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[ziploc]

A depth RD and a 4th line banger seem like the only possible holes remaining, and shouldn't be that costly to acquire. And I'm still interested in seeing how Pods might hold up with the big club this year as well.

 

[Lindgren]

Pod and Raty are developing well. Can see them getting eased into the lineup the way that Hoglander was. Also like the development of Sasson and Topolilo. The backend is where it's been bleak. Was hoping for more from Hirose, McWard and especially Wolanin and Woo. Although that's given Johanssen an opportunity to shine. But not much to write home about there.

I was thinking (well, hoping) that at least one of the young defensemen would break out: Hirose, Woo, McWard. Same for the forwards. One guy who would be putting pressure on from below.

 

[arttk]

Vatrano with the Nuck boys for the all star game

Trade incoming?

 

[Bourne Endeavor]

I think you keep Garland as he is the straw that stirs the drink and you surround him with players in the mold of Bluegar and Joshua who will, sadly, price themselves off the team.

But if we're going to pay for one or Bluegar or Joshua, I think you have to go with Joshua. Much rarer combination of size, skill, tenacity and PK utility. Maybe a longer term lower AAV contract would entice him? Something like 5x2.5? In all likelihood we lose him though.

I didn't show the term length in that photo but I had Joshua at 4x2.5m. Feel like giving him more term may be how we entice him to stay at a lower cap hit. Frankly, I think we could go up to 3m before having to seriously consider letting him walk.

Joshua just isn't someone we can afford to lose. I do agree about Blueger though. If they do end up getting ridiculous 3-4M offers, then we can slot Suter in Blueger's spot and call it a day. While it does hurt our depth, particularly on the fourth line, it's manageable.

 

[bobbyb2009]

I didn't show the term length in that photo but I had Joshua at 4x25m. Feel like giving him more term may be how we entice him to stay at a lower cap hit. Frankly, I think we could go up to 3m before having to seriously consider letting him walk.

Joshua just isn't someone we can afford to lose. I do agree about Blueger though. If they do end up getting ridiculous 3-4M offers, then we can slot Suter in Blueger's spot and call it a day. While it does hurt our depth, particularly on the fourth line, it's manageable.

Wow. These numbers are scary to me. This is crazy stuff IMO

 

[Wisp]

I honestly don't think the Canucks should stop rebuilding that 2nd line. Mikheyev is useful defensive but he's also a big chunk of change for a lot of term.

Would love if they got Vatrano.

 

[andora]

Everything about joshua screams calming down after he signs

These guys are hungry that's what makes it so important to get the right players when you're going one year deals.

 

[Burke's Evil Spirit]

I think the team will only go bargain shopping now.


Kovecevic(sp?) on the Habs is really interesting, good size, seems like a decent depth dman and signed very cheap through next season.

If Minny sells I’d be interested in Duhaime. Tocchet would love him.


I’d assume Yakov Trenin will be too pricey to acquire as well but he’s another guy Tocchet would love.

Justin Danforth from Columbus would be a nice sneaky pickup if available.

All good choices. Also wonder what it would take to get a 50% retained Barabanov out of San Jose.

 

[TruGr1t]

I honestly don't think the Canucks should stop rebuilding that 2nd line. Mikheyev is useful defensive but he's also a big chunk of change for a lot of term.

Would love if they got Vatrano.

I'm not sure they'd have the cap space to add him. I think we have around $2M post-Lindholm trade to play around with, unless we ditch other salary. I guess you could try and get retention.

Or you move Mikheyev.

 

[Burke's Evil Spirit]

A depth RD and a 4th line banger seem like the only possible holes remaining, and shouldn't be that costly to acquire. And I'm still interested in seeing how Pods might hold up with the big club this year as well.

Could also get a higher-end winger to get Pius Suter back to C. Him between Hoglander and Lafferty would be an absurd fourth line.

 

[Hansen]

I would move on from Mikheyev if possible, Garland in the offseason

 

[oceanchild]

Ideally, they don't. Losing Blueger and Joshua would be far too significantly for our future depth. We don't have anyone to replace them and we shouldn't just gift prospects a spot and hope they figure it out. That's what led to both Hoglander and Podkolzin sputtering out and going back for a year.

I don't think either Mikehyov or Garland get traded either. We shouldn't Garland whatsoever, and Tocchet seems to really like Mik. Not to mention, he isn't exactly going to be sought after.



I don't see Joshua or Blueger getting over 3M, which we can afford. Lafferty has been a journey man who may value term than dollar amount. Granted, he's also the most expendable. Anything close to 2M and we let them go.

I get what you’re saying and those two have provided a ton of value. But this management team made them appear from know where essentially and I am at a point where I feel our pro scouting can make it happen again. They have been right on basically everything so far.

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

I would move on from Mikheyev if possible, Garland in the offseason

If the Canucks are looking to move out cap to accommodate any more pieces, Mikheyev is the logical option for them to be looking at. IMO.

 

[Reverend Mayhem]

Kovacevic is someone I want. Ticks a lot of boxes and there's no risk attached given his contract.

I’ve had my eye on his name all year. That’d be another good add. For all the work we’ve done, our defense is realistically nowhere near Cup level.

 

[Cancuks]

Mikheyev in a package for Guentzel if you really want to become clear Cup favorites. Also clears up more cap for next season to sign Lindholm or Guentzel. Or you win a Cup and they walk to get paid and no one minds.
Dubas might like having Mikheyev back and I don't think the player would mind playing with Malkin.
Mikheyev + Lekkerimaki might be enough as no other team has cap space to make this kind of deal or can offer Pittsburgh two wingers for a pending UFA. It's a gamble but you only get this chance one in a while.

 

[strattonius]

I didn't show the term length in that photo but I had Joshua at 4x2.5m. Feel like giving him more term may be how we entice him to stay at a lower cap hit. Frankly, I think we could go up to 3m before having to seriously consider letting him walk.

Joshua just isn't someone we can afford to lose. I do agree about Blueger though. If they do end up getting ridiculous 3-4M offers, then we can slot Suter in Blueger's spot and call it a day. While it does hurt our depth, particularly on the fourth line, it's manageable.

Way too much term for Joshua. I think you are seeing a career year and a player that will start to decline over the next 3 years. That might sound ridiculous to some but bottom of the roster forwards like this will have a short peak. Joshua is 28 in May most term I would offer is 2yrs.

 

[Flik]

I would move on from Mikheyev if possible, Garland in the offseason

Totally with you on Mikheyev, but interestingly enough, I feel like Garland has finally found his place on this team and while a tad overpaid, I like how he's a play driver for our third line.

I'd be hesitant to trade him, but totally get why. Maybe one of the young guns can replicate what he does at a fraction of the cost.

At the very least, if we DID want to move Garland, I think more teams would be open to trading for him. He's rebuilt a lot of value this season.

 

[Peter Griffin]

Totally with you on Mikheyev, but interestingly enough, I feel like Garland has finally found his place on this team and while a tad overpaid, I like how he's a play driver for our third line.

I'd be hesitant to trade him, but totally get why. Maybe one of the young guns can replicate what he does at a fraction of the cost.

At the very least, if we DID want to move Garland, I think more teams would be open to trading for him. He's rebuilt a lot of value this season.

I feel the same way with regards to Garland. I’d prefer to keep him next season and then possibly look at moving him next offseason, when the OEL hit jumps up. Maybe by then a guy like Bains, Podkolzin or Raty has solidified their spot in the team’s top 9.

 

[kanucks25]

Lebrun says the Price for Tanev is a 2nd + another piece, which I assume is a B prospect or another 2nd.

At the price of 2x 2nds, you'd think the Canucks would have made the necessary additions to the package to get it done.

So perhaps we're just not interested.

 

[ephmrl]

I’ve had my eye on his name all year. That’d be another good add. For all the work we’ve done, our defense is realistically nowhere near Cup level.

Pittsburgh won back to back cups with a defence consisting of Letang/Schultz/Dumoulin/Daley/Cole/Maatta
I’d say our current defence compares favorably to that.

 

[Vector]

I’ve had my eye on his name all year. That’d be another good add. For all the work we’ve done, our defense is realistically nowhere near Cup level.

I think the defence is fine but needs at least one more piece; either a regular or depth. Hell, looking around at most other contenders and there’s not much separating them. Would probably take the Canucks mix over most.

 

[Szechwan]

I had previously been on the trade-Garland train, but he looks like a different player this year. He's a little pricey, but he the exact kind of player you want on a line with a rookie or two next year.

Smart, crafty, hard worker, puck hound and a great passer. I think Pod could really benefit from that, vs stapled to Aman on the 4th line.

 

[Brock Boeser Laser Show]

I could see the Canucks flipping Mynio or Raty with a 2nd for Tanev. Dont see them offering much more than that.

Mynio and Raty seem like the two prospects most likely to be flipped at the deadline.

 

[Peter Griffin]

I think the defence is fine but needs at least one more piece; either a regular or depth. Hell, looking around at most other contenders and there’s not much separating them. Would probably take the Canucks mix over most.

I think they definitely need another RH’ed shot option. Maybe not a Tanev, but a Lyubushkin/Chatfield/Kovacevic-type.

 

[Hansen]

Totally with you on Mikheyev, but interestingly enough, I feel like Garland has finally found his place on this team and while a tad overpaid, I like how he's a play driver for our third line.

I'd be hesitant to trade him, but totally get why. Maybe one of the young guns can replicate what he does at a fraction of the cost.

At the very least, if we DID want to move Garland, I think more teams would be open to trading for him. He's rebuilt a lot of value this season.

For me part of it is that our 3rd line, while elite right now, is getting broken up this offseason. Someone will offer Blueger 4M and Joshua not far behind. Garland is probably closer to being worth his contract than a total negative value asset coming into the year. We need to reload the third line and reallocating his cap will help.

Lebrun says the Price for Tanev is a 2nd + another piece, which I assume is a B prospect or another 2nd.

At the price of 2x 2nds, you'd think the Canucks would have made the necessary additions to the package to get it done.

So perhaps we're just not interested.

I think it was a 2nd instead of the 4th and Raty that was being bundled into the Lindholm deal but Conroy got cold feet and wants to go fish for a 1st