I heard a lot of people were pissed at Gauds and Canucks acted quickly. I don't think it was anything other than get this dumb f*ck away from me.
- VANTEL

Yeah I kind of figured some of the guys were pissed at him so Benning made a quick decision to get him out of town.

Zack MacEwen or Braden Holtby....that's my guess. Motte makes sense as well though, good bottom six guy.
- LeftCoaster

Those three are my guesses as well

Zack MacEwen or Braden Holtby....that's my guess. Motte makes sense as well though, good bottom six guy.
- LeftCoaster

Canucks can choose to protect Motte or make a deal with Seattle. Not a deal where Seattle is holding all the leverage though because Canucks aren't worried about losing something really.

Canucks can choose to protect Motte or make a deal with Seattle. Not a deal where Seattle is holding all the leverage though because Canucks aren't worried about losing something really.
- manvanfan

The Canucks don't have a lot of good players to pick from so it's really a non-issue regardless of who they take.

The Canucks don't have a lot of good players to pick from so it's really a non-issue regardless of who they take.
- LeftCoaster

Exactly so depending on who Seattle chooses, Van could make a hockey trade with them after.

Exactly so depending on who Seattle chooses, Van could make a hockey trade with them after.
- manvanfan

Yup...for sure.

The Canucks don't have a lot of good players to pick from so it's really a non-issue regardless of who they take.
- LeftCoaster

I think Seattle takes either Lind or Gadjovich, if they aren't protected.
This way they have some prospects in the system.
There are a few teams that don't have much to offer, so why not take someone not yet in the league.

I think Seattle takes either Lind or Gadjovich, if they aren't protected.
This way they have some prospects in the system.
There are a few teams that don't have much to offer, so why not take someone not yet in the league.
- Reubenkincade

Yup...for sure.
- LeftCoaster

I wonder if more or less deals will be made this time around in the E-draft.

Last time in a few deals teams ended up giving up more than if they would have just let a player be chosen.

It is not all doom and gloom . Yes Canucks don't need to worry about Seattle draft but keep in mind Rathbone Hughes Hoglander and Podkolzin don't need to be protected.

I think Canucks have around 14 very good players and need to upgrade about 9 players over the next two years.

This core is very young.

Somebody needs to replace Nucker in the Jan Levine draft on here.

Somebody needs to replace Nucker in the Jan Levine draft on here.
- manvanfan

I expect he will select Lysell.

I expect he will select Lysell.
- Reubenkincade

I was thinking you should do it instead but I had my concerns about who you would pick as well

Did you see Will Scouch's video on Cole Sillinger? It's an interesting case for a player that nothing ever makes sense. It just seems as if he has a tool kit every team dreams of without the ability to use the right tool at the right time always.

I wouldn't say it's his hockey IQ is low, it might be just more attitude and maturity.

Just seen this on CapFriendly

Holtby and Schmidt for BOS 2021 third

Just seen this on CapFriendly

Holtby and Schmidt for BOS 2021 third
- VANTEL

Not the worst idea but I feel we can get more for Schmidt and convince Seattle to take Holtby as a Vet goalie for whatever starter they select.

Not the worst idea but I feel we can get more for Schmidt and convince Seattle to take Holtby as a Vet goalie for whatever starter they select.
- Retinalz

Tempting

Jim Benning says the Canucks will be better next season because they're heading back to the Pacific Division.

Putting Seattle aside for a moment, I took a look at how all the Pacific teams fared last season, and why California might not be as much of a cakewalk as it first appears...

https://www.hockeybuzz.co...cific-Division/194/112305

I think Seattle takes either Lind or Gadjovich, if they aren't protected.
This way they have some prospects in the system.
There are a few teams that don't have much to offer, so why not take someone not yet in the league.
- Reubenkincade

Well, they won’t have an AHL team for another season, so they’ll just be loaning guys out to other clubs this year.

Aatu Raty, C, Karpat-Liiga: Raty was considered to be a top prospect in this class at one point, but he had a poor draft season and saw his stock fall considerably.

“I think he was just one of those guys who was more physically advanced than other players at an early age, I never believed in the hype. He’s a worker with some skill, but I don’t see a ton of hockey sense in his game.”

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Somebody makes sure load management see's this
- manvanfan

Hasn't changed my opinion. Can't wait to watch him prove whoever wrote this drivel wrong.