I would rather take a shot at Simmonds.
- thundachunk

He’s slow so good chance you don’t miss

I will agree with the wap. I do believe that Miller will have a career year. Anyone would playing with Petey an Brock. His style of play will compliment them. I will give Benning that but I don't like the 1st.
- thundachunk

none of us like it that's a given but that pick wont be relevant for 5 years at least and maybe not at all. Maybe we get a 1st back in the next 2 years.

I will agree with the wap. I do believe that Miller will have a career year. Anyone would playing with Petey an Brock. His style of play will compliment them. I will give Benning that but I don't like the 1st.
- thundachunk

JT fills the nerd for a top 6 LW. Playing with EP or Bo is a good upgrade. TG has real line options at his disposal for once.

JT EP Boeser
Pearson Bo Goldy
Sven Gaudette JV

Possible lines & can be juggled up.
Goldy is in there on his last chance if not dealt. Add Panarin

Panarin EP Boeser
Pearson Bo JT
Sven/Goldy Gaudette JV

Gaudette one year older will be better but how much is up in the air. He has any kind of breakout season & we are much better.

I’m assuming Sutter is dealt or a 4th liner depth F.

Regardless he is in the hot seat. If Benning goes it is a given he is gone too. @Makita
- thundachunk

That too 👍

Congrats on getting two quality picks in Keppen and The Highlander Bummed we didn't get Keppen; impressive EV strength production (both goals and primary assists) and a balanced package across the rest of the facets.
- MaximumBone

I need to research on him more & thx

It takes either big balls or small brains.
- CubanBuffet

Touché

Moving a conditional first is not going 'all in' lol.
If we miss the playoffs in 2021, this rebuilt has gone horribly wrong anyways.
- Whiskey-Tango

It only started a year ago. Rebuilds take time, and draft picks. Even Gillis didn’t trade 1sts while he was loading up for a cup run.

It only started a year ago. Rebuilds take time, and draft picks. Even Gillis didn’t trade 1sts while he was loading up for a cup run.
- 1970vintage

But to be fair Bennings fourth round picks were better than Gillis's firsts

Don't forget press box. He's so versatile that he's even useful as a healthy scratch.
I love giving out 1st round picks to help teams get out from cap hell and sign younger, better players.
- Marwood

preach!
That's the issue. This team doesn't have the depth to be making "hockey trades"
Thus Jimbo spends picks. Ok..... somewhat understandable. If it were 2 2nds even... then ok. 2020 and 2021. Not a 1st.

Tampa was over the barrel here, not Vancouver. Look at me, still laying the boots to that poor horse.

JB enters the WSOP...

Mike Sexton: JB you went all in with a double ended straight draw for your tournament life.

JB: well you know Mike we have some good cards.

MS: yes Jim but you are on the bubble

JB: well you know we want to make it to final table...

MS: yes but it’s day one

JB is fully committed on a 1 way path, where it leads him we will find out.
- Nighthawk

Yep Benning is the man. Some of us might be piS2ed but dam the guy is taking this team the way he wants it. Good for him I would too. In fact I am quite envious.

Sometimes we are the worst fans.

But to be fair Bennings fourth round picks were better than Gillis's firsts

- VANTEL

Gillis started off with a better hand. Him trading picks or drafting went fairly unnoticed while we all enjoyed the ride.

preach!
That's the issue. This team doesn't have the depth to be making "hockey trades"
Thus Jimbo spends picks. Ok..... somewhat understandable. If it were 2 2nds even... then ok. 2020 and 2021. Not a 1st.

Tampa was over the barrel here, not Vancouver. Look at me, still laying the boots to that poor horse.
- storm88

Good analogy lol

Yep Benning is the man. Some of us might be piS2ed but dam the guy is taking this team the way he wants it. Good for him I would too. In fact I am quite envious.

Sometimes we are the worst fans.
- thundachunk

Live or die by the sword Jimbo

I’m afraid to go on other blogs after this trade 😂😂

Live or die by the sword Jimbo
- Nighthawk

via GIPHY

I’m afraid to go on other blogs after this trade 😂😂
- Nighthawk

Its a trap.

Good analogy lol
- Nighthawk

I'm flustered. All over the map.

Revisiting Carol’s mock draft we could’ve gotten Newhook

Revisiting Carol’s mock draft we could’ve gotten Newhook
- Nighthawk

Little bit of delay on that.

What if they are trading Miller for Barrie
- VANTEL

Or planning to part with another middle 6 player and have now replaced him.

I watched the Green interview on the draft coverage. He enthusiastically mentioned what we need for playoffs 3 times. It sounds to me like they are confident they are getting an impact addition/s.

Like I said, if our D is still being led by Tanev and Edler this seasons. There will be no playoffs. I can't imagine they think Miller gets them over the top.

Maybe some teams in cap trouble can take advantage of the Canucks


- Nucker101

What is with all this Juggling and unicycles with the Swedes? Is their back up plan if they don't make the NHL they will join the circus?
- VANTEL

The Canuck circus.

First, i take Miller over Hayes any day of the week, and second, his cap hit is a bargain. He’ll have a career year this season. I don’t like giving up a first but I like what we got. As for drafting no Defenceman, he must know from talking to agents if players are wanting to sign here. Tampering or not, we know it happens all the time.
- Shuswap Wap

Benning is talking to agents multiple times a week about his own players who happen to be representing UFA's this summer. You can only assume there is, like always,,, discussions with information being passed on to the players. It's no mystery how players sign big complicated contracts moments after the shopping spree opens July 1st. Everything was already agreed on verbally.

preach!
That's the issue. This team doesn't have the depth to be making "hockey trades"
Thus Jimbo spends picks. Ok..... somewhat understandable. If it were 2 2nds even... then ok. 2020 and 2021. Not a 1st.

Tampa was over the barrel here, not Vancouver. Look at me, still laying the boots to that poor horse.
- storm88

Free agency should be a treat.