Will cost more than that. Look at what Povorov cost.
- VANTEL

Peeke is close to Provorov? I wouldn't say so. Peeke on a good team Is closer to a 4/5 D.

Edit: he may have had the 2nd worst season last year next to OEL of any D in the league. Minus 41 😆

It is actually very easy to trade for an injured Dman.
- VANTEL

If he's injured next season I'll agree with you. I didn't see an issue with sitting someone with the playoffs out of reach.

How they surround that move is equally as important.

Well team needs a top 4 lefty now more than a righty.
- manvanfan

That falls into the 25ish age group. Won't be cheap.

Well team needs a top 4 lefty now more than a righty.
- manvanfan

We need good D prospects on both sides for sure. We also need another C prospect.

I liked the trade when it happened but I quickly seen how far OEL had fallen. You have to fix it. It was crazy not to take this year of a 7 mil cap break.

Nighthawk suggested next year but then you are paying him 7 mil to save 2 mil in year 8.
- VANTEL

That is what happens with the bloated horrible long term contracts Every GM should be very wary of doing these type of deals But they will NOT because they love spending some elses money LOL

That falls into the 25ish age group. Won't be cheap.
- VanHockeyGuy

You don't need D in that range. You need guys that can play now on short deals and be able to draft their replacements. You could spend 2 entire drafts on Dmen and C to fill organizational needs.

That is what happens with the bloated horrible long term contracts Every GM should be very wary of doing these type of deals But they will NOT because they love spending some elses money LOL
- broncohorvath

GM are crazy for sure. Two more long term contracts handed out this week.

You don't need D in that range. You need guys that can play now on short deals and be able to draft their replacements. You could spend 2 entire drafts on Dmen and C to fill organizational needs.
- golfingsince

DPetey

I think Hirose might fill a left side spot this year.

I think todays buyout eases the noose of needing to trade now to create space.

Thank you Michael

You don't need D in that range. You need guys that can play now on short deals and be able to draft their replacements. You could spend 2 entire drafts on Dmen and C to fill organizational needs.
- golfingsince

Two problems with this...

a) Canucks don't value draft picks

b) Canucks tend to overlook drafting D.

Two problems with this...

a) Canucks don't value draft picks

b) Canucks tend to overlook drafting D.
- VanHockeyGuy

Or they do and don't develop them properly (or else get injured and aren't what they should/could be) - see OJ, Rathbone, Woo

OEL was the second most wanted buyout on CF. Suck it # 1 wanted buyout.

OEL was the second most wanted buyout on CF. Suck it # 1 wanted buyout.
- VANTEL

Now trade Miller and Boeser and use that money to extend EP40 and build around him. Make him the Eichel or MacKinnon of the Canucks and build a team like Vegas/Colorado.

Two problems with this...

a) Canucks don't value draft picks

b) Canucks tend to overlook drafting D.
- VanHockeyGuy

I can't judge what they do this draft until they do it. They've been with the team what an entire 18 months or so?

DPetey

I think Hirose might fill a left side spot this year.
- VANTEL

Hopefully it works out but we still need like 8 D for the year, same as any other.

Thanks Mike

Hopefully it works out but we still need like 8 D for the year, same as any other.
- golfingsince

Maybe we can get some more reclamation projects?

Maybe we can get some more reclamation projects?
- VanHockeyGuy

Hanifin?

At least he will appreciate NHL dressing rooms.

That falls into the 25ish age group. Won't be cheap.
- VanHockeyGuy

Some cheap replacements with some experience that might cost very little to acquire.

Jake Bean, Marco Scandella, possible Mike Reilly from Boston that may gain Van an asset to take on contract.

Maybe we can get some more reclamation projects?
- VanHockeyGuy

Should leave the 13th forward and 1 D spot open to make some waiver claims at the start of the season. Should be lots of reclamation projects in there this year that might just need a fresh start.

Should leave the 13th forward and 1 D spot open to make some waiver claims at the start of the season. Should be lots of reclamation projects in there this year that might just need a fresh start.
- manvanfan

Like Vitaly Kravtsov?

A brief snippet on how we're doing...

A brief snippet on how we're doing...


- VanHockeyGuy

The important thing is that we got rid of Vigneault.