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[SelltheTeamFrancesco]

Viktor Arvidsson coming off a season ending injury 3 games into the season. Would probably be willing to take a one year show me deal that could end up being great value. That is something the Canucks should be looking at.

 

[racerjoe]

I wouldn't give a big asset at all for Laine, While he could bounce back, it has been a while since he was the scorer that got him his contract, and that isn't even talking about his lack of play in the other Zone.

 

[Just A Bit Outside]

Viktor Arvidsson coming off a season ending injury 3 games into the season. Would probably be willing to take a one year show me deal that could end up being great value. That is something the Canucks should be looking at.

Would need to be in the $1M range for me to even consider it.

Which makes one think he absolutely would get a better deal somewhere else.

 

[timw33]

Viktor Arvidsson coming off a season ending injury 3 games into the season. Would probably be willing to take a one year show me deal that could end up being great value. That is something the Canucks should be looking at.

He would be eligible for performance bonuses as he's over 400 NHL GP and has easily spent more than 100 days on LTIR in the past year.

I would happily do a deal with a base around 2MM + another 2MM if he hits 50GP.

 

[sandwichbird2023]

yeah, Laine even with retention is going to cost like 6+. I don't think CBJ will be willing to take on like more than 2M for 2 more years. if you are spending that much cap on a PP specialist, just throw that money at Stamkos and see what happens.

I feel like there will be a lot of interest for Stamkos this summer, driving up his ask.

He is "only" 34 so he might want term. Plus his stats and pedigree should keep his cap hit fairly high. He is pretty bad 5 on 5 now so you will have to shelter him, which will be tough to do. I wouldn't want to go more than 2 years or over $6m on him, and I'm sure he will get better offers in the open market, so I don't really see a fit for him here. That change if we trade Boeser this summer, but as is, I wouldn't want to overpay to get Stamkos here.

 

[andora]

Personally i dont see the appeal of players needing sheltering.. scorers or not

The net effect of a guy with 10 to 15 less goals but doesnt need favorable ice and can control his position on his own side of center how many does he help prevent

I dont want cracked projects

 

[alternate]

Personally i dont see the appeal of players needing sheltering.. scorers or not

The net effect of a guy with 10 to 15 less goals but doesnt need favorable ice and can control his position on his own side of center how many does he help prevent

I dont want cracked projects

Sure, but lose 10-15 goals from enough roster spots and eventually you aren't scoring. You can't have 1 dimensional scorers everywhere in the lineup, but if a coach can't absorb 1 or 2 on a roster, he probably shouldn't be coaching in the NHL.

 

[andora]

Sure, but lose 10-15 goals from enough roster spots and eventually you aren't scoring. You can't have 1 dimensional scorers everywhere in the lineup, but if a coach can't absorb 1 or 2 on a roster, he probably shouldn't be coaching in the NHL.

I should have clarified more in higher priced project players

But the focus should be on consistently finding working players with talent.. guys like joshua or hoglander

Goals come you may lose some that a pure skill guy can create randomly out of nothing but if it is a net neutral player i wouldnt be interested personally

 

[VanJack]

Despite being near the top of the NHL standings all season long, the Canucks aren't getting much love from playoff handicappers.

Maybe just as well.......if they fly under the radar and sneak up on some teams in the first round.

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

Despite being near the top of the NHL standings all season long, the Canucks aren't getting much love from playoff handicappers.

Maybe just as well.......if they fly under the radar and sneak up on some teams in the first round.

It’s very true. I don’t think any major pundit has them making much noise.

Conversely, seeing the Oilers as the favourite of so many is a head scratcher. Obviously I’m a homer and feel the Canucks are stronger, but I’d classify Dallas and Colorado ahead of them for sure, and possibly Winnipeg and Vegas as well.

 

[dez]

I would probably put them 6th behind the Oilers aswell, they have righted the ship and have the playoff experience.

 

[I Hart Conor Garland]

I mentioned Laine* months ago and the result was a resounding “not interested” here. What’s changed?

*at 50% of course

I like the Laine idea but see it going poorly with Coach Rick.

What I'd love to see is Jack Hughes learning from Coach Rick under the eye of Captain Big Brother.

 

[theguardianII]

Despite being near the top of the NHL standings all season long, the Canucks aren't getting much love from playoff handicappers.

Maybe just as well.......if they fly under the radar and sneak up on some teams in the first round.

Could be the expectation of a fresh Demko, Demko-ing a series or two.

 

[theguardianII]

I like the Laine idea but see it going poorly with Coach Rick.

What I'd love to see is Jack Hughes learning from Coach Rick under the eye of Captain Big Brother.

Jack Hughes here? A lot more likely Quinn goes to Jack. If Lettermaki is anything less than a top line player then by the time Quinn's contract is up they will be doing a rebuild and he will be a FA who has stated he would love to play with his brothers.

 

[theguardianII]

Tocchet does like his "Tarzans", he would like both Crouse and Barron might be available or Josh Anderson Both!

How about Necas?
Move Boeser and Garland then make the deal.
Or make them part of the trade.
Retain on Boeser 50% or Garland 20% and give up next year's first. Then sign the kid to the 7 million that Carolina will have trouble with.

IMO getting Crouse, Necas and Barron would solidify the top two lines and by osmosis improve the 3rd and 4th.

A lot of wild trade ideas but suddenly with Rutherford and Allvin, maybe not so wild, just the names might be different.

Tocchet doesn't like Lindholm I don't think, too much like Kuzmenko.

 

[DFAC]

I have a feeling the Canucks will want to circle back on Guentzel in July

 

[ChilliBilly]

Not interested in Laine, though if a serious amount is retained maybe. He hasn't played more than 60 games in 3 years. also would be really interested to know how he fits in the dressing room first.

And the Canucks are still going to be up against the cap. Everyone wants to dump the players who aren't earning their salary. The problem is no other team is going to want a player who isn't earning their salary.

And unless we manage to move some salary out, we aren't going to be picking up any expensive FA's .

 

[Luck 6]

I have a feeling the Canucks will want to circle back on Guentzel in July

I hope not. I just don’t want to pay the price he will likely require to sign.

 

[Just A Bit Outside]

Gonna bite mgmt in the ass for not flipping Lindholm at the TDL.

He isn’t providing anything and will walk for nothing in the offseason.

And at this rate, team will be done in round 1 if they continue to play the way they are.

 

[LemonSauceD]

I wonder if you could possibly trade Hronek to New York for Schneider + Cuylle/Othhmann. Might need to take a cap dump like Goodrow.

 

[Just A Bit Outside]

I wonder if you could possibly trade Hronek to New York for Schneider + Cuylle/Othhmann. Might need to take a cap dump like Goodrow.

Can’t see it.

Miller is going to need a raise and that seems like a lot (even with Goodrow).

Hopefully a team views him as a #1ish player and the fact he’s RHD ups his value.

If he can’t sign for under $7.5M, trading him makes the most sense.

Biggest issue is where to and what for.

Especially as it would leave a huge hole on the right side.

 

[Reverend Mayhem]

Can’t see it.

Miller is going to need a raise and that seems like a lot (even with Goodrow).

Hopefully a team views him as a #1ish player and the fact he’s RHD ups his value.

If he can’t sign for under $7.5M, trading him makes the most sense.

Biggest issue is where to and what for.

Especially as it would leave a huge hole on the right side.

Personally, my ABO (absolute best offer) is an AAV of $7.25M. I know it sounds insane but I think he could get as much as $8.5+M on the open market.

 

[rypper]

The pundits can say what they want, but pretty much every contract this management team has signed has surprised and been under what was expected.

It's not impossible that happens again.

 

[SeawaterOnIce]

Really think the team needs two top 6 wingers. I would have said 3 but Hoglander has played his way up. We preferably need a legitimate top liner who can drive the play along with a big bodied guy like Tuch to play with Miller and Boeser.

Garland, Suter, Lafferty, PDG, Podkolzin and Joshua are all good bottom 6 players but it's clear as day they aren't options to be relied upon in the top 6.

We had similar holes back in 2008 but had young guys like Raymond and Burrows really evolved into top 6 talents which drastically changed our fortunes.

 

[David Bruce Banner]

I hope they show some restraint when the UFA market opens up. Teams seem to end up regretting those signings more often than not... at least when it comes to the bigger ticket guys.