I still liked the signing in hindsight.

I'd be fine with another vet that got bought out next year in a similar situation (UFA).
- dbot

Yeah, I hope this doesn’t discourage JB from trying it again this summer with a different player or 2.

Yeah, I hope this doesn’t discourage JB from trying it again this summer with a different player or 2.
- Nucker101

I wonder if there is a list of likely players to be bought out this summer?

I wonder if there is a list of likely players to be bought out this summer?
- dbot

Why ? You want Lucic?

I still liked the signing in hindsight.

I'd be fine with another vet that got bought out next year in a similar situation (UFA).
- dbot

It was a smart signing. He returned a 3rd last year and I expect Benning thought he could get a similar return if he played him in the top 6. Oh well, it’s clear superstars like Nash are what teams covet

Why ? You want Lucic?
- VANTEL

For 1/2 salary?
hmmm. almost tempted.
Would need to jettison LE 1st though.

For 1/2 salary?
hmmm. almost tempted.
Would need to jettison LE 1st though.
- dbot

No need for Looch we will have Tkachuk

No need for Looch we will have Tkachuk
- VANTEL

Just did a little looking at the season Looch is having.

I have changed my mind.

He makes Loui look good by comparison.

Just did a little looking at the season Looch is having.

I have changed my mind.

He makes Loui look good by comparison.
- dbot

I think he hasn't scored in 26 games?
They are both bad .

No need for Looch we will have Tkachuk
- VANTEL

I hope we don’t get tkachuk - Zadina is a much better prospect. So are Bouchard, boqvuist and Svech. Probably Dobson as well

I think he hasn't scored in 26 games?
They are both bad .
- VANTEL

Now this is an interesting question that Friedman brought up today. Would we trade Loui for Lucic if the Oilers through in a second? Lucic has an extra year on his trash deal. If not a 2nd what would it take? I’d be tempted because at least Lucic could be provide a solid, gritty 4th liner while I’m not sure what Loui does

Now this is an interesting question that Friedman brought up today. Would we trade Loui for Lucic if the Oilers through in a second? Lucic has an extra year on his trash deal. If not a 2nd what would it take? I’d be tempted because at least Lucic could be provide a solid, gritty 4th liner while I’m not sure what Loui does
- CanuckDon

I would say no seeing his NMC goes longer and it is a brutal buyout

For 1/2 salary?
hmmm. almost tempted.
Would need to jettison LE 1st though.
- dbot

You're aware Kane's agent will be having his way with JB this summer right?

Just when you thought LE's deal was bad.

Now this is an interesting question that Friedman brought up today. Would we trade Loui for Lucic if the Oilers through in a second? Lucic has an extra year on his trash deal. If not a 2nd what would it take? I’d be tempted because at least Lucic could be provide a solid, gritty 4th liner while I’m not sure what Loui does
- CanuckDon

You're aware Kane's agent will be having his way with JB this summer right?

Just when you thought LE's deal was bad.
- VanHockeyGuy

Good!
He's looking like a great pickup with SJS.

Good!
He's looking like a great pickup with SJS.
- dbot

Now this is an interesting question that Friedman brought up today. Would we trade Loui for Lucic if the Oilers through in a second? Lucic has an extra year on his trash deal. If not a 2nd what would it take? I’d be tempted because at least Lucic could be provide a solid, gritty 4th liner while I’m not sure what Loui does
- CanuckDon

Rumour has it Kassian doesn't want Lucic' big nose anywhere near his blow.

Lucic scored tonight

5-2 Buffalo

5-2 Buffalo
- VANTEL

What's cracking?

Watching NYI has got me thinking about all Dinos wanting the Canucks to get bigger and grittier. I’ll take smaller, faster and more skilled for 2000 Alex

What's cracking?
- Pres•cup

Not much•

Isles forward group isn't bad at all.


They need a starting goalie and another top 4 dman.

Markstrom giving his team sh1t

Isles forward group isn't bad at all.


They need a starting goalie and another top 4 dman.
- Nucker101

The top 2 lines are good after that it's a disaster. Also they don't play D and give up 3.56 goals per game.