Do you understand that we were leading the div before these players were acquired ?
- CanuckDon

Yes however Lindholm and Zadorov were a part of holding that div lead. No?

Just seems our PP was never the same post-Kuzmenko and Lafferty and Mikheyev gone now too changes the dynamic is all.

I feel like they’re gonna make a play for Reinhart or Stamkos. But we also need Toughness and PK brought in.

I feel like they’re gonna make a play for Reinhart or Stamkos. But we also need Toughness and PK brought in.
- I-own_da-Northwest

The team has zero interest in Stamkos. Thank god

I feel like they’re gonna make a play for Reinhart or Stamkos. But we also need Toughness and PK brought in.
- I-own_da-Northwest

Reinhart maybe, but if they were in on Stamkos we'd have heard rumours by now that he's being courted by FA and seen in Vancouver. Besides, I have a feeling he's going to Detroit or Columbus

We lost Kuzmenko Lafferty Mikheyev (Lindholm and Zadorov later) so far how will it all be the same lol?

Canucks will need to swap in another 5-6 scraps to replace some of the talent we lost. Unless some AHL guys are ready for the jump.

Ain't gonna be easy.
- LordHumungous

The Canucks most dominant portion of the season(first two 3rds) was without Lindholm and Zadorov. During that time, Kuz and Mikky were not contributing very much at all. Lafferty was good first quarter of the season and a spare part after that. RT is still the coach and one more season with him should tune up a few player I would hope.

In reality, we have all the pieces who carried the team to the division title still. Some holes to fill yes but I think winning the division has more to do with the question of how Edmonton plays next season. Hang over? Does Vegas rebound and play better? Those are the only two challengers.

The Canucks most dominant portion of the season(first two 3rds) was without Lindholm and Zadorov. During that time, Kuz and Mikky were not contributing very much at all. Lafferty was good first quarter of the season and a spare part after that. RT is still the coach and one more season with him should tune up a few player I would hope.

In reality, we have all the pieces who carried the team to the division title still. Some holes to fill yes but I think winning the division has more to do with the question of how Edmonton plays next season. Hang over? Does Vegas rebound and play better? Those are the only two challengers.
- boonerbuck

I think LA probably is much better without PLD and might push for 2nd or 3rd in the division. Edmonton probably does dip like Vegas did after winning the Cup but will still push for the division, Vegas probably fades, especially if they lose Marchessault, but is still formidable. With the holes we have at present, we're still a playoff team, but we're probably a WC team unless we shore up our top 6 and D

I think LA probably is much better without PLD and might push for 2nd or 3rd in the division. Edmonton probably does dip like Vegas did after winning the Cup but will still push for the division, Vegas probably fades, especially if they lose Marchessault, but is still formidable. With the holes we have at present, we're still a playoff team, but we're probably a WC team unless we shore up our top 6 and D
- DariusKnight

The Canucks are not going to sit on $15M entering the season. They will spend it on adding players to improve the team. All this fear the team won’t be good enough is not recognizing it’s a different culture and developed core.

Intrigued about Boqvist especially since he’s RHD.

Canucks lost a drafted Swede D who was traded out then later waived but found his game to win a Cup.

Maybe Boqvist can be a Forsling success story this time for Canucks. They have a chance with their improved system and coaching staff developing him.

Sam Reinhart signing at a steal:

Elliotte Friedman
@FriedgeHNIC
Good morning. This came in at:

8 x $8.625M

Guentzel signing with Tampa:

Elliotte Friedman
@FriedgeHNIC
Jake Guentzel is official at 7x$9M

Friedman put out his predictions for signings... doesn't have Van pegged for anyone

https://www.sportsnet.ca/...signing-season-kicks-off/

Players not qualified...

PLAYER POSITION TEAM QO PRICE
Jesper Boqvist F BOS $813.75K
Jacob Bryson D BUF $1.9M
Max Comtois F CAR $813.75K
Jake Bean D CBJ $2.8M
Alex Nylander F CBJ $813.75K
Dillon Dube F CGY $2.4M
Nils Lundkvist D DAL $874.125K
Sam Steel F DAL $892.5K
Blake Lizotte F LAK $1.675M
Cal Foote D NJD $840K
Michael McLeod F NJD $1.4M
Erik Brannstrom D OTT $2M
Parker Kelly F OTT $813.75K
Carter Hart G PHI $4.479M
Pierre-Olivier Joseph D PIT $892.5K
Kailer Yamamoto F SEA $1.5M
Calen Addison D SJS $866.25K
Filip Zadina F SJS $1.1M
Noah Gregor F TOR $813.75K
Akira Schmid G VGK $813.75K

Bertuzzi signing in Chicago

Free-agent forward Tyler Bertuzzi is expected to sign with the Chicago Blackhawks when the market opens Monday for four years at a $5.5 million annual average value, league sources said.

Sam Reinhart signing at a steal:



Guentzel signing with Tampa:
- NewYorkNuck

What sucks is those are offers Canucks easily would have made. But players with tax free and sunshine Florida life like it there when teams can be competitive.

Bertuzzi signing in Chicago
- NewYorkNuck

5.5$ is 1.5-2$ too much for that kid

never played a full season ever - and is 40-45pt average, mid/bot 6

Surprised he got so much more than Domi - there nearly identical players.

What sucks is those are offers Canucks easily would have made. But players with tax free and sunshine Florida life like it there when teams can be competitive.
- Quinn's Quest

So glad we didnt - those are two horrific contracts and the exact kinda mistakes I'm glad this org isnt making.

Reinhart had one really great year on a cup winning team, but we he ever repeated it? Doubt it. It's 2yrs too long and 1.6$ too much

Guentzel deal is terrifying - so happy we avoided that car crash.

Both deals will not age well

Players not qualified...

PLAYER POSITION TEAM QO PRICE
Jesper Boqvist F BOS $813.75K
Jacob Bryson D BUF $1.9M
Max Comtois F CAR $813.75K
Jake Bean D CBJ $2.8M
Alex Nylander F CBJ $813.75K
Dillon Dube F CGY $2.4M
Nils Lundkvist D DAL $874.125K
Sam Steel F DAL $892.5K
Blake Lizotte F LAK $1.675M
Cal Foote D NJD $840K
Michael McLeod F NJD $1.4M
Erik Brannstrom D OTT $2M
Parker Kelly F OTT $813.75K
Carter Hart G PHI $4.479M
Pierre-Olivier Joseph D PIT $892.5K
Kailer Yamamoto F SEA $1.5M
Calen Addison D SJS $866.25K
Filip Zadina F SJS $1.1M
Noah Gregor F TOR $813.75K
Akira Schmid G VGK $813.75K
- VanHockeyGuy

Comtois needs a reset - Tocc could rebuild his confidence. Work with the Sedins to build his board work and body protection.

McLeod and PO Joseph need chanage of scenery as well. Could be decent depth moves

- NewYorkNuck

What sucks is those are offers Canucks easily would have made. But players with tax free and sunshine Florida life like it there when teams can be competitive.
- Quinn's Quest

Sam really must love playing there cause he left a bucket on the table. I don't blame him that's exactly where id wanna play as well.

5.5$ is 1.5-2$ too much for that kid

never played a full season ever - and is 40-45pt average, mid/bot 6

Surprised he got so much more than Domi - there nearly identical players.
- Brooks_Light

Big overpayment.
Chicago tax for sucking.

Elliotte Friedman
@FriedgeHNIC
Chris Tanev signs for 6 x$4.5M in Toronto

Full no-move throughout. Approx 80 per cent in bonuses

Big overpayment.
Chicago tax for sucking.
- dbot

Pretty much. Balance out all those ELCs with overpaying for people to come. Such is the rebuild cycle.

Kulikov $1.15X4 - now thats a beautiful contract - one year too long but thats excellent value for 3rd pair shutdown guy and easy to get rid if necessary.

16mins TOI, 145 hits.

Dudes been on 7 teams in 5 years!

Toronto Maple Leafs
@MapleLeafs
·
11m
🖊️ We've signed defenceman Chris Tanev to a six-year contract

- NewYorkNuck

4.5 x 6 years.
Yikes.
Tanev will be 35 in December.

Good luck to him.