I don't watch them (Detroit) enough to say, but if I had to guess, I'd say a bit of both.
- LeftCoaster

Lots of empty seats there tonight

Lots of empty seats there tonight
- VANTEL

It was a sellout, so they said, everyone checking out the new digs.

With the OJ for Duchene rumor going around, I wonder if this would be a deal that works for all sides.

OJ, Bearschi, Hutton for Duchene, Zadorov. Not that I want to trade OJ or acquire Duchene.
- Retinalz

Is Duchene the #1 centre that this team needs in 2 to 3 years? If the answer to that question is yes, then I guess you make that trade.

It was a sellout, so they said, everyone checking out the new digs.
- LeftCoaster

I don't buy that

Is Duchene the #1 centre that this team needs in 2 to 3 years? If the answer to that question is yes, then I guess you make that trade.
- 1970vintage

Is he?

Is Duchene the #1 centre that this team needs in 2 to 3 years? If the answer to that question is yes, then I guess you make that trade.
- 1970vintage

I think Sakic would want a draft pick, 1st or 2nd, in the deal, guessing of course. That's a non starter! Not to mention Duchene is soon a UFA.

Is he?
- VANTEL

You can't answer a question with a question

You can't answer a question with a question
- LeftCoaster

Can't I?

Is Duchene the #1 centre that this team needs in 2 to 3 years? If the answer to that question is yes, then I guess you make that trade.
- 1970vintage

Hard (frank) no

Can't I?
- VANTEL

Very N4U of you

Very N4U of you
- LeftCoaster

I thought it was more Nucker annoying with his thank yous . I think he discovered religion and where ASL keeps his stash all in one day

With the OJ for Duchene rumor going around, I wonder if this would be a deal that works for all sides.

OJ, Bearschi, Hutton for Duchene, Zadorov. Not that I want to trade OJ or acquire Duchene.
- Retinalz

i'd happily move 2/3 of those and would move OJ for the right piece too...but not Duchene and not with that contract.

Also..i doubt that is enough given how long Sakic has been holding out...he's in way to deep to accept that deal.

i'd happily move 2/3 of those and would move OJ for the right piece too...but not Duchene and not with that contract.

Also..i doubt that is enough given how long Sakic has been holding out...he's in way to deep to accept that deal.
- dbot

I don't think Duchene gets traded, Sakic screwed himself asking for the moon then refusing to lower the price just to get something for him.

Is he?
- VANTEL

My OPINION is no, but that is just my personal OPINION. It isn’t right, or wrong, it’s just what I think based on poop (frank) all because I am an uninformed hockey fan in a comment section of a hockey blog.

i'd happily move 2/3 of those and would move OJ for the right piece too...but not Duchene and not with that contract.

Also..i doubt that is enough given how long Sakic has been holding out...he's in way to deep to accept that deal.
- dbot

Why trade for a guy that will be a UFA in 1.5 seasons? Pure stupidity

You can't answer a question with a question
- LeftCoaster

To be fair, I also answered a question with a question.

My OPINION is no, but that is just my personal OPINION. It isn’t right, or wrong, it’s just what I think based on poop (frank) all because I am an uninformed hockey fan in a comment section of a hockey blog.
- 1970vintage

I was asking because I don't know.My problem is I am not sold on OJ so I am fence sitting

Why trade for a guy that will be a UFA in 1.5 seasons? Pure stupidity
- CanuckDon

Don Don Don, by that logic there is no point in ever making a trade for any player or pick for that matter. They all become free agents eventually. You have to grab the league by the balls when the opportunity presents itself

I was asking because I don't know.My problem is I am not sold on OJ so I am fence sitting
- VANTEL

I think if you are trading OJ it is for a highly rated C, still playing in the minors.

I don't think Duchene gets traded, Sakic screwed himself asking for the moon then refusing to lower the price just to get something for him.
- DariusKnight

He got burned on the O'Reilly deal so he's gun-shy.

Don Don Don, by that logic there is no point in ever making a trade for any player or pick for that matter. They all become free agents eventually. You have to grab the league by the balls when the opportunity presents itself
- 1970vintage

Haha we aren’t going to compete anytime soon so it doesn’t make sense. We suck

I think if you are trading OJ it is for a highly rated C, still playing in the minors.
- 1970vintage

We already have two ( Petersson and Gaudette) .I also like Bo Sutter and Gaunce.I just am not an OJ fan yet. I agree with Nucker about his play but he is only 19

We already have two ( Petersson and Gaudette) .I also like Bo Sutter and Gaunce.I just am not an OJ fan yet. I agree with Nucker about his play but he is only 19
- VANTEL

He's so young. He'll never be flashy but he'll be a good player. Just need patience with his development.

Haha we aren’t going to compete anytime soon so it doesn’t make sense. We suck
- CanuckDon

I’ve been told that is wrong to think like that, this team is in transition with a bunch of quality young players that are being developed on the fly.

It’s really too bad that the best defensive prospect went down with an injury, not sure that Biega can carry Stechers jock let alone take his spot on the Canucks defense. Just when they were showing signs of playoff caliber skill.

If they can get past Minnesota on Tuesday, look out...Green for Jack Adams, Benning GM of the year.

Go Canucks Go

He's so young. He'll never be flashy but he'll be a good player. Just need patience with his development.
- LeftCoaster

Lidstrom wasn’t flashy...