it's apples to oranges when you evaluate player for picks trades using this logic.


The benefit of drafting/developing your own similar player is the cheap production you get before they get paid fair value on their 2nd or 3rd contracts. Plus you get more years of their prime. So even if both players turn out relatively equal, you benefit much more from the draft pick turning out than you do from trading for a player.
- Nucker101

"If" that prospect ever even turns out. I can't imagine how you feel at the TDL when teams trade pciks for current players. Do you hide in your closet with tin foil hat on?

My boy ahac went to the knights.

Why hasn't Aquilini tweeted about how excited he is to add Miller to the Canucks?

"If" that prospect ever even turns out. I can't imagine how you feel at the TDL when teams trade pciks for current players. Do you hide in your closet with tin foil hat on?
- manvanfan

Again, if you want to talk like an adult, I’m here for it.

Why hasn't Aquilini tweeted about how excited he is to add Miller to the Canucks?
- A_SteamingLombardi

I'm pretty sure he smashed his phone.

Again, if you want to talk like an adult, I’m here for it.
- Nucker101

I was bringing myself down to your level bud. Thought it would help you understand. I'm sorry

He's usually good for 20+, he spent some time in the doghouse in Tampa, didn't get his usual ice time. Not a ringing endorsement, I know, but that's why Tampa was so dominant during the regular season. They had a player of Miller's caliber in their doghouse while Canuck fans were trying to get excited about Leivo/Pearson as potential 2nd line help for Horvat.
- Nucker101

He spent a bunch of time on the 4th line. If I remember correct he even sat in the press box for some time as well. This is a horrible deal. The optics are not good at all.

Why is Brandon Sutter still a member of the Vancouver Canucks

I'm pretty sure he smashed his phone.
- golfingsince

He should be using it to fire Benning.

Why is Brandon Sutter still a member of the Vancouver Canucks
- Pacificgem

7th round picks haven't been traded yet

2nd liner
- Nucker101

He will be starting on Sutters wing.

Why is Brandon Sutter still a member of the Vancouver Canucks
- Pacificgem

Playoffs

He spent a bunch of time on the 4th line. If I remember correct he even sat in the press box for some time as well. This is a horrible deal. The optics are not good at all.
- thundachunk

Yup.

Why is Brandon Sutter still a member of the Vancouver Canucks
- Pacificgem

We need a foundational player now that Benning has undermined this team.

Why is Brandon Sutter still a member of the Vancouver Canucks
- Pacificgem

You can't just go and trade foundational players.

Playoffs
- VANTEL

I don't even know what that is anymore.

He spent a bunch of time on the 4th line. If I remember correct he even sat in the press box for some time as well. This is a horrible deal. The optics are not good at all.
- thundachunk

He was a player I was hoping Benning could trade for at a reasonable cost because of his issues with Cooper + TB’s cap situation. I think it’s an overpay for sure.

But Miller as a player will be a nice upgrade on the likes of Baertschi and Leivo.

I like him better as a fit with Bo than EP, but we’ll see how things unfold.

You can't just go and trade foundational players.
- golfingsince

You acquire them for 1st round picks.

He will be starting on Sutters wing.
- thundachunk

That would be setting him up for failure, I hope Green is smarter than that

I hope you guys enjoy the rest of this fiasco I'm going to my Aunt's 90th Birthday.

He was a player I was hoping Benning could trade for at a reasonable cost because of his issues with Cooper + TB’s cap situation. I think it’s an overpay for sure.

But Miller as a player will be a nice upgrade on the likes of Baertschi and Leivo.

I like him better as a fit with Bo than EP, but we’ll see how things unfold.
- Nucker101

This!

Why hasn't Aquilini tweeted about how excited he is to add Miller to the Canucks?
- A_SteamingLombardi

he's busy cleaning out JB's desk.

I hope you guys enjoy the rest of this fiasco I'm going to my Aunt's 90th Birthday.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Have fun, i'm going to the beer garden at the Peach City Cruise.

I'll fix things.

he's busy cleaning out JB's desk.
- VanHockeyGuy

We can only hope.

According to Biech, because this is before July 1st, Canucks do not need to fully honor JT Miller's trade clauses.

I wonder what the implications of this trade will mean for expansion draft. I know a ton can change between now and then, but I am assuming Miller needs to be protected.