Don't worry bro, we are signing Taveres the following season

- Whiskey-Tango

everyone knows that. jb pretty much confirmed it by trading for skilled wingers at the tdl. with tavares and bo, the team is set at centre.

That's a hefty Dream.
- manvanfan

Vantel dreams BIG!

yes... Ecstatic..

Look at the last trade deadlines. Look at the direction of the team. Not only did we get good returns, we finally got an answer to the question that management always ducked to answer. We are now actually rebuilding. When you sell off assets for prospects/picks, on a bad team, you are doing something that we have been asking them to do for 3 years. I don't think its unwarranted to say we are thrilled with what happened, not just who we got in return, but that the direction of the team is actually going and that is a place we (most) can all be happy with.
- Codes1087

Yes, but a word like 'encouraging' might be more appropriate... since most of knew that these moves were the inevitable direction this team needed to take. Maybe?

Goblin can't play due to Visa issues. I suspect Crammroasssa is the same. They will play the following game.
- CanuckDon

He has played in SJ before, he should be fine for the american road trip, and by the time they swing back to Canada that should all be taken care of.

Doesn't seem to be many good UFA's this year. I would like to see a couple signed to 1 year deals and a rookie or 2 in the line up.

I'm hoping that JB thins out some D depth with some trades at the draft. Trading Hansen and Burrows got rid of a lot of leadership in the room.

If Van does get Patrick I'd be open to see Patrick Marleau signed for a year between 2-3
- manvanfan

if we are not expected to be in the playoffs, it might be hard to sign good vets to short contracts who know they will be dealt at tdl, hard on players with families.

Marleau could be an interesting signing. I guess it all depends on the makeup of the club.

If we are expecting to lose, I hope we see more grit in the lineup to make it a little more entertaining and protect the kids.

can' t play
- CanuckDon

He played in the CHL. He should qualify already. Hansen can't play because he has never lived/played for an American team before. Different circumstances. Guess we will find out.

Seeing as how we have kept their first line center (Chapoo) and winger (Megna) on the NHL roster most of the season, I'd assume much, much better lol.

I don't know if it's due to the Cap or Aquilini wishing to cut down costs, but the lack of depth both in Utica and our ECHL roster is bloody embarrassing. Those two teams have consistently had to resort to signing scrubs to 24 hour 'try-out' contracts just to ice a team.


- Whiskey-Tango

This. We have plenty of cap space.

He has played in SJ before, he should be fine for the american road trip, and by the time they swing back to Canada that should all be taken care of.
- Retinalz

It's pretty odd, SJ's farm team plays in SJ, in the same stadium as the Sharks
But, i wouldn't be surprised.

Yes, but a word like 'encouraging' might be more appropriate... since most of knew that these moves were the inevitable direction this team needed to take. Maybe?
- bloatedmosquito

totally get what you are saying, but based off of the message and direction the team has taken and failed in the last 3 years, this is a very very good sign.

He has played in SJ before, he should be fine for the american road trip, and by the time they swing back to Canada that should all be taken care of.
- Retinalz

could it be an issue of changing employers? the visa may be tied to his employer and with the change, it needs to be amended.

bureaucracy!

You're being too positive, WTF, step on the kids nuts would ya!
- LeftCoaster

I can't believe I'm the one defending the Canuck players and team systems.

Why isn't booner here to see this!

everyone knows that. jb pretty much confirmed it by trading for skilled wingers at the tdl. with tavares and bo, the team is set at centre.
- RealityChecker

I can't believe I'm the one defending the Canuck players and team systems.

Why isn't booner here to see this!
- bloatedmosquito

He only see's what he wants to

Hey Don,

How your deadline predictions work out for ya?
- Whiskey-Tango

I was so wrong The Burrows trade was shocking! Keep in mind I don't believe he is an NHL player anymore

could it be an issue of changing employers? the visa may be tied to his employer and with the change, it needs to be amended.

bureaucracy!
- RealityChecker

Maybe Carol could put this in her blog to clarify for us?

totally get what you are saying, but based off of the message and direction the team has taken and failed in the last 3 years, this is a very very good sign.
- Codes1087

Codes I always appreciate your take and as I said to Don I'm gong to stay as positive as I can based on the good feedback from you guys.

Please god let them be right.

if we are not expected to be in the playoffs, it might be hard to sign good vets to short contracts who know they will be dealt at tdl, hard on players with families.

Marleau could be an interesting signing. I guess it all depends on the makeup of the club.

If we are expecting to lose, I hope we see more grit in the lineup to make it a little more entertaining and protect the kids.
- hillbillydeluxe

Vets to teach a couple more kids. Bo isn't ready to take this team already.

Will Goldy require waivers next year?

I can't believe I'm the one defending the Canuck players and team systems.

Why isn't booner here to see this!
- bloatedmosquito

Don't worry, he will read through the entire thread and likely respond to your posts 8 hours from now in the new thread

I was so wrong The Burrows trade was shocking! Keep in mind I don't believe he is an NHL player anymore
- CanuckDon

You're always wrong, this is not a new revelation!

He played in the CHL. He should qualify already. Hansen can't play because he has never lived/played for an American team before. Different circumstances. Guess we will find out.
- Retinalz

I am not making it up. I believe it was in Carol's blog but I am too lazy to go back and look. It is due to changing employers. Hopefully that news is inaccurate and he plays.

Don't worry, he will read through the entire thread and likely respond to your posts 8 hours from now in the new thread
- Whiskey-Tango

Leave no stone unturned

could it be an issue of changing employers? the visa may be tied to his employer and with the change, it needs to be amended.

bureaucracy!
- RealityChecker

a new visa is needed with a change in employer...

I am not making it up. I believe it was in Carol's blog but I am too lazy to go back and look. It is due to changing employers. Hopefully that news is inaccurate and he plays.
- CanuckDon

You know, if you concentrate on work you won't have to stay late tonight

last I heard he is playing http://theprovince.com/sp...y-against-sharks-thursday
has something changed?

Don't worry, he will read through the entire thread and likely respond to your posts 8 hours from now in the new thread
- Whiskey-Tango