Canucks are playin possum & holding off on trade(s) announcements for a bigger draft splash. Betting Bettman prefers that if other teams are ok with it.

We have a trade to announce...
- Nighthawk

If true, chances are it’s leaked.

If true, chances are it’s leaked.
- bloatedmosquito

hopefully by RD.

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From last Blog.

I would prefer Ristolainen over Zaitsev . I think Edler and Risto would be a good top pairing.

I am not a Stecher fan but think he is alright for now. I am hoping Rafferty will pass him on the depth chart. I have no problem at all for trading Tanev.

Hearing the cost to sign Dmen now , I would be drafting Dmen ad treating them like Bitcoins.

Matt Dumba Jason Zucker Minnesota's 1st and a poop contract for Brock Boeser Chris Tanev a 2nd and a 3rd

If true, chances are it’s leaked.
- bloatedmosquito

What if nothing happens and they simply make their single selection on Friday?

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19/20 cap will not be revealed until Saturday but $81.5 Million is number that is circulating. Not official but cap teams are bracing selves. If $81.5, that would represent mere 2.5% increase.

You can add you top 15 rankings into the 2019 draft thread if you feel like it.
- manvanfan

I’ll probably do a top 15 or top 20 by tonight or tomorrow and then a few guys I like for the later rounds

that, and probably a couple of moves may be contingent of something else happening.
- VanHockeyGuy

Very possible yes

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19/20 cap will not be revealed until Saturday but $81.5 Million is number that is circulating. Not official but cap teams are bracing selves. If $81.5, that would represent mere 2.5% increase.
- VANTEL

Damn so much for 83M

Damn so much for 83M
- Nucker101

The lower the better.

Damn so much for 83M
- Nucker101

Helps us out

The lower the better.
- CubanBuffet

OS Marner 10.5

Damn so much for 83M
- Nucker101

I wish we had a GM that would take advantage of cash strapped teams.

OS Marner 10.5
- VANTEL

OS Marner 10.5
- VANTEL

Nice write up on Krebs.

https://theprovince.com/s...witter#Echobox=1560976341
- VanHockeyGuy

There isn't a lot to dislike about Krebs. He's a steady 200 foot player. There just isn't anything that sets him ahead of others. Not the best shot, not the fastest skater, avg stick skills, not the greatest defensive forward. He already tries really hard all the time.

Better teammates might increase his stats a bit and in the same category may take away some minutes and opportunities.

Not someone I would take at 10 personally. He doesn't make the "12". He's 13th.

So much for Edler not getting signed, sounds like it’ll be done now. Shocker

What if nothing happens and they simply make their single selection on Friday?
- 1970vintage

Happiness.

So much for Edler not getting signed, sounds like it’ll be done now. Shocker
- Nucker101

Who caved?

There isn't a lot to dislike about Krebs. He's a steady 200 foot player. There just isn't anything that sets him ahead of others. Not the best shot, not the fastest skater, avg stick skills, not the greatest defensive forward. He already tries really hard all the time.

Better teammates might increase his stats a bit and in the same category may take away some minutes and opportunities.

Not someone I would take at 10 personally. He doesn't make the "12". He's 13th.
- manvanfan

I agree with your scouting report. I like his competitiveness and all around game, but just like Podkolzin, I don’t think they have high end offensive upside in the NHL.

Vegas is (frank)ed. Take Stastny off their hands (2 expensive yrs of vet presence & secondary scoring) so they can afford to re-sign Karlsson long term... Ask for C. Miller & pick 17 to do so offering a minimal return.

Who caved?
- bloatedmosquito

My money’s on the beta’s beta.

- Nucker101

I've said it before, no player is worth four 1st round picks.

Vegas is (frank)ed. Take Stastny off their hands (2 expensive yrs of vet presence & secondary scoring) so they can afford to re-sign Karlsson long term... Ask for C. Miller & pick 17 to do so offering a minimal return.
- DrChristianTroy

That would be amazing but I don’t think Benning can bend over McPhee and co like that