i'm just going to overlook the SS talk.

Here is what i look forward to.
2017 lineup.

Sedin/Sedin/JV
Lucic/Bo/Boesser
Sven/Sutter/Tkatchuk
Dorset/whoever/Etem
- dbot

When you have three hockey insiders like Friedman Lebrun and Kypreos say Vancouver will be all in to get SS

The GM says we might make a run at a really big signing, and an ownership that wants to win now, it is a possibility they go all in.

Yeah, too many of our "prospects" are going to have to clear waivers.
- golfingsince

lol…well played

For those who think Stamkos is out of the reach. If Canucks are truly in a win now mode , what better way to attract a player by making him the highest paid player in the history of the NHL?
- VANTEL

Means nothing if he doesn't want to come here. He will probably stay in Tampa or sign in his hometown.

I think Bo can be a future captain. Met him a few times, he is a big kid, fast, smart, versatile and he has a nice shot. McCann may have better hands but I don't think he is better in any other areas. Bo has the intangibles that you can't teach
- CanuckDon

McCann has an overall better release and shot than Bo but that's where it ends. Bo is so much more well rounded in so many different areas over McCann. I see McCann as an RNH-style player where Bo will be more of a Bergeron-style guy for us and leader. McCann needs top 6 minutes to succeed where Bo does not.

how the hell would they even come up with that number? Certainly havent havent talked to SS or JB....invention in someones mind sitting in their basement.

The problem is unless we get SS or some other good UFA we need a seasoned pro like Hanson....Once you know theyre here then he's expendable. But youre right that the right trades could make Van better for UFAs. So it's a gamble trading in advance of FA.

Any player following the canucks should be able to see the addition of Gudbranson and tryamkin with larson nilsson stetcher in tow should be able to see an up and coming strong D.
Love Nilssons highlight videos...hits hits hits hits
- SMBDragon

Question is of course does Hansen fit the long-term goals of what Benning wants…if you can get value for him now gotta move him or it's Vrbata all over again when he is off the Sedin line.

How is Markstrom doing these days?
- Panthers88

Real good…he'll be even better once he is away from Miller and Melanson.

Question is of course does Hansen fit the long-term goals of what Benning wants…if you can get value for him now gotta move him or it's Vrbata all over again when he is off the Sedin line.
- LordHumungous

Imagine if they added Tyson Barrie, the D would have a very different look this fall.

When you have three hockey insiders like Friedman Lebrun and Kypreos say Vancouver will be all in to get SS

The GM says we might make a run at a really big signing, and an ownership that wants to win now, it is a possibility they go all in.
- VANTEL

They are talking about it and I think Benning has to get in on the offers. But analytically is Stamkos on the decline? If he plays an 82 game sched then sure we are guaranteed 45+ goals but do we take the risk with Stamkos potential injuries? Sure injuries are a crap shoot for all players but they seem to be creeping up on Stamkos. I guess I'm bouncing on the fact that Eriksson and Lucic/Brouwer might be a better option but Stamkos is a HUGE draw for ownership and will fill those empty seats…it's a business I get it. But blowing our whole wad on Stamkos how do we fill the other gaps/needs popping up?

Imagine if they added Tyson Barrie, the D would have a very different look this fall.
- VanHockeyGuy

I'd be all for it. Barrie is so good and an impact guy. I'd prefer barrie over Yandle.

They are talking about it and I think Benning has to get in on the offers. But analytically is Stamkos on the decline? If he plays an 82 game sched then sure we are guaranteed 45+ goals but do we take the risk with Stamkos potential injuries? Sure injuries are a crap shoot for all players but they seem to be creeping up on Stamkos. I guess I'm bouncing on the fact that Eriksson and Lucic/Brouwer might be a better option but Stamkos is a HUGE draw for ownership and will fill those empty seats…it's a business I get it. But blowing our whole wad on Stamkos how do we fill the other gaps/needs popping up?
- LordHumungous

Next year Miller is off the books 6 mil

the following year 14 mil off with the Sedins

the following Edler 5 mil

I'd be all for it. Barrie is so good and an impact guy. I'd prefer barrie over Yandle.
- LordHumungous

Yandle doesn't cost you draft picks

Next year Miller is off the books 6 mil

the following year 14 mil off with the Sedins

the following Edler 5 mil
- VANTEL

I can see Miller and Edler gone but the Sedins will be around with 1 year deals…you can pretty much take it to the bank.

Yandle doesn't cost you draft picks
- VANTEL

Yeah true enough…Barrie would just be better long-term if that's a direction they want to go.

Yeah true enough…Barrie would just be better long-term if that's a direction they want to go.
- LordHumungous

For the next 5 weeks there will be a lot of crazy speculation and ridiculous proposals . We know they have a few more moves up their sleeves so it is going to be interesting.

For the next 5 weeks there will be a lot of crazy speculation and ridiculous proposals . We know they have a few more moves up their sleeves so it is going to be interesting.
- VANTEL

Will probably be same to assume we won't be giving up any more of this years picks.

I can see Miller and Edler gone but the Sedins will be around with 1 year deals…you can pretty much take it to the bank.
- LordHumungous

The Sedins will stay as long as they think they can be competitive.They're gamers. Benning will do everything he can to make this team competitive enough to win a cup before they retire.

#AllinforStamkos.

Will probably be same to assume we won't be giving up any more of this years picks.
- VanHockeyGuy

I think everything is open for discussion including the 5OA

Will probably be same to assume we won't be giving up any more of this years picks.
- VanHockeyGuy

1st for Drouin.

The Sedins will stay as long as they think they can be competitive.They're gamers. Benning will do everything he can to make this team competitive enough to win a cup before they retire.

#AllinforStamkos.
- thundachunk

According to websites the Canucks have around 12 to 14 million in cap space, they also have four RFA's to sign with most likely one-way contracts (Pedan, Vey, Baertschi, Etem) which will probably take up four to five million of that. So they'll have to make some other moves to sign Stamkos or even be in the ballpark to take a run at him.

According to General Fanager the Nucks already have $61,547,915 committed to 11 forwards, 7 defense & 2 goaltenders.

http://www.generalfanager...m/teams/vancouver-canucks

Lots of teams have more space than the Canucks do, but I'd love for them to throw 11 million at Stamkos.

According to websites the Canucks have around 12 to 14 million in cap space, they also have four RFA's to sign with most likely one-way contracts (Pedan, Vey, Baertschi, Etem) which will probably take up four to five million of that. So they'll have to make some other moves to sign Stamkos or even be in the ballpark to take a run at him.

According to General Fanager the Nucks already have $61,547,915 committed to 11 forwards, 7 defense & 2 goaltenders.

http://www.generalfanager...m/teams/vancouver-canucks

Lots of teams have more space than the Canucks do, but I'd love for them to throw 11 million at Stamkos.
- LeftCoaster

I just like to speculate.

I think everything is open for discussion including the 5OA
- VANTEL

That would need to be a significant return.

I just like to speculate.
- thundachunk

Yup....Stamkos most likely goes to Toronto, they have more money and its home for him. But Benning should be kicking tires for sure.

You can go 10% over the cap in the summer too!

The Sedins will stay as long as they think they can be competitive.They're gamers. Benning will do everything he can to make this team competitive enough to win a cup before they retire.

#AllinforStamkos.
- thundachunk

The fact no one on the team shows up in better shape, goes a long way showing the kids what it takes.

Sbisa made team Europe.

This whole World Cup of hockey is the stupidest thing I've ever seen from a sport. I couldn't care less about it. Bettman is going to fall on his face on this one. Pie all over the stubborn bastards Dracula looking face.

I haven't talked to one person who's excited about this event, or even knows what the point of it is.

According to websites the Canucks have around 12 to 14 million in cap space, they also have four RFA's to sign with most likely one-way contracts (Pedan, Vey, Baertschi, Etem) which will probably take up four to five million of that. So they'll have to make some other moves to sign Stamkos or even be in the ballpark to take a run at him.

According to General Fanager the Nucks already have $61,547,915 committed to 11 forwards, 7 defense & 2 goaltenders.

http://www.generalfanager...m/teams/vancouver-canucks

Lots of teams have more space than the Canucks do, but I'd love for them to throw 11 million at Stamkos.
- LeftCoaster

Henrik
Danny
Burrows
Dorsett
Higgins
Hansen
Vey
Baertschi
Horvat
JV
Gaunce
Etem
Granlund
Sutter

Is 14 forwards not 11

Tanev
Edler
Sbisa
Gudbrandson
Biega
Tryamkin
Pedan
Hutton

Is 8 Dmen not 7

Biega will probably be sent down as well as Vey and Pedan I imagine will be traded . I cant see them hanging on to Higgins or Burrows which will be another 3.5 mil if bought out