So just throwing it out there... we should offer sheet Draisaitl 7 years 8 million per.

Is it possible for Colorado to be worse? They finished so far behind everyone it wasnt even a competition
- WhiteLie

worse than the canucks* I meant

Yeah I know i'm being harsh on the kid, but really, i don't know how much more of a chance you can give him. i think any team could argue after 70 games and 0 goals, its time to let someone else have a go.

I mean you have Labate, Zalewski, Rendulic, Grenier, Valk, hell even Archibald, none of them have been given more than 10-15 games, I'd think that a few of these guys could score more than once in a season, given the opportunity.

Then you have guys like Boucher, Chaput, Goldy, Rodin, Molino all knocking on the 4th lines door. I guess i think I've seen enough of Gaunce and i'd be happy with seeing someone else get the same shot as he's had. I think that's fair. Stunted is probably the wrong word, but 0 goals in 70 games, it is what it is.... #McCann
- Brooks_Light

If Grigorenko can be signed would prefer over Chaput and Guance to start 4LC. Same goes for Weal if signed then Megna guaranteed waived. In new NHL both the 3rd & 4th lines should be capable of scoring.

Agree we don't need to give Gagner a pay day when Boucher and Rodin could do same and far cheaper.

As for Goldy he's either Comet bound or pushing for a spot over BB.

That leaves JV who should be ready this season and would be an improvement over Skille and DD.

We know LE & Granlund will fill top 6. So that would allow Weal with Sutter and prospect. Boucher & JV on 4th with preferably Grigo 4LC.

The above changes just keeps pace with the upgrades the other teams are making. It helps so all games aren't hopeless. This allows Green to rotate farm boys on call ups for development and not thrashings.

So just throwing it out there... we should offer sheet Draisaitl 7 years 8 million per.
- thundachunk

Not sure I am down with losing two 1st round picks, one 2nd round pick, and one 3rd round pick for that, plus a 8 mill cap hit.

Is it possible for Colorado to be worse? They finished so far behind everyone it wasnt even a competition
- WhiteLie

Last is last no matter how we slice it lol

Not sure I am down with losing two 1st round picks, one 2nd round pick, and one 3rd round pick for that, plus a 8 mill cap hit.
- Codes1087

Draisaitl is a 1st line center. Bo is a number 2 center. The future is now build around those two centers. Boom

VAN cant afford 4 first round picks

But sign him for 9.380, and its 2 firsts, a second and a third..
- WhiteLie

Still wouldn't.
Rebuilding teams cannot afford OSs.
A team like Toronto maybe could. Or Mtl or something.
Not Van.

I really don't think they need to bring any forwards in at all. A Dman and a G for depth. Roll with the forwards we have and develop the poop out of them.
- boonerbuck

A couple forwards rid you of drags like Megna, Chaput & Skille... makes even one of Guance and DD waivable or extra forward.

But agree that part two of need would be one of the goalies out there in play. As for D there are a couple reclamation projects and or waiver options that will materialize for 6/7 spot. Really believe from interviews that JB is pushing for OJ to get his feet wet with Guddy

Draisaitl is a 1st line center. Bo is a number 2 center. The future is now build around those two centers. Boom
- thundachunk

Might as well add another million to his AAV to ensure you put Oil in a bind if they still want him and match.

Its tough to justify the trade from VAN's perspective as they are more than a 1C away, but at the same time 2 firsts, a second and a third is worth much less than LD... I hope someone goes for it

So just throwing it out there... we should offer sheet Draisaitl 7 years 8 million per.
- thundachunk

I think Edm would happily match that one.
I don't think Drai would even sign it.
I bet ya he gets 9 + from Edm .

Might as well add another million to his AAV to ensure you put Oil in a bind if they still want him and match.

Its tough to justify the trade from VAN's perspective as they are more than a 1C away, but at the same time 2 firsts, a second and a third is worth much less than LD... I hope someone goes for it
- WhiteLie

Same.
Just not us.

Only Arizona will be worse than the Canucks next season.
Right in line for another 5 OA pick next draft.
- Marwood

I think Colorado and Vegas will be way worse than us...agree on a top 6 pick

I think Colorado and Vegas will be way worse than us...agree on a top 6 pick
- CanuckDon

Hard to say with Col. I expect they'll make a few moves before the start of the season.

Vegas too.

According to Detroit head of Amateur scouting, Tyler Wright, they will be having a change of direction. If a prospect is mentally and physically ready they will be trying them at the nhl level.
No longer are they going to let players stew in the Minors anymore.
Seems to be the way of the league nowadays. Speed skill and mental toughness. I expect to see a lot more 20 year olds entering NHL in the next couple seasons.
- Reubenkincade

Yup time people get with the program and stop knocking prospects earning a spot. That plus cap realities and what rebuilding teams now do to develop their new core.

You think Rasmussen will get a 9 game try out there by that declaration?

So just throwing it out there... we should offer sheet Draisaitl 7 years 8 million per.
- thundachunk

not high enough, they are willing to give him that money. got to be in the 9.5-10 mil range

Gagner 3x3

I'll give you a head start now to defend it
- Nucker101

2 years max. What is the max term and amount you would offer?

Yeah I know i'm being harsh on the kid, but really, i don't know how much more of a chance you can give him. i think any team could argue after 70 games and 0 goals, its time to let someone else have a go.

I mean you have Labate, Zalewski, Rendulic, Grenier, Valk, hell even Archibald, none of them have been given more than 10-15 games, I'd think that a few of these guys could score more than once in a season, given the opportunity.

Then you have guys like Boucher, Chaput, Goldy, Rodin, Molino all knocking on the 4th lines door. I guess i think I've seen enough of Gaunce and i'd be happy with seeing someone else get the same shot as he's had. I think that's fair. Stunted is probably the wrong word, but 0 goals in 70 games, it is what it is.... #McCann
- Brooks_Light

According to Detroit head of Amateur scouting, Tyler Wright, they will be having a change of direction. If a prospect is mentally and physically ready they will be trying them at the nhl level.
No longer are they going to let players stew in the Minors anymore.
Seems to be the way of the league nowadays. Speed skill and mental toughness. I expect to see a lot more 20 year olds entering NHL in the next couple seasons.
- Reubenkincade

Interesting....so much for the Detroit model

Hard to say with Col. I expect they'll make a few moves before the start of the season.

Vegas too.
- dbot

Haven't we been saying that about Sakic for over a year? The guy is like Gillis at the end of his tenure. He knows he has one more bad move before he is fired

Only Arizona will be worse than the Canucks next season.
Right in line for another 5 OA pick next draft.
- Marwood

Ari got a lot better by addition by subtraction with Stepan/Raanta/Hjarmalsson in and Doan/Vrbata/Murphy/smith out. They will be a better team next year, likely better than Vancouver as they have a better top d line and top6.

LVG will likely be worse. Maybe Colorado, but a lot can happen in the next month for them and Mac/rantanen is a pretty solid to be building around. 48 points though... they will probably suck again. Same with NJ. LA might continue their downward trend. Honestly though, LV is probably the only team on paper we are better than, it's pretty pathetic.

Same.
Just not us.
- dbot

With Condon signed we are one step closer to Eddies return to Van
- NorthNuck

Was just listening to the radio and they said the fans loved Lack but the locker room sure didn't

Was just listening to the radio and they said the fans loved Lack but the locker room sure didn't
- VANTEL

Was just listening to the radio and they said the fans loved Lack but the locker room sure didn't
- VANTEL

Probably spilled taco sauce on all their jerseys

Was just listening to the radio and they said the fans loved Lack but the locker room sure didn't
- VANTEL

I get the impression Marky isn't the most popular guy either