Just looked at CapFriendly, who the (frank) is Dakota Mermis and how did he wind up in our NHL roster?

Just looked at CapFriendly, who the (frank) is Dakota Mermis and how did he wind up in our NHL roster?
- smellmyfinger

I like the call up, it is the perfect tank move.

Just looked at CapFriendly, who the (frank) is Dakota Mermis and how did he wind up in our NHL roster?
- smellmyfinger

The new Peter harrold

The new Peter harrold
- dmarsden2988

There can be only one...

The new Peter harrold
- dmarsden2988

I hope so.

@PierreVLeBrun
Hearing the Canucks tried the last few days on Wayne Simmonds in NJ but couldn’t make it work cap-wise, perhaps because Brock Boeser could return before the end of the regular season. So as of now, the Simmonds option not as likely for Van...

there goes that one...

there goes that one...
- Pomegrant

You could only eat up to 50% of salary?

You could only eat up to 50% of salary?
- Leniwm1

Yeah only 50%. Their cap situation is pretty (frank)ed and no way we're taking Erikson back.

I just realized we need Cory next year....to meet the cap floor.

I just realized we need Cory next year....to meet the cap floor.
- redmonsters

The way the new cap structure work, you can't bury the entire contract in the minors anymore. So even if he is there he still counts for ~5mil toward the cap.

The same guy from TSN Vancouver who initially tweeted about the Canucks interest in Simmonds a few days ago just tweeted out that he's heard if Simmonds isnt moved in the next day or so that the Canucks could re-visit it.

The same guy from TSN Vancouver who initially tweeted about the Canucks interest in Simmonds a few days ago just tweeted out that he's heard if Simmonds isnt moved in the next day or so that the Canucks could re-visit it.
- vlongo4419

My guess from what I've heard is that there might be a disagreement over the value of a contract dump. Didn't really make sense for someone like Woo to be involved otherwise.

My guess from what I've heard is that there might be a disagreement over the value of a contract dump. Didn't really make sense for someone like Woo to be involved otherwise.
- rmdevil313

Yeah i agree, i think they'll eventually get something done by Monday if Simmer isnt gone by the time the Canucks come back around. From what's been reported theres been 2-3 other teams in on him besides just Vancouver, so we'll see

so glad that our team was so rich on offense that we could afford to scratch Bratt for no reason.

Yeah i agree, i think they'll eventually get something done by Monday if Simmer isnt gone by the time the Canucks come back around. From what's been reported theres been 2-3 other teams in on him besides just Vancouver, so we'll see
- vlongo4419

He'll definitely be traded, the thought of getting someone like Woo is probably getting my hopes too high though

so glad that our team was so rich on offense that we could afford to scratch Bratt for no reason.
- Pomegrant

And proceeded to not get a single high danger scoring chance. Brilliant stuff from Nas.

He'll definitely be traded, the thought of getting someone like Woo is probably getting my hopes too high though
- rmdevil313

I agree, I think we make 2 more trades, maybe a 3rd if Domingue clears waivers tomorrow. And I dont blame you lol, i just get excited seeing all these rumors all over twitter around the deadline. This weekend should be fun as it starts to ramp up

After tonights win, we have played at a 99 point pace with Blackwood in net. Without him we're playing at a 35 point pace.... Thats absurd. Its not a huge news flash but we need a backup in the worst way in the offseason, that stat is just ridiculous

After tonights win, we have played at a 99 point pace with Blackwood in net. Without him we're playing at a 35 point pace.... Thats absurd. Its not a huge news flash but we need a backup in the worst way in the offseason, that stat is just ridiculous
- vlongo4419

The one saving grace this year is Blackwood establishing himself as a clear number 1. You can just see the confidence grow.

The one saving grace this year is Blackwood establishing himself as a clear number 1. You can just see the confidence grow.
- devilspep

Absolutely, and hes still only 23 and *should* keep getting better!

I’m with you on this. I don’t think you can trust Cory as a backup no matter what how he looks. That has really screwed us two years in a row.

It’s fine to do this now because this season is over but NO for next year. This team really needs reliable goaltending not to be a complete dumpster fire.
- Queenie_5_hole

I'm fully expecting a dumpster fire next year barring Hughes turning into Crosby..

I'm fully expecting a dumpster fire next year barring Hughes turning into Crosby..
- MartysBetter88

Has a better chance of turning into Bill then Sidney.

After tonights win, we have played at a 99 point pace with Blackwood in net. Without him we're playing at a 35 point pace.... Thats absurd. Its not a huge news flash but we need a backup in the worst way in the offseason, that stat is just ridiculous
- vlongo4419

Marty played 70 games. Blackwood is probably in better shape. I say clip his wings and let Blackwood fly

Marty played 70 games. Blackwood is probably in better shape. I say clip his wings and let Blackwood fly
- Leniwm1

There isn't much point in giving Blackwood a heavy workload for this season but I am curious how Blackwood would hold up. I think physically he'd be fine. Mentally who knows? Marty was a remarkable workhorse but I doubt he was facing as many shots as the Devils allow now.

There isn't much point in giving Blackwood a heavy workload for this season but I am curious how Blackwood would hold up. I think physically he'd be fine. Mentally who knows? Marty was a remarkable workhorse but I doubt he was facing as many shots as the Devils allow now.
- Queenie_5_hole

I remember the days when in the playoffs we would hold teams to like 3-5 shots per period. That was insane. I think it was the 2000 playoffs.