Carol Schram: Vancouver Canucks Sign G Jacob Markstrom to 3-Year Contract Extension The Vancouver Canucks announced on Thursday that they have signed goaltender Jacob Markstrom to a three-year contract extension, eliminating the risk of potentially losing him as a free agent next year.

Benning in on Shipachov? Options at C

I like the signing👍

From VanHockeyGuy, on Shipachyov:

It's not clear yet whether or not Shipachyov can—or wants to—leave Russia.

He was a machine from what I saw of him at World Championships. Very interesting possibility if he does want to come over.

What's going on??? Signing a top young player EARLY??? The Nucks never do that. We always wait until after they've had a break-through year and end up paying a lot more than we would have had to pay a year before...

What's going on??? Signing a top young player EARLY??? The Nucks never do that. We always wait until after they've had a break-through year and end up paying a lot more than we would have had to pay a year before...
- stringerbell

it's getting better all the time.

What's going on??? Signing a top young player EARLY??? The Nucks never do that. We always wait until after they've had a break-through year and end up paying a lot more than we would have had to pay a year before...
- stringerbell

Stecher, Gartieg, Tanev to name a few

From VanHockeyGuy, on Shipachyov:

It's not clear yet whether or not Shipachyov can—or wants to—leave Russia.

He was a machine from what I saw of him at World Championships. Very interesting possibility if he does want to come over.
- Carol Schram

Carol; Hopefully he can have a Bromance with Tryamkin? It would also create more competition down the middle.

What's going on??? Signing a top young player EARLY??? The Nucks never do that. We always wait until after they've had a break-through year and end up paying a lot more than we would have had to pay a year before...
- stringerbell

"The times, they are a changin" - Ron Burgundy had never heard that song....

What's going on??? Signing a top young player EARLY??? The Nucks never do that. We always wait until after they've had a break-through year and end up paying a lot more than we would have had to pay a year before...
- stringerbell

April 8, 2015.

Benning locked up Top young players named Sbisa and Dorsett early... that's been quite the coup for him.

Another win for Milos!!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fws9ENCSheU

Thanks Carol
It was good seeing Gudbranson jamming those little chocolate donuts into his gob, they should help with his training.

April 8, 2015.

Benning locked up Top young players named Sbisa and Dorsett early... that's been quite the coup for him.
- Vanoxy

Benning is shrewd dude...I can see him packing up Sbisa and Dorsett for Raymond-Bieksa and a 2nd.

Thanks Carol
It was good seeing Gudbranson jamming those little chocolate donuts into his gob, they should help with his training.


- A_SteamingLombardi

I think the Markstrom deal is fine, it will be great if he can prove he can become a starter.

I do wonder how the new goalie gear will effect the younger players though as they all seem to be huge and rely on size and positioning.

I predict that we will see some of the "best goalies" struggle because they will won't be able to cover as much net by simply going down and keeping their upper body straight.

Where did the Shipachov rumours come from?

Where did the Shipachov rumours come from?
- dbot

Apparently he's been touching women in Buffalo

Good to know the starting goalie is pleased with the direction of the team. Gotta keep that guy happy, he will likely carry the team this year if we do well.

I think the Markstrom deal is fine, it will be great if he can prove he can become a starter.

I do wonder how the new goalie gear will effect the younger players though as they all seem to be huge and rely on size and positioning.

I predict that we will see some of the "best goalies" struggle because they will won't be able to cover as much net by simply going down and keeping their upper body straight.
- belcherbd

It's going to be an interesting year for goalies that's for sure.

Good to know the starting goalie is pleased with the direction of the team. Gotta keep that guy happy, he will likely carry the team this year if we do well.
- NorthNuck

We need a good ol goalie controversy. Its been too long.

"When in Rome..."

Another win for Milos!!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fws9ENCSheU
- LordHumungous

Liar!!!

Nathan MacKinnon signs 7 year deal at 6.3 cap hit.

7.7 million remain for Barrie, Grigerenko and Pickard.

Nathan MacKinnon signs 7 year deal at 6.3 cap hit.

7.7 million remain for Barrie, Grigerenko and Pickard.
- WhatTheNuck

OH snap! Sbisa, Burrows (retain 2 mill) + standard 2nd for Barrie and grigorenko... Lock it down