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[VanillaCoke]

Let’s say the Canucks sign Bear.

What acquisition would be next on your wishlist before the trade deadline?

A replacement for Bear

 

[Burke's Evil Spirit]

Let’s say the Canucks sign Bear.

What acquisition would be next on your wishlist before the trade deadline?

A two-way winger with speed and size.

I mentioned it earlier, but once Bear signs and is up to speed I would love to try and swap out Myers' cap hit for Anthony Mantha.

Mantha-Pettersson-Mikheyev can be the top line Tocchet uses for matchups, with Kuzmenko-Miller-Boeser putting up points in the softer minutes.

Other, lesser targets: Nino Niederreiter, Kasperi Kapanen, DIllon Dube (who's an RFA but unlikely to be qualified).

 

[arttk]

A two-way winger with speed and size.

I mentioned it earlier, but once Bear signs and is up to speed I would love to try and swap out Myers' cap hit for Anthony Mantha.

Mantha-Pettersson-Mikheyev can be the top line Tocchet uses for matchups, with Kuzmenko-Miller-Boeser putting up points in the softer minutes.

Other, lesser targets: Nino Niederreiter, Kasperi Kapanen, DIllon Dube (who's an RFA but unlikely to be qualified).

I like the idea of Buchnevich

 

[Aphid Attraction]

Let’s say the Canucks sign Bear.

What acquisition would be next on your wishlist before the trade deadline?

I would love to do Garland out, and a true third line banger in next. With cap savings (although we probably need to take back a cap dump for atleast this season)

I don’t want to discredit what Garland brings, which is reliable and effective, even strength hockey, but we could use a bigger body that can add greasy goals. I know It might be at the cost of defensive responsibility, but I don’t think Garland is tough enough to play against, and we need to move that contract for the long term.

 

[Burke's Evil Spirit]

I like the idea of Buchnevich

Great fit but he'll cost a lot - not sure this is the year to unload firsts at the trade deadline, even with that extra year.

 

[Diamonddog01]

Great fit but he'll cost a lot - not sure this is the year to unload firsts at the trade deadline, even with that extra year.

Yeah. As I agreed with on the main board he's more of a want than a need and the assets probably should be used to upgrade the defence further. But man...few players I'd like in the top 6 more. If they could send Garland the other way it's two birds with one stone. One St Louis fan suggested a 1st and Brz which I'd definitely do. Sign Tanev in the offseason for 2 years and it's a good looking squad on paper at least.

 

[Burke's Evil Spirit]

Yeah. As I agreed with on the main board he's more of a want than a need and the assets probably should be used to upgrade the defence further. But man...few players I'd like in the top 6 more. If they could send Garland the other way it's two birds with one stone. One St Louis fan suggested a 1st and Brz which I'd definitely do. Sign Tanev in the offseason for 2 years and it's a good looking squad on paper at least.

I think you could get a lot more than Buchnevich for a first and Brz, who is almost worth a first himself.

If the Penguins continue to fall out of contention, I'd take a hard look at Reilly Smith. A possession monster who'd look great on either Miller or Pettersson's wing.

 

[Diamonddog01]

I think you could get a lot more than Buchnevich for a first and Brz, who is almost worth a first himself.

If the Penguins continue to fall out of contention, I'd take a hard look at Reilly Smith. A possession monster who'd look great on either Miller or Pettersson's wing.

That’s also to send Garland the other way. Smith coukd be an interesting target for sure.

 

[arttk]

Great fit but he'll cost a lot - not sure this is the year to unload firsts at the trade deadline, even with that extra year.

If the blues are out at TDL and are sellers, I am sure 1st and a B prospect would do it. I guess the better question is, if we spend 1st + prospect, shouldn’t we get a center.

Edit: looked on capfriendly, there aren’t a lot of good centers with contracts expiring in like 1-2 years…. It’s pretty bleak

 

[Burke's Evil Spirit]

If the blues are out at TDL and are sellers, I am sure 1st and a B prospect would do it. I guess the better question is, if we spend 1st + prospect, shouldn’t we get a center.

If you're adding a high end talent like Buchnevich, you can't be picky about position IMO. Buchnevich-Pettersson-Mikheyev, Kuzmenko-Miller-Boeser is a strong top 6.

 

[Nucker101]

Would love to add Buchnevich, one of the more underrated top line players in the league.

 

[Killer Orcas]

I think it’s unlikely for us to resign Cole.

Hughes-Tanev
Zadarov - Hronek
Soucy - Bear

Seems like a more balance lineup. Good puck mover and defensive D guy on each pair.

I wonder what the cost would be to get Tanev now from Flames instead of signing Bear. We could put Tanev back with Hughes or leave Hronek and Hughes together and have a shutdown pair with Zadorov and Tanev together.

 

[Buresflyingelbow]

The answer is easy and would change the whole outlook of the team along with the Zadorov acquisition…. Tom Wilson should be the target! Washington is free falling and Tom Wilson on the 1st or 2nd line would be absolutely amazing for creating space and making us one of the most physical teams in the West.

 

[Killer Orcas]

The answer is easy and would change the whole outlook of the team along with the Zadorov acquisition…. Tom Wilson should be the target! Washington is free falling and Tom Wilson on the 1st or 2nd line would be absolutely amazing for creating space and making us one of the most physical teams in the West.

Were not that good at killing penalties as is that pyscho would do much more harm than good here. Not to mention the term on his deal.

 

[sting101]

Boone Jenner is the answer. Can play LW in the top6 or 3C. Is a tank and doesn't take stupid penalties or have a horrendous contract. Of course that means Myers is punted to whoever wants some D depth that looks big

Call up Podkolzin and Bains to help the wings when appropriate. Sign Bear and were pretty loaded and ready to do some damage

 

[oceanchild]

I've been thinking - and I know this is a longer term concern - how are are we possibly going to keep all of Miller, Pettersson, Boeser, Hughes, Hronek and Demko together long term?

Demko and Hughes are locked in for another 2 and 3 seasons after this one respectively, and Hughes's contract likely represents this team's window, but Pettersson and Hronek need an extension this summer and Boeser has 1 year left. Miller of course is signed long term to a very good contract, thankfully.

It's a good problem to have but we have a core of players performing at very high levels. It's hard to keep that together. The Canucks are going to have to make sure their drafting and development is immaculate because they're going to need to fill out the roster with cheap internal options.

It'll be interesting to see how Silovs shows in the NHL. If he's the real deal then maybe letting Demko walk is an option to save cap, though we've seen how important Vasilevskiy is to a team like the Tampa Bay Lightning who also have a high end, expensive core and had every reason to take that option of not paying their goalie, but they didn't.

Looks like we have Demkos possible replacement (s?) in the AHL. Boeser is a good player but not irreplaceable.

 

[Buresflyingelbow]

Boone Jenner is the answer. Can play LW in the top6 or 3C. Is a tank and doesn't take stupid penalties or have a horrendous contract. Of course that means Myers is punted to whoever wants some D depth that looks big

Call up Podkolzin and Bains to help the wings when appropriate. Sign Bear and were pretty loaded and ready to do some damage

This would be fantastic but I don’t see management giving up the pieces in order to get him. Without giving up our first or a top Prospect and looking for a player with speed and skill on a struggling team I could honestly see us going after Duclair in San Jose.

 

[theguardianII]

Buffalo is having a nightmare of a season dealing with injuries.
Not terribly high scoring anyway and playing in one of the tougher divisions they just got more bad news.

Greenway out, Thompson out, Tuch out. The whole 1rst line.

Still within reach but fading very fast.

Without those big men Buffalo has become either the smallest or very close to it forward group in the league.

I watched Garland closely the last few games and I really can see how he is adding to the whole.
But that cap hit and term could be used elsewhere.

Right now Buffalo is leaning on Cozens, Middelstadt and Benson too much.

I do think Garland or Boeser could help, Garland might get a later pick, 3rd or something.
Boeser would get more, maybe even a 1rst and be the second largest forward on that team now.

IF they could get a Buffalo 1rst it will be a lower pick than the Canucks. I hate figuring out pick order, higher pick meaning closer to #1 or farther away?

The Canucks are a plus 33 in goals and if Boeser did go some of his production would be picked up by other players, so not a total loss

IF there was a trade for both, with a 1rst and 2nd in return the Canucks could make another trade or call up Bains, Raty, Karlsson, Podkolzin, ?, the forward group in the minors is producing pretty good. And doing a rotating call up would enhance those players pocket books quite a bit creating more enthusiasm and morale.

Rutherford/Allvin have done a lot for team depth.

For Buffalo two added offensive player could help and fit under their cap.

The added 11+ mil in cap space for the Canucks, whoa, I get shivers and all giddy thinking what Rutherford/Allvin could do with that.

Wishful posting but what the hell.
Go big or Go ...... and I ain't going home

 

[credulous]

buchnevich is a good player but he'll be monstrously expensive to acquire and then you need to reup him the same year the oel cap hit happens. i'd rather the canucks go after nylander, reinhart, teravainen or similar in the offseason

 

[Vector]

 

[Burke's Evil Spirit]

buchnevich is a good player but he'll be monstrously expensive to acquire and then you need to reup him the same year the oel cap hit happens. i'd rather the canucks go after nylander, reinhart, teravainen or similar in the offseason

If Nylander hits UFA, which I doubt will happen, yes I'm in favor of the Canucks making the godfather offer there.

Reinhart and Teravainen ... eh, I think both guys are at a danger age and will probably get very poor contracts.

If we're winger shopping on July 1st I'm shopping in the bargain basement: Anthony Mantha, David Perron, Kasperi Kapanen, Vladimir Tarasenko. I'd also keep an eye on qualifying offers to Dillon Dube, Luke Kunin, Owen Tippet, Alexander Texier, Michael Rasmussen, Isac Lundestrom, and Kaapo Kakko.

 

[sandwichbird2023]

If Nylander hits UFA, which I doubt will happen, yes I'm in favor of the Canucks making the godfather offer there.

Reinhart and Teravainen ... eh, I think both guys are at a danger age and will probably get very poor contracts.

If we're winger shopping on July 1st I'm shopping in the bargain basement: Anthony Mantha, David Perron, Kasperi Kapanen, Vladimir Tarasenko. I'd also keep an eye on qualifying offers to Dillon Dube, Luke Kunin, Owen Tippet, Alexander Texier, Michael Rasmussen, Isac Lundestrom, and Kaapo Kakko.

Nylander is going to want, and will get, $10m+. How will we fit him in?

The only way for that to happen is if Petey doesn't extend here. I guess if you are sold that this 2023-24 version of Nylander is the one you will get going forward, trading Petey for a huge haul and signing Nylander might not be a bad idea... But if Petey is willing to stay, I rather just extend him. Nylander has been a pretty good playoff performer in his career, which is a plus.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

Nylander is going to want, and will get, $10m+. How will we fit him in?

The only way for that to happen is if Petey doesn't extend here. I guess if you are sold that this 2023-24 version of Nylander is the one you will get going forward, trading Petey for a huge haul and signing Nylander might not be a bad idea... But if Petey is willing to stay, I rather just extend him. Nylander has been a pretty good playoff performer in his career, which is a plus.

I’d pass on Nylander. A really good player but I’m leery of signing guys who have break out seasons in their contract years. Think he will get massively overpaid by someone.

 

[Peen]

I’d pass on Nylander. A really good player but I’m leery of signing guys who have break out seasons in their contract years. Think he will get massively overpaid by someone.

Nylander's been good for the leafs every year but the one where he had the contract dispute and missed half the season

 

[Vector]

BOG Meeting:
-Board of Govenor's Meeting held in Seattle this season; Seattle had asked when they came into the league to host one of these meetings
-doesn't think anything too huge will come out of the meeting
-expect the salary cap to go up 5% (would put next years' cap at 87.675m)

Elias Pettersson:
-Allvin and Pettersson talked last week
-was a general check-in to make sure everything is okay with Pettersson
-Allvin re-iterated that the Canucks want to sign him

Ethan Bear:
-teams have called
-questions about what he wants contract-wise
-lot of teams have reached out to him
-not ready to play until closer to Christmas but teams are going to want to sign him before then
-Canucks remain high on his list; they are very interested in him
-all things being equal, the Canucks are probably the team to beat

Tyson Barrie:
-wonders if retention is going to be a part of a trade
-Predators do have cap room and flexibility and could facilitate a trade