They just need to draft better. Canucks need to find their own gems, and stop looking to acquires other teams for premiums.
- Codes1087

Never thought we’d go for Cirelli.

We did draft Boeser at 23rd but since then we’ve drafted higher hits & misses. Need to mine more later picks for sure.

If we can shed salary as a priority we can add a player or 2 from teams needing help for the e-draft. I don’t see a 3C coming but hoping more for a RHD in that scenario.

I’m not concerned with what the rest of the league does.

They guys who carry the team aren’t consistent enough. They are still a long way away.
- 1970vintage

Agree to disagree not sure what kind of production you're expecting out of them.

this is how they got in the cap mess they are in.

it's time to bite the bullet and keep what you got and let the contracts expire. by trying to find a premium 3c now, they'll just limit their flexibility next or the season after.

but getting a premium 3c is perfect for a "what do we need today?" style of management.
- RealityChecker

Such exciting times!

this is how they got in the cap mess they are in.

it's time to bite the bullet and keep what you got and let the contracts expire. by trying to find a premium 3c now, they'll just limit their flexibility next or the season after.

but getting a premium 3c is perfect for a "what do we need today?" style of management.
- RealityChecker

Reading comprehension is weak as hell


We're discussing long term fits and solutions ffs, if Danault is too expensive then wait. The window opens during the 22/23 season, there's plenty of time between now and then. Were just dissing him as a possibility and the benefits of acquiring him or a similar player at some point in the future. It's not Danault or bust.

Who’s the idiot play-by-play guy? Is that Rick Ball? Just said Phillips played fir the Victoria Salsa of the Western League. It’s been 15 years or more since the Salsa were a BCHL team...

this is how they got in the cap mess they are in.

it's time to bite the bullet and keep what you got and let the contracts expire. by trying to find a premium 3c now, they'll just limit their flexibility next or the season after.

but getting a premium 3c is perfect for a "what do we need today?" style of management.
- RealityChecker

Disagree. There is no prospect in the system that projects as a top 3C or close. That said drafting more & RHD remain a need for the future.

Has there been a sale on Canuck pajamas?
- A_SteamingLombardi

no need. this fanbase buys whatever the team is selling.

you say your pajamas are too big? not to worry. you'll develop into them in 2 years.

Disagree. There is no prospect in the system that projects as a top 3C or close. That said drafting more & RHD remain a need for the future.
- Nighthawk

We're discussing long term fits and solutions ffs
- Nucker101

yeah, because UFAs best years with a team are always 3-5 years down the road. they're always appreciating assets.

Reading comprehension is weak as hell


We're discussing long term fits and solutions ffs, if Danault is too expensive then wait. The window opens during the 22/23 season, there's plenty of time between now and then. Were just dissing him as a possibility and the benefits of acquiring him or a similar player at some point in the future. It's not Danault or bust.
- Nucker101

Bingo 👍

Who’s the idiot play-by-play guy? Is that Rick Ball? Just said Phillips played fir the Victoria Salsa of the Western League. It’s been 15 years or more since the Salsa were a BCHL team...
- 1970vintage

Hrudy is (frank)ing annoying, massive homer despite calling a national game

Agree to disagree not sure what kind of production you're expecting out of them.
- Nucker101

> 1.0ppg for the top guys would be nice.

Capable of playing all situations would be nice.

Disagree. There is no prospect in the system that projects as a top 3C or close. That said drafting more & RHD remain a need for the future.
- Nighthawk

Costmar and Zlodeyev both have 3lc upside. Are both couple years away at least.

no need. this fanbase buys whatever the team is selling.

you say your pajamas are too big? not to worry. you'll develop into them in 2 years.
- RealityChecker

😂😂

yeah, because UFAs best years with a team are always 3-5 years down the road. they're always appreciating assets.
- RealityChecker

see my edit, no one's saying to sign a 30 year old to a 3+ year deal.

They just need to add some one from the magical '82 Cup run to the front office.

> 1.0ppg for the top guys would be nice.

Capable of playing all situations would be nice.
- 1970vintage

1+PPG + playing in all situations gotcha. So basically you want a core of superstars who are all top 30 players in the league.

Yeah baby!
What a pass by Tanev!

Disagree. There is no prospect in the system that projects as a top 3C or close. That said drafting more & RHD remain a need for the future.
- Nighthawk

That is a serious problem for a GM who has had 7 years to rebuild the team.

Disagree. There is no prospect in the system that projects as a top 3C or close. That said drafting more & RHD remain a need for the future.
- Nighthawk

that wasn't my point.

my point is that you run with what you got. when you're actually about to compete (and they are not now, nor next year) is when you go out and sign/trade for impact players.

by signing a impactful UFA now, the team will be better next year but when they are truly able to make the jump, that UFA will most likely be on the decline.

so, the point you missed is that you either draft and develop them (which you'll find out in 2-3 years) or you go out and get that in 2-3 years when the team is ready to fully compete.

you guys think that they are 1 or 2 players away. even JB said 2 years. and that's coming from a guy who was trying to save his job.

Costmar and Zlodeyev both have 3lc upside. Are both couple years away at least.
- manvanfan

Hopefully but need that time to develop & dominate in the minors while doing so. The added time by getting a true good 3C allows that.

They just need to add some one from the magical '82 Cup run to the front office.
- Marwood

Stan the Man is already there.

> 1.0ppg for the top guys would be nice.

Capable of playing all situations would be nice.
- 1970vintage

There was only 21 forwards in the league that did that this year.

He allowed a soft shot along the ice, what a terrible defensive play!
- Nucker101

Please don't tell me you are insuating that was more on holtby than it was Hughes, cause that's ridiculous lol

see my edit, no one's saying to sign a 30 year old to a 3+ year deal.
- Nucker101

https://www.capfriendly.c...m/players/phillip-danault

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