“a lot to unravel”……trade Miller and start over with our young players


Edit: either that or trade Horvat for PLD out of Winterpeg and put him on Pettersson’s wing. Maybe try and get Josh Anderson out of Montreal as well, I don’t think Podkolzin is ready for a top six position, too inconsistent yet.
- LeftCoaster

He is. 14 goals with very limited TOI in 79 games. Remember how many geniuses here said we would never have another 30 goal scorer?

He is. 14 goals with very limited TOI in 79 games. Remember how many geniuses here said we would never have another 30 goal scorer?


- LordHumungous

I don't think people come in here for the intellect.

They thought they were punishing me with the ban I got.
- VanHockeyGuy

The little boy in charge is hilarious.

So, both New Jersey at #2 and Ottawa at #7 are interested in moving those picks, for top 6 help.
Hopefully Allvin is is all over this.
- Reubenkincade

- Miller for #2 overall
- Boeser for #7 overall

Sign malkin + nushkinin and run them with Podz!
Trade one of 3 first rounders for younger D that's decent
Keep the other 2 prospects....

If JTM's or? camp make it more prohibitive for the Canuck's to execute upgrades they have to move the player(s), question is when?

Hearing the Canucks are looking for a 2dn round pick for this draft. I really don't care who they move as long as the deal makes sense. Unlike JB's short sighted trades.
- VanHockeyGuy

I don’t know much of anything about putting a hockey team together, I do know how to play the game though, that said, the practice of throwing shit against the wall to see what sticks like Jim Benning used to do needs to stop!!

Just my personal opinion but I don’t think the Canucks are deep enough at the forward positions and their defense is tragic, moving Miller (or someone) is a must to start this thing over and build on top of the youth we’ve already acquired from losing so God damned much under Benning.

He is. 14 goals with very limited TOI in 79 games. Remember how many geniuses here said we would never have another 30 goal scorer?


- LordHumungous

ISN’T

Pretty quiet here, may have to hit the Leaf's thread again.
- VanHockeyGuy

Preparing for 3-0 TB

I don’t know much of anything about putting a hockey team together, I do know how to play the game though, that said, the practice of throwing shit against the wall to see what sticks like Jim Benning used to do needs to stop!!

Just my personal opinion but I don’t think the Canucks are deep enough at the forward positions and their defense is tragic, moving Miller (or someone) is a must to start this thing over and build on top of the youth we’ve already acquired from losing so God damned much under Benning.
- LeftCoaster

We’ve got a couple of the pieces you need(C,D,G), d being the biggest hole(s) imo. If JR somehow convinces Malkin to come that’s a game changer. Still need D, but there are good ufa D too.

I don’t know much of anything about putting a hockey team together, I do know how to play the game though, that said, the practice of throwing shit against the wall to see what sticks like Jim Benning used to do needs to stop!!

Just my personal opinion but I don’t think the Canucks are deep enough at the forward positions and their defense is tragic, moving Miller (or someone) is a must to start this thing over and build on top of the youth we’ve already acquired from losing so God damned much under Benning.
- LeftCoaster

I hope management pulls off the moves they hope to, whatever that may be. It will be an interesting summer.

- Miller for #2 overall
- Boeser for #7 overall

Sign malkin + nushkinin and run them with Podz!
Trade one of 3 first rounders for younger D that's decent
Keep the other 2 prospects....
- canucksfan1944

Did NJ hire Benning? Or was that Ottawa?

Did NJ hire Benning? Or was that Ottawa?
- K-man25

He won't be a GM in the NHL anymore.

I don't think people come in here for the intellect.
- VanHockeyGuy

lol true story.

He won't be a GM in the NHL anymore.
- VanHockeyGuy

Green will coach.

Benning will GM.

Bet?

Green will coach.

Benning will GM.

Bet?


- LordHumungous

Green yes, Benning I don't think so.

I wonder if Cal Foote would be available? Fit's the profile JR is looking for.

VAN coaching changes.

https://www.nhl.com/canuc...oaching-staff/c-334242654

VAN coaching changes.

https://www.nhl.com/canuc...oaching-staff/c-334242654
- VanHockeyGuy

I don't understand keeping King. He ran the teams worst PK ever, it got better after that other guy took over the PK.

I don’t know much of anything about putting a hockey team together, I do know how to play the game though, that said, the practice of throwing shit against the wall to see what sticks like Jim Benning used to do needs to stop!!

Just my personal opinion but I don’t think the Canucks are deep enough at the forward positions and their defense is tragic, moving Miller (or someone) is a must to start this thing over and build on top of the youth we’ve already acquired from losing so God damned much under Benning.
- LeftCoaster

Not start over but about 2 years of retooling & stocking the farm. This 1st offseason should see a big taste of change.

Preparing for 3-0 TB
- neem55

Tampa is in the process of killing a lot of Eastern brackets. Mine included.

Not start over but about 2 years of retooling & stocking the farm. This 1st offseason should see a big taste of change.
- Nighthawk

That russian free agent sign anywhere yet?

So Miller for #2, Boeser for #7, sign Horvat long term, fans in shambles?
- 1970vintage

I'm hoping they wouldn't gamble an asset like Miller for a high pick. Although you are probably getting a very good player in return, there is more risk than trading for a young established player. Trading for a number 2 would probably fall short of a package deal. If this management is going to be as good at scouting and analytics as people believe, they could probably do well with the picks that would come in a package and still have a excellent impact player to join the team immediately.

VAN coaching changes.

https://www.nhl.com/canuc...oaching-staff/c-334242654
- VanHockeyGuy

I can't believe they are keeping King.

I'm hoping they wouldn't gamble an asset like Miller for a high pick. Although you are probably getting a very good player in return, there is more risk that trading for young established player. Trading for a number 2 would probably fall short of a package deal. If this management is going to be as good at at scouting and analytics as people believe, they could probably do well with the picks that would come in a package and still have a excellent impact player to join the team immediately.
- boonerbuck

Agreed we have to get a good player back in any package for Miller. Picks are nice but the need is much more than only prospects. This is where the analytics & pro & amateur scouts will make their hay.

Tampa is in the process of killing a lot of Eastern brackets. Mine included.
- Load Management

I bet on Florida before the regular season, I’ve still got a chance with Carolina and Avs, but the bolts look scary for a threepeat.

I don't understand keeping King. He ran the teams worst PK ever, it got better after that other guy took over the PK.
- Retinalz

PP, not PK.

I'm hoping they wouldn't gamble an asset like Miller for a high pick. Although you are probably getting a very good player in return, there is more risk than trading for a young established player. Trading for a number 2 would probably fall short of a package deal. If this management is going to be as good at at scouting and analytics as people believe, they could probably do well with the picks that would come in a package and still have a excellent impact player to join the team immediately.
- boonerbuck

I was just being a jerk. I don’t expect that a) NJ would trade the #2 pick for a player like Miller, unless they knew he was going to sign a sweetheart deal. Also Boeser isn’t getting you a #7…

Plus I agree, I’d rather get a 20-22 year old kid with a lot of potential.