Glad we didn't do anything crazy but surprised we didn't see a depth Dman added.

The Vatenan deal was pretty cheap considering some of the deals, Gustafsson as well.

I wonder if they were in on them.

Glad we didn't do anything crazy but surprised we didn't see a depth Dman added.

The Vatenan deal was pretty cheap considering some of the deals, Gustafsson as well.

I wonder if they were in on them.
- belcherbd

Come on, you know they weren't.

I give Marwood the two points on this one.
- VANTEL

Come on, you know they weren't.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Good Point Benning always gets his man.

Glad we didn't do anything crazy but surprised we didn't see a depth Dman added.

The Vatenan deal was pretty cheap considering some of the deals, Gustafsson as well.

I wonder if they were in on them.
- belcherbd

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Jim Benning on defensive depth: "If we have injuries, depending on who we're replacing, we'll make decisions based on the style of the play that the particular defenseman plays (in Utica). We feel that we have 3 or 4 guys down there that can play with Rafferty being one of them."

Interesting tidbit:

Canucks goalie coach Ian Clark came up with a list of options for Benning to consider acquiring. Domingue was near the top of the list, he said.

Considering how well Clark has done with the goalies he's worked with, could he turn Domingue into a serviceable backup?

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Stecher elated to stay with Canucks. Here’s why:

“I’m a lifelong Canucks fan and they have no Stanley Cup. I think it would be really cool to bring a Stanley Cup to Vancouver. That’s part of my bucket list as a hockey player. I’d love to be part of the group to do that.

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Stecher elated to stay with Canucks. Here’s why:

“I’m a lifelong Canucks fan and they have no Stanley Cup. I think it would be really cool to bring a Stanley Cup to Vancouver. That’s part of my bucket list as a hockey player. I’d love to be part of the group to do that.

- VANTEL

Is that a signal to Benning that he will take a 50% pay cut because that's what it would take.

Is that a signal to Benning that he will take a 50% pay cut because that's what it would take.
- A_SteamingLombardi

He will probably be signed July 1 for a discount

He will probably be signed July 1 for a discount
- VANTEL

He is better than Hutton so I am Ok if he comes back. But max $2MM

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Jim Benning on defensive depth: "If we have injuries, depending on who we're replacing, we'll make decisions based on the style of the play that the particular defenseman plays (in Utica). We feel that we have 3 or 4 guys down there that can play with Rafferty being one of them."
- VANTEL

We've already got one of Benn and Fantenburg sitting with Sautner and Rafferty waiting. Seems like we are okay on D without grabbing another teams version of Stetcher.

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Stecher elated to stay with Canucks. Here’s why:

“I’m a lifelong Canucks fan and they have no Stanley Cup. I think it would be really cool to bring a Stanley Cup to Vancouver. That’s part of my bucket list as a hockey player. I’d love to be part of the group to do that.

- VANTEL

Let's see him win the Cup here and forever eclipse Dana Murzyn in the annals of mediocre Canuck defensemen.

We've already got one of Benn and Fantenburg sitting with Sautner and Rafferty waiting. Seems like we are okay on D without grabbing another teams version of Stetcher.
- micah555

Yeah JB likes the team and his farm and pulled the trigger for injury replacements that were better then their depth.

Besides for D there is also Tryamkin as a possibility too. JB said he had him papered in on the reserve list making eligible in season or playoffs.

Good Point Benning always gets his man.
- belcherbd

Two best players, JTM & TT, traded this season are on the Canucks. Looking at market costs by other teams they were pretty fair deals.

Sure glad kings GM couldnt wait to offload toffoli after seeing today's deals. Demko's Team now and they are a close team, I would be surprised if they caved.

I was wondering the same thing. I think he should be, because it was either a Kostitsyn brother or Radulov that returned one year for Nashville. But I'm certain there is some contract/player status thing that determines it
- WhiteLie

I think there are a few different things at play here. 1) because the Canucks still maintain his rights to the NHL he isn’t required to pass through waivers before joining the team. I forget his name, Russian goalie that had left the NHL, and then signed late in the season with a contender, but had to clear waivers and Garth Snow claimed him for the Islanders. 2) because he has been under contract with another team, I believe he would be eligible to play in the playoffs, like signing a college free agent, or your own college player when their season is done.

Interesting tidbit:



Considering how well Clark has done with the goalies he's worked with, could he turn Domingue into a serviceable backup?
- NewYorkNuck

Maybe.

Maybe.
- Load Management

Precautionary move or did Marky make it worse playing through tweaked knee?

Wow Ottawa has three 1st rounders, could all be top ten, and four 2nd rounders, if they get two or three kids out of that to add to their young group...look out, they’ll be good in a hurry.

Sure glad kings GM couldnt wait to offload toffoli after seeing today's deals. Demko's Team now and they are a close team, I would be surprised if they caved.
- Bettmanhatesus

Good thing JB overpaid for Miller in the summer. He was supposed to fleece TB and didn't.

Precautionary move or did Marky make it worse playing through tweaked knee?
- NuckUp

He blew it out carrying the team.

Wow Ottawa has three 1st rounders, could all be top ten, and four 2nd rounders, if they get two or three kids out of that to add to their young group...look out, they’ll be good in a hurry.
- LeftCoaster

How quick?

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Jim Benning on defensive depth: "If we have injuries, depending on who we're replacing, we'll make decisions based on the style of the play that the particular defenseman plays (in Utica). We feel that we have 3 or 4 guys down there that can play with Rafferty being one of them."
- VANTEL

Good and he kept his 3rd round pick so he can pick another Brisebois and Rathbone in rounds 3 and 4 in this extremely great maybe best ever draft.

He blew it out carrying the team.
- Load Management

Should have traded the fuker