That may be true. But Namestnikov has done arguably worse than Goldobin this season. The premise would be to get a clear improvement. And our 2nd is likely to be very high. As it stands, I'd rather not. But I would be open to trading for Namestnikov for someone on our roster + low pick or prospect.Namestnikov would likely fit pretty nicely on EP40's wing, a 2nd is all it would take
Same thing here. Sprong is not an upgrade on Goldobin at this point. And Virtanen is worth a lot to the Canucks. From our point of view, it's Sprong + pick for Virtanen. Not going to say that is fair. But Virtanen is part of the core at the moment. In won't be easy to pry him out.Sprong for Virtanen + pick/prospect
Better, depends on the prospect I guess. I wouldn't really know who to offer up though. Wouldn't give up the 2nd. I generally think the Canucks won't give up any picks this year though, so I'm biased.Connor Brown can be all yours in the summer for a 2nd or 4th + prospect
EP40 is playig with AHL/waiver worthy scrubs on his wings. How he is doing what he is doing and putting up points is beyond me.
His most partenered up line mates this year are Loui Eriksson and Nikolay Goldobin. Eriksson is a good 3rd line checker at this point and Goldobin went pointless during the 2 weeks EP was injured. SCRUBS.
Boeser has played with EP40 but when everyone is healthy, Boeser plays with Horvat.
So get EP40 some help !
Please note, the Canucks are still rebuilding so they are not quite ready to mortgage top picks and top prospects for immidiate help.
*Lets keep Nyalander out of this* As mentioned the Canucks arent ready to move young pieces or picks.
Most likely the Canucks will find help for EP40 via feee agency. There are some fantastic players hitting the market this summer
Panarin
Stone
Silfverberg
Simmonds
Skinner
However , the canucks should turn over every stone and ensure there isnt a great trade option they are passing up.
Possible Baits.
Tanev
Edler
Hutton
Juolevi ( unlikely)
Gudbranson
Virtanen ( unlikely)
Gaudette ( unlikely)
Baertschi
Markstrom
Nielson
Picks
2019 - 2nd rnd pick
2019 - 3rd rnd pick
2020 - 1st rnd pick ( unlikely)
2020- 2nd rnd pick
2020- 3rd rnd pick
Stay the course and keep your picks. The team is not ready to be a playoff contender yet. Next year you are likely adding:
Juolevi
Hughes
plus another lottery pick.
Sign some wingers via Free Agency and see what is available via the goalie market and what you have from within.
This team is going to be scary in a few years if the kids can put it together and you find a number one goalie!
Lucic can be had. Not too pricey either. In cost to acquire I mean.
jake gardiner.
i never said stone isn't big named; i said jake gardiner was big named.
Like who?that's true. that's why i see them getting a different "big-name" free agent
We shall see.
Money talks and living in a city like Vancouver can be very convincing.
Is EP40 really his nickname? Kinda weak.
Is EP40 really his nickname? Kinda weak.
Dont see a fit for Gardiner
Our Left side already has Edler Hutton Juolevi Hughes and possibly Tryamkin.
I think we would go aftet bigger needs in free agency.
Wait for Dahlen to percolate in the AHL and re-unite them when he is ready.