There are UFAs that will be priced in the 3 mil range that are younger .Montour ,Bogasian , Staal Hjalmarsson Niskanen .
- VANTEL

Hey I'm all for replacing him, that said, it's not as easy as just saying I'll take this guy or that guy in free agency, where you tend to overpay. That's a two-way street. If Benning waits too long he runs the risk of losing Edler, unlikely as he doesn't want to play anywhere else, and or losing out on free agency.

There are UFAs that will be priced in the 3 mil range that are younger .Montour ,Bogasian , Staal Hjalmarsson Niskanen .
- VANTEL

Bogosian is a bottom pairing guy at best, Niskanen and Hjalmarsson are both going to be 34, Staal is no longer an NHL player(and is 34)

Why would you dump Edler for a guy who is 1 year younger and inferior at hockey?

I think JB is banking hard on Juolevi becoming that guy. Edler probably goes to 1 year contracts from here on until either OJ grows into that role, or they make a trade/signing to replace Edler.
- NorthNuck

That would be optimal. I think Edler signs another one year contract around 4 million as we're just not there yet to replace him. Unless someone in free agency really wants to play in Vancouver?

Hey I'm all for replacing him, that said, it's not as easy as just saying I'll take this guy or that guy in free agency, where you tend to overpay. That's a two-way street. If Benning waits too long he runs the risk of losing Edler, unlikely as he doesn't want to play anywhere else, and or losing out on free agency.
- Pacificgem

I agree. I am all for bringing him back too if it is a one year 2 mil contract. Anything over that and I would move on.

I agree. I am all for bringing him back too if it is a one year 2 mil contract. Anything over that and I would move on.
- VANTEL

Way to low, he's still a 4-5 million dollar guy on a one year deal.

Gallant doesn't suck, that's a stupid homer Canuck statement. He's a good coach.
- Pacificgem

Breakfast drinking appears to be a new trend.

That would be optimal. I think Edler signs another one year contract around 4 million as we're just not there yet to replace him. Unless someone in free agency really wants to play in Vancouver?
- Pacificgem

Sounds about right. I don't think there's anyone in free agency that makes sense as a fit to replace him this year.

Bogosian is a bottom pairing guy at best, Niskanen and Hjalmarsson are both going to be 34, Staal is no longer an NHL player(and is 34)

Why would you dump Edler for a guy who is 1 year younger and inferior at hockey?
- NorthNuck

Edler is close to two years older than Staal. I was throwing names out there only . If Edler wants 4 mil and Staal wants 1 mil then welcome aboard Staal.

Just because Edler is the best Dman (which he is not) it doesn't mean he is a good Dman.

That would be optimal. I think Edler signs another one year contract around 4 million as we're just not there yet to replace him. Unless someone in free agency really wants to play in Vancouver?
- Pacificgem

NTC?

Way to low, he's still a 4-5 million dollar guy on a one year deal.
- Pacificgem

He can join Tanev

Breakfast drinking appears to be a new trend.
- Marwood

I like a little Carolans Irish Cream in my coffee on occasion in the morning as well, but to say Gallant isn't a good coach is pure nonsense.

Edler is close to two years older than Staal. I was throwing names out there only . If Edler wants 4 mil and Staal wants 1 mil then welcome aboard Staal.

Just because Edler is the best Dman (which he is not) it doesn't mean he is a good Dman.
- VANTEL

It also doesn't mean to get a worse defenseman for cheaper. We have ELC's that are better to use than Staal or BoGo.

NTC?
- VanHockeyGuy

NMC

Elliotte reporting Coyotes could be interested in Tanner Pearson if he becomes available.


JB; "We're going to wait and see"

Edler is close to two years older than Staal. I was throwing names out there only . If Edler wants 4 mil and Staal wants 1 mil then welcome aboard Staal.

Just because Edler is the best Dman (which he is not) it doesn't mean he is a good Dman.
- VANTEL

I find it strange that you want to make the team worse in the name of saving money.

Gallant doesn't suck, that's a stupid homer Canuck statement. He's a good coach.
- Pacificgem

How is that a homer statement? I’m not advocating we keep Green. Gallant has been tossed in the trash by multiple teams and is having trouble getting a job. Is that bad luck? Does he deserve better? Perhaps he hasn’t been popular with his players and employers

It also doesn't mean to get a worse defenseman for cheaper. We have ELC's that are better to use than Staal or BoGo.
- Retinalz

Lefty said Staal was playing meaningful minutes for Detroit this year. Unfortunately I don't get to see many games outside the North division.

I know Bogasian is playing meaningful minutes at 1 mil a year . Chara is playing meaningful minutes for 800 K

Breakfast drinking appears to be a new trend.
- Marwood

What specifically do you like about Gallant?

Lefty said Staal was playing meaningful minutes for Detroit this year. Unfortunately I don't get to see many games outside the North division.

I know Bogasian is playing meaningful minutes at 1 mil a year . Chara is playing meaningful minutes for 800 K
- VANTEL

Meaningful.

I like a little Carolans Irish Cream in my coffee on occasion in the morning as well, but to say Gallant isn't a good coach is pure nonsense.
- Pacificgem

I had some baileys w my coffee today but that hardly qualifies as breakfast drinking. I wish

What specifically do you like about Gallant?
- CanuckDon

He has the same haircut as Marwood.

Elliotte reporting Coyotes could be interested in Tanner Pearson if he becomes available.


JB; "We're going to wait and see"
- VanHockeyGuy

Wtf why Arizona 🤦🏻‍♂️

He has the same haircut as Marwood.
- VanHockeyGuy

Lol all makes sense now. Let’s bag Gallant before calgary does!

Wtf why Arizona 🤦🏻‍♂️
- CanuckDon

Pearson's not getting traded.

Meaningful.
- VanHockeyGuy

If Edler is the glue holding your D together then I suggest you draft as high as you possibly can