Maybe or Ward
- VANTEL

expose Ward and start Lack and darling?

that gives Markstrom and Bachman a run for their money!

starting the tankoff a bit early aren't they?!?

Hat tip for the commitment.

Maybe or Ward
- VANTEL

Yeah , I don't think Vegas would take Lack.

Just catching the 3rd, but pretty good hockey between Nsh and Stl.

Yeah , I don't think Vegas would take Lack.
- A_SteamingLombardi

I sure hope Canucks go with Bachman and Marky next year. I get what Don is saying but this sets Canucks up for two years (extend Bachman two years) of finishing low .

It may also push a Swedish veteran Dman to leave Dodge.

Seahawks with four picks coming up, should be interesting.

I sure hope Canucks go with Bachman and Marky next year. I get what Don is saying but this sets Canucks up for two years (extend Bachman two years) of finishing low .

It may also push a Swedish veteran Dman to leave Dodge.
- VANTEL

We need two more bottom finishes to get this thing done right.

Wow the Oilers are up already.

We need two more bottom finishes to get this thing done right.
- mauryballstein

We need two more bottom finishes to get this thing done right.
- mauryballstein

Yep

I sure hope Canucks go with Bachman and Marky next year. I get what Don is saying but this sets Canucks up for two years (extend Bachman two years) of finishing low .

It may also push a Swedish veteran Dman to leave Dodge.
- VANTEL

I understand your perspective and I'm not concerned which way the club chooses to go. But I get the desire to bring back Miller. We are going to suck either way. Would you rather lose 4-3 or 6-3? We are going to have a young roster, possibly the youngest in the league. I don't want the kids to be terrified about making mistakes because it's going to end up in their net more often than not. Having a safe, reliable vet in net isn't a bad thing. Also, Miller showed tremendous leadership when he stuck up for Stetcher. That's my 2 cents on the matter

I understand your perspective and I'm not concerned which way the club chooses to go. But I get the desire to bring back Miller. We are going to suck either way. Would you rather lose 4-3 or 6-3? We are going to have a young roster, possibly the youngest in the league. I don't want the kids to be terrified about making mistakes because it's going to end up in their net more often than not. Having a safe, reliable vet in net isn't a bad thing. Also, Miller showed tremendous leadership when he stuck up for Stetcher. That's my 2 cents on the matter
- CanuckDon

Having Miller in net we finished what? 29th and 27th the past 2 years.
If he insulates the kids and provides leadership and we still finish low, im in.

Having Miller in net we finished what? 29th and 27th the past 2 years.
If he insulates the kids and provides leadership and we still finish low, im in.
- dbot

exactly how i see it. As long as the contract is two years or less.

I understand your perspective and I'm not concerned which way the club chooses to go. But I get the desire to bring back Miller. We are going to suck either way. Would you rather lose 4-3 or 6-3? We are going to have a young roster, possibly the youngest in the league. I don't want the kids to be terrified about making mistakes because it's going to end up in their net more often than not. Having a safe, reliable vet in net isn't a bad thing. Also, Miller showed tremendous leadership when he stuck up for Stetcher. That's my 2 cents on the matter
- CanuckDon

At 3 million for one year I wouldn't disagree with you, a lot of good cheaper backups can play behind Markstrom though. I believe Marky has earned way more starts.

At 3 million for one year I wouldn't disagree with you, a lot of good cheaper backups can play behind Markstrom though. I believe Marky has earned way more starts.
- LeftCoaster

Let's sign him for $3MM for one year I actually don't really care what he earns as long as it's one year

At 3 million for one year I wouldn't disagree with you, a lot of good cheaper backups can play behind Markstrom though. I believe Marky has earned way more starts.
- LeftCoaster

True.
i want to see him start the majority next year too.
i'm not sure JB agrees tho.

I sure hope Canucks go with Bachman and Marky next year. I get what Don is saying but this sets Canucks up for two years (extend Bachman two years) of finishing low .

It may also push a Swedish veteran Dman to leave Dodge.
- VANTEL

Bachman is already under contract there's no reason to extend him, Demko might be ready for 18/19.

Let's sign him for $3MM for one year I actually don't really care what he earns as long as it's one year
- CanuckDon

Cap space is a valuable tool at the draft.

Seattle on the clock.

who are the other UFA goalies besides miller?

Bishop come to mind, but not sure if their are other less renowned vets available.

i still think Bachman is a plug.


edit: MAF not a UFA.

others i found:

Bernier
Mason
Pavlec
Elliot
Lehner
Johnson
Kuemper
Bera

none appeal to me personally.

who are the other UFA goalies besides miller?

MAF and Bishop come to mind, but not sure if their are other less renowned vets available.

i still think Bachman is a plug.
- dbot

Every sinking boat needs a plug.

Every sinking boat needs a plug.
- A_SteamingLombardi

or a plumber.

I understand your perspective and I'm not concerned which way the club chooses to go. But I get the desire to bring back Miller. We are going to suck either way. Would you rather lose 4-3 or 6-3? We are going to have a young roster, possibly the youngest in the league. I don't want the kids to be terrified about making mistakes because it's going to end up in their net more often than not. Having a safe, reliable vet in net isn't a bad thing. Also, Miller showed tremendous leadership when he stuck up for Stetcher. That's my 2 cents on the matter
- CanuckDon

I think Miller stole us 10 points last year , that could be the difference in drafting Dahlin .

I honestly respect your passion and Last year I agreed 100% . This year now that we have announced rebuild , I know we have to take a two year kick to the nuts. I bought a super strong jock.

UFA goalies...

http://www.spotrac.com/nhl/free-agents/goaltender/

Seahawks with four picks coming up, should be interesting.
- LeftCoaster

My picks were all wrong, just like my NHL picks

After watching this hockey it makes me realize I'm glad I sleep through most of the Canuck season. I really hope they can make this team entertaining again.