That's why Canucks should max out cap space and sign Brassard and Haula and Hamonic and Shore.

And for the fact Canucks bottom 6 wasn't good and they could use fresh blood
- manvanfan

I like Haula, he can still fly out there and he's good defensively.

Isnt it cancelled?
- VANTEL

that's what i thought. didn't they cancel a bunch of games for the next couple days? or was that the russians?

that's what i thought. didn't they cancel a bunch of games for the next couple days? or was that the russians?
- RealityChecker

I think they cancelled Mon/Tues games Wed is still good to go

That's why Canucks should max out cap space and sign Brassard and Haula and Hamonic and Shore.

And for the fact Canucks bottom 6 wasn't good and they could use fresh blood
- manvanfan

They have the Flexibilty to do it , the question lately by the media is Does Aquilini want to spend to the max?

Thx so much Carol!!



Taxi Squad!!!!

They have the Flexibilty to do it , the question lately by the media is Does Aquilini want to spend to the max?
- VANTEL

i'm no fan but the guy spends money! he has had no problems with sinking money into the team. i've heard rumours of business not going well for the family in other areas (for a few years now) but it hasn't seemed to affect his ability/desire on spending to the cap max.

i'd rather them spend a wack of dough on upgrading scouting and increasing the front office staff. i think that sort of stuff helps the team more than spending an extra 3-5 on the cap. but in a perfect world you can do both.

Devils going with Prudential Financial ads on their helmets. First team to have ads on helmets.
- VANTEL

Un-f*ucking real...atta boy Bettman!!!!

Can't wait for a kraft dinner ad on a Habs jersey!! Joke.

Devils going with Prudential Financial ads on their helmets. First team to have ads on helmets.
- VANTEL

Barf.
Inevitable I suppose.
But barf.

i'm no fan but the guy spends money! he has had no problems with sinking money into the team. i've heard rumours of business not going well for the family in other areas (for a few years now) but it hasn't seemed to affect his ability/desire on spending to the cap max.

i'd rather them spend a wack of dough on upgrading scouting and increasing the front office staff. i think that sort of stuff helps the team more than spending an extra 3-5 on the cap. but in a perfect world you can do both.
- RealityChecker

I think for at least this year the team should be heavy on video scouting because of restrictions and lack of play in a lot of the leagues. WHL QMHL OHL have all had issues with their schedules. So the budget for scouting should not be an issue without hotel costs and travel costs.

i'm no fan but the guy spends money! he has had no problems with sinking money into the team. i've heard rumours of business not going well for the family in other areas (for a few years now) but it hasn't seemed to affect his ability/desire on spending to the cap max.

i'd rather them spend a wack of dough on upgrading scouting and increasing the front office staff. i think that sort of stuff helps the team more than spending an extra 3-5 on the cap. but in a perfect world you can do both.
- RealityChecker

I wonder if the sleep guru, motivational speaker and team nutritionist are still employed from the Gillis era?

Un-f*ucking real...atta boy Bettman!!!!

Can't wait for a kraft dinner ad on a Habs jersey!! Joke.
- LordHumungous

How about the Johnson and Johnson ads on the pants

Capitals have a sponsor too now but not sure who.

I wonder if the sleep guru, motivational speaker and team nutritionist are still employed from the Gillis era?
- dbot

funny thing is that lots of teams employ sleep doctors now. in the area of sleep and performance, mg was ahead of the curve.

i would hope that the team kept some of his better ideas.

With very little time for a camp Sutter's groin should blowup in a matter of eight days....book it.
- Pacificgem

Mini, you writing this down?

Isnt it cancelled?
- VANTEL

no.

I like Haula, he can still fly out there and he's good defensively.
- Pacificgem

LW for 3rd line. Maybe he top the 6th spot in the top 6 from JV.

Mini, you writing this down?
- Pres.cup

Book isn't open yet

I think they cancelled Mon/Tues games Wed is still good to go
- VANTEL

no

Oh I'm sure it was a factor. Just looks chicken-sh!t for the team to invest all that time and effort into Markstrom's development and keeping injury-riddled Tanev here when he should have been traded 5 times over and they piss off for an extra 500K? Good riddance I hope Hughes and Petey light up Marky so much his fuc*cking groin pulls itself lol

Maybe we should have wished Kesler and Lou well when they left too...lol
- LordHumungous

I wished Burrows & Hansen those others were not in their category for commitment.

I think for at least this year the team should be heavy on video scouting because of restrictions and lack of play in a lot of the leagues. WHL QMHL OHL have all had issues with their schedules. So the budget for scouting should not be an issue without hotel costs and travel costs.
- VANTEL

Brackett always said they have been watching these guys for years.

Need playoffs, that's when a lot seems to be determined for scouts.

no
- manvanfan

Just read cancelled Sun Mon games. Tues Wed games good to go

You never know, they maybe saving a slot or two for Tree and Pods from Russia once the KHL is done their season. Maybe that's why Canucks haven't gone out and signed Hamonic or Vatanen yet. They have a decent 5/6 giant about to jump ship. I'd pay him $1M to play in that position...not counting on him to be Chara or anything!

Dude, Stevie Y took Marc Staal for a 2nd. NYR thank him for being a push over.
- manvanfan

Makes a 3rd for Schmidt look like steal of the century. 😂

On a serious not I would put Loui on the taxi squad all year and bring up Hawryluk.
- VANTEL

Indeed

Just read cancelled Sun Mon games. Tues Wed games good to go
- VANTEL

no

no
- manvanfan

? What no?