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[Mr. Canucklehead]

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Looking purely at free agency - if it's true the Canucks lack the horses to acquire a guy like Necas, I think it increases the likelihood they look at bringing back Lindholm.

What guys are out there that the Canucks might prefer to chase?

Sam Reinhart, if he gets to free agency, maybe?

Otherwise it looks like a bit of bargain hunting - barring an unexpected trade.

He would be the dream, cant see him leaving fla tho

 

[Vector]

On the Swedish front, I was wondering about Victor Olofsson. Obviously had a nightmare season in Buffalo, but could be a buy-low candidate, and I swear I remember the Canucks being linked to him in trade rumors in the past.

And yeah, I've heard about the interest in Toffoli as well - but between rumors of him wanting to go to the States, and the Canucks looking for speed/youth/size, he might not be super viable.

I forgot Guentzel - the Canucks were obviously super interested in him, but again, I have my doubts he and Reinhart either make it to FA/look at Vancouver as an option.

Olofsson would have to be a training camp invite, to me. He's been terrible for several years now even when he was scoring some goals. If he's not in the top-6 he doesn't provide any value. I think the link between him and the Canucks was purely about a swap for him and Boeser and was fan generated.

I wonder if the Canucks can swap Mikheyev for another bad contract. Like for Jeff Skinner @50%, Josh Anderson, PG Pageau, Barclay Goodrow, Rasmus Ristolainen, Rickard Rackell, or Nick Jensen. Something similar to a one-for-one swap where the Canucks are either giving or getting something back depending on the contract coming the other way.

 

[ameselare]

Reinhart would not leave Florida for Vancouver unless we offered him an absolutely stupid amount of money. He can earn more money there and spend his winters in Florida, and return to Vancouver to enjoy the summers here. He's already a snowbird and is gonna earn a lot of money to be one lol.

 

[Frankie Blueberries]

Reinhart would not leave Florida for Vancouver unless we offered him an absolutely stupid amount of money. He can earn more money there and spend his winters in Florida, and return to Vancouver to enjoy the summers here. He's already a snowbird and is gonna earn a lot of money to be one lol.

Unless it’s related to fandom/pride. Maybe he wants to follow in his father’s footsteps?

You can’t really measure what it would mean to a lifelong Canucks fan to play for the team and have the chance to bring home the first Cup in franchise history.

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

Olofsson would have to be a training camp invite, to me. He's been terrible for several years now even when he was scoring some goals. If he's not in the top-6 he doesn't provide any value. I think the link between him and the Canucks was purely about a swap for him and Boeser and was fan generated.

I wonder if the Canucks can swap Mikheyev for another bad contract. Like for Jeff Skinner @50%, Josh Anderson, PG Pageau, Barclay Goodrow, Rasmus Ristolainen, Rickard Rackell, or Nick Jensen. Something similar to a one-for-one swap where the Canucks are either giving or getting something back depending on the contract coming the other way.

I think the Canucks have been linked to Ristolainen before - there might be something to the idea of something around Mikheyev for him; but I think he somewhat began to salvage his value last year, whereas Mikheyev tanked his.

 

[Vector]

I think the Canucks have been linked to Ristolainen before - there might be something to the idea of something around Mikheyev for him; but I think he somewhat began to salvage his value last year, whereas Mikheyev tanked his.

Still leaves Ristoalien as a greatly overpaid defensive defender signed for three more years on a bad team that doesn't need him. Risto is owed significantly more actual cash over the course of that deal as well which pushes his value even lower.

 

[Frankie Blueberries]

Still leaves Ristoalien as a greatly overpaid defensive defender signed for three more years on a bad team that doesn't need him. Risto is owed significantly more actual cash over the course of that deal as well which pushes his value even lower.

It would be a pretty lateral move (cap-wise) to swap Mikheyev for Risto. I don’t think we have many options for dumping Mik, so this might actually be low-key a great option. This coaching staff might be able to turn around Risto’s game like they did with Myers.

 

[Vector]

It would be a pretty lateral move (cap-wise) to swap Mikheyev for Risto. I don’t think we have many options for dumping Mik, so this might actually be low-key a great option. This coaching staff might be able to turn around Risto’s game like they did with Myers.

Apparently, he started to play better as the season went along by focusing entirely on defence. Finally started using his size. Myers is a great comparable. The issue becomes how each team views the additional year and 6.7m of actual dollars to Risto. Flyers may not care that much and not view those as worth whatever the Canucks would want to take those on.

 

[Lat]

Olofsson would have to be a training camp invite, to me. He's been terrible for several years now even when he was scoring some goals. If he's not in the top-6 he doesn't provide any value. I think the link between him and the Canucks was purely about a swap for him and Boeser and was fan generated.

I wonder if the Canucks can swap Mikheyev for another bad contract. Like for Jeff Skinner @50%, Josh Anderson, PG Pageau, Barclay Goodrow, Rasmus Ristolainen, Rickard Rackell, or Nick Jensen. Something similar to a one-for-one swap where the Canucks are either giving or getting something back depending on the contract coming the other way.

Agreed. Zero interest in Olofsson. Nothing but a PP specialist at this stage, and if somebody like Kuzmenko can't fit into Tocchet's defensive system, I don't think there's any way Olofsson can.

 

[pitseleh]

Apparently, he started to play better as the season went along by focusing entirely on defence. Finally started using his size. Myers is a great comparable. The issue becomes how each team views the additional year and 6.7m of actual dollars to Risto. Flyers may not care that much and not view those as worth whatever the Canucks would want to take those on.

I don’t love it - would rather just pay the cost to dump Mikheyev and use the money more efficiently - but it would make sense if the alternative is re-signing Zadorov at some of the numbers being thrown around.

 

[Jerry the great]

Apparently, he started to play better as the season went along by focusing entirely on defence. Finally started using his size. Myers is a great comparable. The issue becomes how each team views the additional year and 6.7m of actual dollars to Risto. Flyers may not care that much and not view those as worth whatever the Canucks would want to take those on.

not calling you or anyone else out....

It's pretty wild that in June of 2024 canucks fans are actively discussing re-signing Tyler Myers and trying to trade for Risto. Can you imagine going back in time a couple years and trying to convince your younger self that this was going to be viewed as reasonable.

 

[Vector]

While Pagnotta is not reliable at all, I appreciate that he just repeats every single thing he hears. There's no verifying with multiple sources for this guy. Heard it from a janitor? PRINT IT!

Jets:
-Ehlers not interested in an extension with the Jets
-looking for a top-4 defencemen
-will explore bringing back DeMelo and Dillon
-Islanders, Predators, Bruins, Kraken, Devils, Canucks, Hurricanes, Blackhawks, Senators, and Blue Jackets are looking at adding a top-6 winger and calls Ehlers "an attractive option"

Hurricanes:
-have started extension discussions with Slavin; is a priority
-Pesce and Skjei have said they want to stay
-looking at Sean Walker; Stars, Maple Leafs, Predators, and Sharks are interested in him
-Predators and Maple Leafs will pursue Pesce; Predators tried to acquire him last summer
-are telling some teams they aren't ready for trade talks about Necas but other teams are saying they've talked to the Hurricanes about him

Sharks:
-looking to add a top-4 defenceman this summer
-will target Sean Walker

Maple Leafs:
-Marner wants to stay in Toronto
-Treliving will listen to trade calls

Penguins:
-not closed the door at bringing back Nedeljkovic

Kings:
-haven't started discussions with Grundstrom and Lizotte yet
-planning to try and extend Roy

Kraken:
-chatter that Shane Wright is available
-no interest in moving him and plan is to have him push for a fulltime roster spot

 

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Olofsson would have to be a training camp invite, to me. He's been terrible for several years now even when he was scoring some goals. If he's not in the top-6 he doesn't provide any value. I think the link between him and the Canucks was purely about a swap for him and Boeser and was fan generated.

I wonder if the Canucks can swap Mikheyev for another bad contract. Like for Jeff Skinner @50%, Josh Anderson, PG Pageau, Barclay Goodrow, Rasmus Ristolainen, Rickard Rackell, or Nick Jensen. Something similar to a one-for-one swap where the Canucks are either giving or getting something back depending on the contract coming the other way.

He’s a power play specialist (olofsson) I’d bring him in cheap, couldn’t hurt

 

[Vector]

I don’t love it - would rather just pay the cost to dump Mikheyev and use the money more efficiently - but it would make sense if the alternative is re-signing Zadorov at some of the numbers being thrown around.

I'm not a huge fan of the idea but I'm not sure what the Canucks have to pay. They reportedly don't want to give up any of their top prospects. Beyond Lekkerimaki, Willander, and Silovs their prospects aren't all that enticing. Don't really have draft capital. Any draft picks they have they either want to keep for deadline ammo or use in the next draft. Allvin has stated he doesn't like to go multiple drafts without a 1st round pick. So when it comes down to it, kind of the only option becomes a bad contract swap. Try to move his inefficient contract for a slightly less inefficient contract and be confident you can get value out of it. The other part is that you might be able to recoup some additional value with taking on a worse contract even if the player is slightly better. Probably won't be much but maybe it would allow you to move out Poolman.

I have no idea how to evaluate these deals since this off-season is unlike any in quite some time and teams view actual cash very differently from each other. There's also so few teams that can and want to take on bad contracts. I really think only San Jose and Chicago would be actively looking to soak up a bad contract. Sounds like a lot of teams are going to try to compete or, at least, improve.

not calling you or anyone else out....

It's pretty wild that in June of 2024 canucks fans are actively discussing re-signing Tyler Myers and trying to trade for Risto. Can you imagine going back in time a couple years and trying to convince your younger self that this was going to be viewed as reasonable.

I was actually thinking the same thing as I was posting that. It's absolutely wild that I'd even entertain that idea but here we are. Doesn't even have to be a couple of years, me in November would be trying to punch current me in the face.

 

[Vector]

He’s a power play specialist (olofsson) I’d bring him in cheap, couldn’t hurt

He wouldn't get 1st unit PP time and unless there's a colossal shift in PP ideology, the 2nd unit is barely going to even get 30 seconds.

 

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He wouldn't get 1st unit PP time and unless there's a colossal shift in PP ideology, the 2nd unit is barely going to even get 30 seconds.

depends who they bring in. Don’t want to see garland on pp1 right now we have 4 guys, need to replace Lindy on the top unit

 

[Just A Bit Outside]

While Pagnotta is not reliable at all, I appreciate that he just repeats every single thing he hears. There's no verifying with multiple sources for this guy. Heard it from a janitor? PRINT IT!

Jets:
-Ehlers not interested in an extension with the Jets
-looking for a top-4 defencemen
-will explore bringing back DeMelo and Dillon
-Islanders, Predators, Bruins, Kraken, Devils, Canucks, Hurricanes, Blackhawks, Senators, and Blue Jackets are looking at adding a top-6 winger and calls Ehlers "an attractive option"

Hurricanes:
-have started extension discussions with Slavin; is a priority
-Pesce and Skjei have said they want to stay
-looking at Sean Walker; Stars, Maple Leafs, Predators, and Sharks are interested in him
-Predators and Maple Leafs will pursue Pesce; Predators tried to acquire him last summer
-are telling some teams they aren't ready for trade talks about Necas but other teams are saying they've talked to the Hurricanes about him

Sharks:
-looking to add a top-4 defenceman this summer
-will target Sean Walker

Maple Leafs:
-Marner wants to stay in Toronto
-Treliving will listen to trade calls

Penguins:
-not closed the door at bringing back Nedeljkovic

Kings:
-haven't started discussions with Grundstrom and Lizotte yet
-planning to try and extend Roy

Kraken:
-chatter that Shane Wright is available
-no interest in moving him and plan is to have him push for a fulltime roster spot

Not going to be cheap but I'd inquire about the cost for Wright.

I could see him as someone like Laff where expectations were high given where he was drafted but takes him longer to adjust/develop.

 

[bossram]

I 100% assume Reinhart will be re-signed in Florida. So really the only high-end forward on the UFA market is Guentzel. If they miss out on him, there are really only a few forwards in the next tier(s) down I would be interested in. Goal would be to do what they did last offseason and make a bunch of reasonable but conservative bets that provide a medium reward:

- Danton Heinen. He hasn't had much stability in his career. He will be looking for a much bigger AAV than his last deal, but given he is from Langley, I think if they give him some term he might take a pretty reasonable AAV. Maybe like $2.5M x 3. He's a guy I've liked before, especially when he would have taken a league minimum deal.
- Victor Arvidsson. Ideally a low-risk deal to let him rebuild his value after an injury-riddled year. Something like 1 year x $4m-$5M.
- Will Carrier. Would come decently cheap. Has some nice underlying numbers and microstats. Could be something more there to unlock. Could be a really important target if they can't re-sign Joshua.

Even with the above, would still try to bring back Joshua and Blueger.

 

[VanillaCoke]

Ehlers (& arvidsson) a big no thanks, overrated, made of glass.

Risto is a yes (buy low&for mik), underrated and not as bad as his rep, would be solid here, made of big d energy.

 

[Frankie Blueberries]

Imagine a defence that includes Zadorov, Dillon, Ristolainen, Myers, and Soucy. We could set a hits record.

 

[Burke's Evil Spirit]

I wonder if Buffalo would entertain a Clifton for Mikheyev swap. Clifton could have a Bear-like impact playing with Hughes, freeing up Hronek to carry his own pairing.

I'm sure Buffalo is on Mikheyev's NTC list but hey, Kuzmenko waived his for Calgary.

 

[TruGr1t]

Ehlers is an interesting one, wonder what the cost would be there. Unfortunately, I expect most teams to ask for our top prospects for these players like Carolina was rumoured to do with Necas.

 

[ziploc]

My wishful thinking is that Dillon replaces Cole, and Zadorov has found a home here and signs a ‘favourable’ 4.75x6 deal. Thick solid tight backend in tact.

 

[DFAC]

Ehlers is an interesting one, wonder what the cost would be there. Unfortunately, I expect most teams to ask for our top prospects for these players like Carolina was rumoured to do with Necas.

Is Ehlers the type of guys this management would target though? He doesn't exactly seem like a Tocchet type of guy

That and he has 4 goals in 37 playoff games

 

[TruGr1t]

Is Ehlers the type of guys this management would target though? He doesn't exactly seem like a Tocchet type of guy

That and he has 4 goals in 37 playoff games

All true, but beggars can’t really be choosers. The top-six market is rather garbage this year in both FA and trade, so if you’re serious about adding have to look at some non-optimal options.