What line combos...? That post talked about type of game and versatility of these prospects for the style Canucks may play.
- Nuck4U

My bad, carry on!

Out of this summer camp we all expect OJ & BB to make a run for earning a spot with Canucks at main camp. They are the closest and most expected talent wise.

My dark horses are Dahlen and Palmu. One has played against men and the other is ready to try. Both could just as easily play in Europe this season. But I hope the Comets are decided instead. Even if they are ready for more, Palmu and Dahlen could benefit being around making their bones in the AHL this season. Then perhaps earning a call up, either because of injury, or the shuttle performance option, at some point.

MacEwen may be close as well but power forwards are harder to translate their game when young against men. Gadjovich I say same even though this kid seems afraid of no one and is lights out mature. Too bad he couldn't get AHL time. But a year working on his skating in junior will improve his standing.
- Nuck4U

I have no expectations.

Benning "For the most part we are done with free agency, unless we feel we can get a player that can make us as competitive as we can be, we will look into it"

Don't know about you guys but I think our vision and JB's vision of rebuild might be two different things lol.
- Codes1087

I think his is fairly close to mine. He added more guys that are decent enough to make the team be competitive and keep prospects down/away from the team, but not good enough to really make the team jump 10 places in the standings.

I was a little leary of Gagner at first, but the guy has not flourished in a top-9 unsheltered role, MDZ has upside that hasnt delivered for a few years now, and Nillson is streaky. Two streaky goalies will almost assure a bottom 5 finish IMO, whereas Utica might actually be competing for a Calder

Benning "For the most part we are done with free agency, unless we feel we can get a player that can make us as competitive as we can be, we will look into it"

Don't know about you guys but I think our vision and JB's vision of rebuild might be two different things lol.
- Codes1087

Here we go again. Cliche's are red flags... time to panic.

Benning "For the most part we are done with free agency, unless we feel we can get a player that can make us as competitive as we can be, we will look into it"

Don't know about you guys but I think our vision and JB's vision of rebuild might be two different things lol.
- Codes1087

Why?

Here we go again. Cliche's are red flags... time to panic.

- boonerbuck

half this fanbase wants Jim to announce to the media that he doesn't want to win

Here we go again. Cliche's are red flags... time to panic.

- boonerbuck

Why make so much out of casual comments idk lol
JB was vague for a reason & nothing more to it.

Benning "For the most part we are done with free agency, unless we feel we can get a player that can make us as competitive as we can be, we will look into it"

Don't know about you guys but I think our vision and JB's vision of rebuild might be two different things lol.
- Codes1087

He was saying he is done in free agency. 5 players is plenty.

He never said anything about a trade

half this fanbase wants Jim to announce to the media that he doesn't want to win
- CanuckDon

My big curiosity is if JB is getting calls on our prospects or not?
Not that i want a trade but an indicator of our talent is wanted or not.
If yes then I'd be curious what teams r serious players if any.

The way VGK is stockpiling picks its getting interesting

Benning "For the most part we are done with free agency, unless we feel we can get a player that can make us as competitive as we can be, we will look into it"

Don't know about you guys but I think our vision and JB's vision of rebuild might be two different things lol.
- Codes1087

Well if he pumps up any of these players, especially ones on expiring contracts, by TDL he can trade for picks and prospects. Then bring in those ready prospects for a look to end the season. Sound familiar? Now JB seems to have more options.

To get good trade value players having competitive games to add to their stats helps. This doesn't mean that being competitive the Canucks are winning a lot of games. But losing by 6-5 is better then 6-0 for trade value and development as well.

Sorry VANTEL but i can foresee Hank hanging around til our kids r ready.
Sutter though might be gone.
- Nighthawk

I'd take Hank for another year if it meant Sutter would be gone.

I have no expectations.
- VANTEL

Smart plan helps with the rollercoaster ahead.

My bad, carry on!
- Nucker101

okay....you got any updated take on these players from what you have seen or read?

Well only one NHLer got 100 points this year...
- WhiteLie

He must weigh 400 lbs.

He must weigh 400 lbs.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Thats just his balls

When considering we have never had prospect line combos we have never known have we?
- Nighthawk

Daniel and Henrik say hello.

half this fanbase wants Jim to announce to the media that he doesn't want to win
- CanuckDon

I'd take Hank for another year if it meant Sutter would be gone.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Whether its 1yr or 2 it makes a Sutter trade more likely

Whether its 1yr or 2 it makes a Sutter trade more likely
- Nighthawk

2 yrs more is like a decade for this fan base.

Daniel and Henrik say hello.
- SRam19

Well they made the jump straight to the NHL.
Never were groomed in the AHL.

2 yrs more is like a decade for this fan base.
- A_SteamingLombardi

For some no doubt lol

2 yrs more is like a decade for this fan base.
- A_SteamingLombardi

We still waiting for edler to leave.

half this fanbase wants Jim to announce to the media that he doesn't want to win
- CanuckDon

Steps to the podium and says get ready for the pain.... there will be lots of pain coming... Then season ticket holders auction tickets to charity. Fans watch curling to pass the time.

Thats just his balls
- WhiteLie

Cue up the ACDC........