I would be thrilled if the Canucks added at least 3 new defensemen. Not OEL, at this stage of the rebuild.
- Reubenkincade

I just threw a name out there. There are ways to move Meyers . They may also keep him .

I would be thrilled if the Canucks added at least 3 new defensemen. Not OEL, at this stage of the rebuild.
- Reubenkincade

I'd say it's more of a re-tool, the core is in place, just need to surround them with the right players

I'd say it's more of a re-tool, the core is in place, just need to surround them with the right players
- Nucker101

Tweak ?

I don't think you are going to see Hamonic here next year.

I can see Canucks looking into a Myers for OEL swap (Did not say I approve it) . Benn is not coming back , Looks like OJ is on the way out.

I don't really care one way or the other if Edler comes back or not if it is cheap.
- VANTEL

Benning mentioned strong defensive dmen so I can see Hamonic still being in play for Benning depending on how things shake out over these next couple of weeks

I don't think you are going to see Hamonic here next year.

I can see Canucks looking into a Myers for OEL swap (Did not say I approve it) . Benn is not coming back , Looks like OJ is on the way out.

I don't really care one way or the other if Edler comes back or not if it is cheap.
- VANTEL

If the canucks add OEL by getting rid of Myers, it will be a massive mistake.

Myers 3 more years at 6aav
OEL 6 more years at 8.25aav

OEL has also regressed like crazy the last 3 years. I'd 100% rather keep Myers and let him play out 3 more years, unless it's Myers for OEL and 50% retained and a high pick coming back to us.

Tweak ?
- VANTEL

Sure I guess, I just think that the rebuild word makes more sense for a team that doesn't have a good young core yet, Canucks are past that stage.

I just threw a name out there. There are ways to move Meyers . They may also keep him .
- VANTEL

I wouldn't protect any defensemen. None are worth the space.

I'd say it's more of a re-tool, the core is in place, just need to surround them with the right players
- Nucker101

Bennings burner confirmed.

I wouldn't protect any defensemen. None are worth the space.
- Reubenkincade

Thankfully you aren't the GM then

Sure I guess, I just think that the rebuild word makes more sense for a team that doesn't have a good young core yet, Canucks are past that stage.
- Nucker101

Debatable.

I'd say it's more of a re-tool, the core is in place, just need to surround them with the right players
- Nucker101

I like this post, very philosophical. Can you re-tool a re-build that was never really built? What is a foundational player if he is not foundational? Do you know who you are if you're just a dude satirizing a dude disguised as another dude?

Thankfully you aren't the GM then
- Nucker101

I like this post, very philosophical. Can you re-tool a re-build that was never really built? What is a foundational player if he is not foundational? Do you know who you are if you're just a dude satirizing a dude disguised as another dude?
- NewYorkNuck

Debatable.
- Reubenkincade

Pettersson
Hughes
Demko
Boeser

All are in the conversation for top players 25 and under at their respective positions. Hoglander just had a fanatic rookie season, if he becomes a better finisher, he'll be on that list as well. Podkolzin also projects to be a core player. Horvat is a great 2C and captain still in his prime. Miller is a power forward in his prime.

Because they canucks have no other options though. It's not as though he would be there by choice if we had suitable players who could properly play the top 4.
- Codes1087

But didn't you just say there is no difference in their situations? There's a pretty sizable difference.

If the canucks add OEL by getting rid of Myers, it will be a massive mistake.

Myers 3 more years at 6aav
OEL 6 more years at 8.25aav

OEL has also regressed like crazy the last 3 years. I'd 100% rather keep Myers and let him play out 3 more years, unless it's Myers for OEL and 50% retained and a high pick coming back to us.
- Codes1087

I would be thrilled if the Canucks added at least 3 new defensemen. Not OEL, at this stage of the rebuild.
- Reubenkincade

OEL, Hamilton and Seth Jones. N4U to provide the details.

But didn't you just say there is no difference in their situations? There's a pretty sizable difference.
- NorthNuck

I disagree. I think both are in a position to retire and be surpassed by young players. League minimums and acceptance of being 13th forward and 7th D should be the reality for both players and both clubs

Pettersson
Hughes
Demko
Boeser

All are in the conversation for top players 25 and under at their respective positions. Hoglander just had a fanatic rookie season, if he becomes a better finisher, he'll be on that list as well. Podkolzin also projects to be a core player. Horvat is a great 2C and captain still in his prime. Miller is a power forward in his prime.
- Nucker101

Genuine question, do people use power forward to mean someone who scores and also throws some hits? I don't really see Miller as a guy who intimidates anyone physically or who forces people out of his way. He is physical when it comes to puck retrieval, but I don't think anyone is afraid of playing against him.

OEL, Hamilton and Seth Jones. N4U to provide the details.
- RealityChecker

Easy, LTIRetire the following:

Beagle, Rouss, Eriksson, Virtanen, Holtby, Myers.

I disagree. I think both are in a position to retire and be surpassed by young players. League minimums and acceptance of being 13th forward and 7th D should be the reality for both players and both clubs
- Codes1087

Spezza didn't need to be passed he was already on the 4th line? Edler logged top 4 minutes last year and there isn't anyone on the team who looks ready to bump him down.

I like this post, very philosophical. Can you re-tool a re-build that was never really built? What is a foundational player if he is not foundational? Do you know who you are if you're just a dude satirizing a dude disguised as another dude?
- NewYorkNuck

Nah, he's tugg speedman and there's a reason why tugg never won an Oscar.

- NorthNuck

Carolina got a 1st round pick so that Toronto could get out of 1 year of Marleaus contract. Arizona would be shedding 25 million and 3 years of cap space.

https://twitter.com/JFres.../1406464006391541760?s=19

Spezza didn't need to be passed he was already on the 4th line? Edler logged top 4 minutes last year and there isn't anyone on the team who looks ready to bump him down.
- NorthNuck

If we continue to bring back the same awful D every year, we don't deserve to improve.

Edler again logged top 4 minutes because we had no players who could, so he played way above his weight class. It's time for fresh faces, younger and faster players. Rathbone played 8 games and was unreal in his small sample size. The canucks can go younger+cheaper in the UFA market than Edler as well. It's time to move on

Pettersson
Hughes
Demko
Boeser

All are in the conversation for top players 25 and under at their respective positions. Hoglander just had a fanatic rookie season, if he becomes a better finisher, he'll be on that list as well. Podkolzin also projects to be a core player. Horvat is a great 2C and captain still in his prime. Miller is a power forward in his prime.
- Nucker101

It's a very good core, not everyone will agree, but I like Miller, Pettersson, Boeser, Hoglander, Demko, Rathbone and hoping Podkolzin shows as much promise as Hogs did in his first year.