhuis I think it's fair to say he out waited the market and got burned
- Bieksa#3

It's not that simple. He is trying to move Hamhuis but he is also dealing with his NTC and guys like Russell clogging up the market. Watch the flood gates open once one of those guys goes.

Half salary retained would be needed and still might not be enough cap wise
- SMP8719

Right now the lightning can take 1.5 mill. Hammer has about 1.25 left. Carle makes more then Crbata

I disagree on the defining moment part. Unless he absolutely fleeces another team. He is just trying to move out a couple of vets for futures. I don't think today makes or breaks this team going forward. It might help, but its not do or die.
- fiveandagame

Ahh, a sanity post, really doesn't belong here in the critic JB, site

I think so too.
- mauryballstein

I agree with that but I think he gets a good return. So a top tier talent that has yet to make a substantial mark on the NHL.

I think if he gets a weak return this city is going to turn on him bad and for the long term
- TJTD

Then they are dumb. Hamhuis has stated on multiple occasions that he wants to be back so of they trade him they could be basically getting something for nothing.

It's not that simple. He is trying to move Hamhuis but he is also dealing with his NTC and guys like Russell clogging up the market. Watch the flood gates open once one of those guys goes.
- fiveandagame

As per hamhuis yesterday he hasn't been asked by management about where he will go. So benning can't get down to the last hr and then give him one option and then use that as an excuse

Next to Nylander on the 1st line.
- AustrianCanuck

Why is he not scoring now? (serious question....)

Ahh, a sanity post, really doesn't belong here in the critic JB, site
- Makita

Ban his rational ass, Makita!!!

JB is safe this TDL. Hands r tied with Hamhuis n Vrbata somewhat.
We get what he gets offered n guessing he has 2-3 offers to mull over.
Q is more about if Vrbata is getting nibbles or any others eg Burrows x fingers.
I see no reason we cannot salary on any vet other than Hansen.

Drouin/Carle/conditional pick for Hammer/Vrbata/3rd n 4th eat 3.5m
- Nighthawk

I could be down with this except we eat 4.5 mil and tampa eats 1m

JB is safe this TDL. Hands r tied with Hamhuis n Vrbata somewhat.
We get what he gets offered n guessing he has 2-3 offers to mull over.
Q is more about if Vrbata is getting nibbles or any others eg Burrows x fingers.
- Nighthawk

He isn't safe. Hammer has stated that he would be willing for a few teams.

Ahh, a sanity post, really doesn't belong here in the critic JB, site
- Makita

Quick, ban him before it spreads....

As per hamhuis yesterday he hasn't been asked by management about where he will go. So benning can't get down to the last hr and then give him one option and then use that as an excuse
- Bieksa#3

He hasn't been asked to waive. Do actually think Benning is working the phones and has kept Hamhuis in the dark the whole time? I'm sure there has been lots of communication between the two camps. He will be asked to waive once a deal is completely in place.

I could be down with this except we eat 4.5 mil and tampa eats 1m
- Pres.cup

I thought of that also n like it better if they bite but idk with their UFA's coming up. It explains my 3.5m number lol

I agree with that but I think he gets a good return. So a top tier talent that has yet to make a substantial mark on the NHL.
- TJTD

Thats exactly what im hoping for just really hope its a dman even if we have to add.

Why is he not scoring now? (serious question....)
- TJTD

no clue...

Washington kicking tires on hamhuis

As per hamhuis yesterday he hasn't been asked by management about where he will go. So benning can't get down to the last hr and then give him one option and then use that as an excuse
- Bieksa#3

I think he can, especially there's only one serious offer...if teams are offering high second round 45+ and then another team steps in and offers a 1st, but is not desirable to Hamhuis, you're going to blame JB.

Or should Benning take that 45th overall to Hamhuis and say interested...you'd go apepoop

Hamhuis is not expected to skate with #Canucks at 12:30 local. That was the plan last night.

— Dan Murphy (@sportsnetmurph) February 29, 2016