GDT: 2018 Free Agency: Jay Beagle 4 x 3M, Antoine Roussel 4 x 3.25M, both w/ limited NTCs

[Nucker42]

Never thought the Canucks would let him walk. 20 + points in his first real full year. I think this guy has potential.

Pedan went to the KHL, essentially it’s Pouliot for a 4th. I like that deal.

 

[Fire Benning]

That small amount of time where I thought they might've actually been willing to cut him loose was glorious.

 

[GetFocht]

So if Juolevi and Hughes makes the team, there is a massive log jam of defenceman.

Edler-Stecher
Hughes-Tanev
Juolevi-Gudbranson
Del Zotto
Pouliot
Hutton
Biega

 

[vancityluongo]

Burrows on unconditional waivers...

I'd sign him and give him the C. Buys Horvat a year of not having to answer for the failures of a dogshit team. Play Burr in 40% of the games like Edmonton did with Andrew Ference.

 

[CanaFan]

So if Juolevi and Hughes makes the team, there is a massive log jam of defenceman.

Edler-Stecher
Hughes-Tanev
Juolevi-Gudbranson
Del Zotto
Pouliot
Hutton
Biega

 

[pgj98m3]

So if Juolevi and Hughes makes the team, there is a massive log jam of defenceman.

Edler-Stecher
Hughes-Tanev
Juolevi-Gudbranson
Del Zotto
Pouliot
Hutton
Biega

No.....there is a massive logjam of players that are called defenceman.

 

[vancityluongo]

So if Juolevi and Hughes makes the team, there is a massive log jam of defenceman.

Edler-Stecher
Hughes-Tanev
Juolevi-Gudbranson
Del Zotto
Pouliot
Hutton
Biega

- Hutton is gone.
- One of Juolevi or Hughes will make the team but probably not both. My bet is Hughes plays in Utica.
- Biega is probably pushed out to Utica too. Would actually be a great partner for Hughes down there.

Edler - Stecher
Juolevi - Tanev
Del Zotto - Gudbranson
Pouliot

I'd try to ditch Del Zotto for a pick and bring in Michal Kempny for cheap (although his post Cup-win value is probably quite inflated). The defense isn't going to be fixed overnight in any case, so the above is probably what we'll see.

 

[coastal_nuck]

Burrows, Nash, Hamhuis would be great.

Sell Nash, Pouliot, Hutton, Sutter/Gagner towards the deadline for picks.

 

[y2kcanucks]

So if Juolevi and Hughes makes the team, there is a massive log jam of defenceman.

Edler-Stecher
Hughes-Tanev
Juolevi-Gudbranson
Del Zotto
Pouliot
Hutton
Biega

Hughes should not be in the NHL this year.

Juolevi needs to be good enough to make the NHL next year and if he doesn't that's a huge red flag.

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

Hughes should not be in the NHL this year.

Juolevi needs to be good enough to make the NHL next year and if he doesn't that's a huge red flag.

Agreed. Much as I am excited to see Hughes, I think giving him 1 more season in the NCAA will be to his benefit.

And Juolevi should absolutely be able to come into camp and prove himself worthier than some of the assorted lesser thans that we have on the back end. If not, it'll be very disappointing - and I say that as a Juolevi supporter.

 

[pgj98m3]

Burrows, Nash, Hamhuis would be great.

Sell Nash, Pouliot, Hutton, Sutter/Gagner towards the deadline for picks.

You do realize Benning is our GM don't you??????

 

[y2kcanucks]

Agreed. Much as I am excited to see Hughes, I think giving him 1 more season in the NCAA will be to his benefit.

And Juolevi should absolutely be able to come into camp and prove himself worthier than some of the assorted lesser thans that we have on the back end. If not, it'll be very disappointing - and I say that as a Juolevi supporter.

Yup. Entering his draft +3 season, as the 5th overall pick, he better be able to beat out someone like Pouliot even Hutton/MDZ.

On another note: I wouldn't be against bringing back Alex Burrows on a cheap 1-year contract. Would much rather sign Burrows cheap than overpay someone like Reaves or another veteran.

 

[MS]

So if Juolevi and Hughes makes the team, there is a massive log jam of defenceman.

Edler-Stecher
Hughes-Tanev
Juolevi-Gudbranson
Del Zotto
Pouliot
Hutton
Biega

Is it really a 'log jam' when over half of them suck and wouldn't be out of place in the AHL?

 

[Fire Benning]

A Riley Nash deal screams Sam Gagner contract 2.0 to me.

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

+1 to the idea of Burrows. Even if we acquire him as a part-time forward, it would be nice for him to retire a Canuck and he'd be a great role model for some of the kids.

I like that Nash wants to be here, but his numbers last year were a big outlier from everything he has done in his career to date. I'd be a bit wary of too much money and term. And really, Sam Gagner should be someone we can use at center - it's what he was signed for, and we have 2 more seasons of him so might as well put him to use if we aren't buying him out or trading him.

 

[THE Green Man]

A Riley Nash deal screams Sam Gagner contract 2.0 to me.

Same here, but on a 2 year deal I'd be game. It buys Gaudette time to develop next year in Utica.

 

[THE Green Man]

+1 to the idea of Burrows. Even if we acquire him as a part-time forward, it would be nice for him to retire a Canuck and he'd be a great role model for some of the kids.

I like that Nash wants to be here, but his numbers last year were a big outlier from everything he has done in his career to date. I'd be a bit wary of too much money and term. And really, Sam Gagner should be someone we can use at center - it's what he was signed for, and we have 2 more seasons of him so might as well put him to use if we aren't buying him out or trading him.

I don't like bringing in Burrows for the full year- though I do like him retiring a Canuck. I'd be open to a PTO to help mentor just in the short term during pre-season. Maybe give him the last home game to play in only and let him announce his retirement on ice after the game is over.

 

[PRNuck]

Is it really a 'log jam' when over half of them suck and wouldn't be out of place in the AHL?

The kind of logjam that causes a sewage backup. In this metaphor, our prospects are drywall that will become contaminated and mouldy if swift action is not taken. Sutter is carpet, he'll have to be thrown out, there's no saving him.

 

[timw33]

Pedan went to the KHL, essentially it’s Pouliot for a 4th. I like that deal.

Pedan cost us a 3rd round pick originally.

We've paid a 3rd and 4th round pick for Pouliot

 

[Soups On]

+1 to the idea of Burrows. Even if we acquire him as a part-time forward, it would be nice for him to retire a Canuck and he'd be a great role model for some of the kids.

I like that Nash wants to be here, but his numbers last year were a big outlier from everything he has done in his career to date. I'd be a bit wary of too much money and term. And really, Sam Gagner should be someone we can use at center - it's what he was signed for, and we have 2 more seasons of him so might as well put him to use if we aren't buying him out or trading him.

Except he is soft as butter along the boards, not a good a skater, and doesn't have the skill to make up for any of his weaknesses unless he is heavily sheltered like he was in Columbus. He is not a good fit for this team. I'd most definitely prefer Riley Nash as he's far more versatile and can help the awful pk.

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

Except he is soft as butter along the boards, not a good a skater, and doesn't have the skill to make up for any of his weaknesses unless he is heavily sheltered like he was in Columbus. He is not a good fit for this team. I'd most definitely prefer Riley Nash as he's far more versatile and can help the awful pk.

Hey, I agree on all counts...it's just too bad the Canucks don't. And if we're stuck with Gagner, we might as well try him at center.

I'd love to sign Nash (to a reasonable deal) and get rid of Gagner, but I think he's here for the duration of his contract.

 

[Soups On]

Hey, I agree on all counts...it's just too bad the Canucks don't. And if we're stuck with Gagner, we might as well try him at center.

I'd love to sign Nash (to a reasonable deal) and get rid of Gagner, but I think he's here for the duration of his contract.

Its a sad reality.

It would be nice if Gagner, Eriksson, Gudbranson, Del Zotto, Granlund, and Nilsson could all just kinda go.

 

[Cupless44]

I'd sign him and give him the C. Buys Horvat a year of not having to answer for the failures of a dog**** team. Play Burr in 40% of the games like Edmonton did with Andrew Ference.

The guy is 35 and DONE.

Talk about taking up a roster spot for a young player

 

[duplo]

I think the game has probably passed Burr. Ironically, he'd be blocking a roster spot from a guy like Jonathan Dahlen should Burrows sign here. Or Burr wouldn't earn a spot and we'd waive him and that'd also be a huge bummer.

I'd love to get him into a front office role right away though. He's always brought great insight when interviewed and caught things others missed, it's why he meshed with the Sedins so well. He's a great hockey mind and he's expressed interest in a management position post-playing career before.

 

[PRNuck]

I think the game has probably passed Burr. Ironically, he'd be blocking a roster spot from a guy like Jonathan Dahlen should Burrows sign here. Or Burr wouldn't earn a spot and we'd waive him and that'd also be a huge bummer.

I'd love to get him into a front office role right away though. He's always brought great insight when interviewed and caught things others missed, it's why he meshed with the Sedins so well. He's a great hockey mind and he's expressed interest in a management position post-playing career before.

He can run a training camp every summer on how to develop The Heart of a Canuck. There will also be a breakout session on identifying what is and isn't a slew foot.