I think we are looking for different answers, we just can't change all of the answers at once.

Look at the roster turnover, it's real.

It might be painful for you and others but there is a real possibility that Hamhuis is the best we can do for our back end in free agency, and that's before we factor in a discount.

In general, there aren't a whole bunch of big time D that are available July 1. If there was one in his mid-late twenties, i'd be all for backing up the Brinks truck to his door.
- golfingsince

If Bennings best answer to improving this year with all the cap space he has is to bring back an old, point unproductive , non physical Dman , then he needs to be fired.

You have 20 mil and your answer is Hamhuis? Wow.

We have been going back and forth for years, let's make a friendly wager. If Hamhuis is signed by Canucks I donate 20.00 to jumpstart . If he is not signed by Canucks You will.

If Bennings best answer to improving this year with all the cap space he has is to bring back an old, point unproductive , non physical Dman , then he needs to be fired.

You have 20 mil and your answer is Hamhuis? Wow.
- VANTEL

You know why I would fire him?

If he spent all of the money vastly overpaying for marginal upgrades or even worse a downgrade and then when someone of value did become available in the future we couldn't obtain them because we were cap-strapped.

Good value is good value, no matter how unexciting it is. Poor value is poor value, no matter how exciting it is.


One of the main differences in this discussion is that you are dealing in absolutes and I am not. I'm not saying you absolutely have to bring the guy back. I'm just saying don't be surprised if he's on the roster in September because he's the best value out there.

Edit: Sure, i'll donate $20 if they don't sign him.

You know why I would fire him?

If he spent all of the money vastly overpaying for marginal upgrades or even worse a downgrade and then when someone of value did become available in the future we couldn't obtain them because we were cap-strapped.

Good value is good value, no matter how unexciting it is. Poor value is poor value, no matter how exciting it is.


One of the main differences in this discussion is that you are dealing in absolutes and I am not. I'm not saying you absolutely have to bring the guy back. I'm just saying don't be surprised if he's on the roster in September because he's the best value out there.

Edit: So we're both donating $20 if the Canucks sign him ?
- golfingsince

I edited last post . Friendly wager? Good cause.

I saw your edit and agreed.

You know why I would fire him?

If he spent all of the money vastly overpaying for marginal upgrades or even worse a downgrade and then when someone of value did become available in the future we couldn't obtain them because we were cap-strapped.

Good value is good value, no matter how unexciting it is. Poor value is poor value, no matter how exciting it is.


One of the main differences in this discussion is that you are dealing in absolutes and I am not. I'm not saying you absolutely have to bring the guy back. I'm just saying don't be surprised if he's on the roster in September because he's the best value out there.

Edit: Sure, i'll donate $20 if they don't sign him.
- golfingsince

Deal golfing . 20 to jumpstart if he is back . Win win. I owe Lefty on Monday to jumpstart
:

You know why I would fire him?

If he spent all of the money vastly overpaying for marginal upgrades or even worse a downgrade and then when someone of value did become available in the future we couldn't obtain them because we were cap-strapped.

Good value is good value, no matter how unexciting it is. Poor value is poor value, no matter how exciting it is.


One of the main differences in this discussion is that you are dealing in absolutes and I am not. I'm not saying you absolutely have to bring the guy back. I'm just saying don't be surprised if he's on the roster in September because he's the best value out there.

Edit: Sure, i'll donate $20 if they don't sign him.
- golfingsince

I agree. On this note, it might be worth waiting until next year when Burns, Hedman, Shatenkirk, Alzner and Del Zotto are available. If we can sign hammer for a home town discount of 2-3 mil, it is good value for sure. We're not going to be competitive next year, best to plan for the long haul and keep some cap space for a better player

Deal golfing . 20 to jumpstart if he is back . Win win. I owe Lefty on Monday to jumpstart
:
- VANTEL

I'll be giving to jumpstart here obviously.

I agree. On this note, it might be worth waiting until next year when Burns, Hedman, Shatenkirk, Alzner and Del Zotto are available. If we can sign hammer for a home town discount of 2-3 mil, it is good value for sure. We're not going to be competitive next year, best to plan for the long haul and keep some cap space for a better player
- neem55

I highly doubt he signs for 2-3 million for 2 years. 2 @ 4 or 3 @3 and I think he'd accept.

I'd love to be wrong however.

I'll be giving to jumpstart here obviously.
- golfingsince

Don't be too sure. I lost to Lefty last year and this year. It was closer this year though

Ok, this was fun but it's 01:30 here and I have to take a train 250 miles in about 4 1/2
hours. I'd better get some more sleep.

I'll be giving to jumpstart here obviously.
- golfingsince

I will encourage everyone on here to pick a side and participate. We love hockey so let's help kids that can't

Golfing . Hamhuis signs

Vantel . Hamhuis gone.


For the kids friends ,pick a side and bet.

On the bright side, it seems no matter how bad we get we're still better than the Oilers and Leafs.
- golfingsince

Pretty much guarantees us a top 5 pick. That is something to be happy about. This is the best season since we won the presidents trophy.
- Scooby_Doo

I will encourage everyone on here to pick a side and participate. We love hockey so let's help kids that can't

Golfing . Hamhuis signs

Vantel . Hamhuis gone.


For the kids friends ,pick a side and bet.
- VANTEL

I'm in...Benning will sign Hamhuis for next year...does this mean you're covering the other side...could be expensive

I'm in...Benning will sign Hamhuis for next year...does this mean you're covering the other side...could be expensive
- Makita

I will take 5 bets. So if you want that makes 2

This is over the line... Like seriously WTF is your problem...dude, or son or wienerhead...I'm so angry by this
- Makita

test. checking to see if banned...

I will take 5 bets. So if you want that makes 2
- VANTEL

absolutely good cause

I'll take Servachevs goals personally
- Nighthawk

oh i wasn't saying who'd i take ahead of who, just who seemed more NHL ready.

I think we are looking for different answers, we just can't change all of the answers at once.

Look at the roster turnover, it's real.

It might be painful for you and others but there is a real possibility that Hamhuis is the best we can do for our back end in free agency, and that's before we factor in a discount.

In general, there aren't a whole bunch of big time D that are available July 1. If there was one in his mid-late twenties, i'd be all for backing up the Brinks truck to his door.
- golfingsince

absolutely good cause
- Makita

Agreed friend. I hope everyone here donates regardless but let's have some fun with the bet.

Leftys idea

I see only Stecher being added to help our D revamp along.
Nothing says how he will he pan out either.
- Nighthawk

Larsen.

I will encourage everyone on here to pick a side and participate. We love hockey so let's help kids that can't

Golfing . Hamhuis signs

Vantel . Hamhuis gone.


For the kids friends ,pick a side and bet.
- VANTEL

I don't like children.

I will encourage everyone on here to pick a side and participate. We love hockey so let's help kids that can't

Golfing . Hamhuis signs

Vantel . Hamhuis gone.


For the kids friends ,pick a side and bet.
- VANTEL

My hands are pretty tied on this one. Although I'm gearing towards Hamhuis signing. Oh and I'm a student the online thing I could donate is my blood or kidnies.

I don't like children.
- Marwood

Bastard

My hands are pretty tied on this one. Although I'm gearing towards Hamhuis signing. Oh and I'm a student the online thing I could donate is my blood or kidnies.
- pker2theend

It's a fun bet Pker . Not for students