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[Lindgren]

I don't want the Canucks to pursue Sprong or any forward in that range.

Find a way, gotta find a way, to get rid of the Poolman contract. Then, be patient. The Canucks are a playoff team with their current roster and can afford to be patient.

Accrue cap space and at some point acquire the difference-maker where it's really needed, on the back end. I'm talking about a bona-fide #2 or #3.

 

[sting101]

Yes it does because the premise of your argument was that Sprong was bad bad bad and amalgamated with other teammates to kick Hakstol out which is incorrect.

Also what is this obsession with 200ft players or bust? If you wanted a team of 200ft players go get a bunch of Nic Dowd’s and David Kampf’s.

We have a bunch of non 200ft players and they all more or less come with their own flaws but provide good value and they are paid accordingly.

Hakstol was a Adams finalist and was benching Sprong. They chose not to bring him back. Yes i read that article incorrectly

If they add him as cheap depth sure.

And im on board with signings that could free up other assets to move to get a impact player but the notion that Sprong replaces Hoglander isn't a good one for me.

Im not trying to run him down i just dont like the fit and am more bullish on our own homegrown Hoglander especially if they are planning on a line mate in out top6

 

[Nucker42]

Going to be something similar to Suter. It will be under value I'm guessing. My guess is 2 years 1.3 per. Maybe slightly higher.

 

[Josepho]

I think you basically have to glue Sprong to Pettersson's wing and I'd probably rather have someone like Heinen there.

Obviously will come cheap but I don't love the fit.

 

[Nucker42]

I think you basically have to glue Sprong to Pettersson's wing and I'd probably rather have someone like Heinen there.

Obviously will come cheap but I don't love the fit.

Not sure I agree. He's done very well historically on the 4th line.

 

[Vector]

 

[sting101]

Still find it fascinating that management clearly drew a hard line and it was close to his ask but neither side could get there. It was the right call, especially at the term.

yes like others i was bending and struggling with this one as Z had such a impact on our playoffs and in character that i really wanted him to come back.

Would have overpaid but you have to give it to our management in that his past performance dictated a line in the sand and they stuck to their guns.

I know we will miss the nuclear deterrent a times but for most of last year you could hardly argue he was gonna be a good contract at those numbers and term.

Sucks were back looking probably for a top4 minute capable D with size and shut down ability but if it's a better one who has a track record of doing it for sustained periods then were probably better off

 

[Nucker42]

1 year x 975k.... wow

 

[wonton15]

Wow Allvin is gunning for GM of the year eh

 

[VanillaCoke]

Allvin & Co keep making solid moves, targeted basically all the players I've wanted and for value deals. The top 12 (+) is the best it's has been in ages and as good or better than any others.


Hopefully frees up pod to get moved for an upgrade/change of scenery swap.

 

[Bleach Clean]

1 year x 975k.... wow

Great AAV for Sprong.

They are over the cap now (into LTIR) unless they deal Podkolzin/Hoglander before the season starts.

So now they have 12 30~ EVP producers.

 

[TruGr1t]

Great AAV for Sprong.

They are over the cap now (into LTIR) unless they deal Podkolzin/Hoglander before the season starts.

So now they have 12 30~ EVP producers.

Yeah but they’re carrying too many players on the roster anyway. They really probably just need to waive Aman to get under.

 

[Nucker101]

Based strictly on that Sprong highlight package, he'd drive Tocchet nuts on the defensive side of the puck. If Tocchet couldn't live with Kuzmenko, despite his 39 goals, then his confidence in this player wouldn't even last a game.

I mean Sprong is now 27 and on his sixth NHL organization. How is that even possible?

I like Sprong, but I'm also worried that he gets waived out of camp and we watch him score 20 goals with 3rd line minutes for another team.

I hope Tocchet is willing to adjust a bit, I think guys like Petey and Sprong would benefit from some more freedom but I also understand why Tocchet doesn't want to give the green light to some players(especially if they're just role players like Sprong) and then be hard on other players.

It'll be interesting to see play out.

 

[Bleach Clean]

Yeah but they’re carrying too many players on the roster anyway. They really probably just need to waive Aman to get under.

Yes probably a money in/money out situation. It doesn't prevent them from going after a Dman in trade.

 

[TruGr1t]

Yes probably a money in/money out situation. It doesn't prevent them from going after a Dman in trade.

Yes if they’re ambivalent on LTIR they could literally use Poolman’s space to sign Kylington.

 

[Vector]

Great AAV for Sprong.

They are over the cap now (into LTIR) unless they deal Podkolzin/Hoglander before the season starts.

So now they have 12 30~ EVP producers.

Canucks with a 23/23 roster are at 0.16m under the cap. Granted, this means they can't handle any medium term injuries.

 

[Bleach Clean]

Yes if they’re ambivalent on LTIR they could literally use Poolman’s space to sign Kylington.

True, and maybe Kylington is also willing to do a 1m/1yr type deal? But then they're likely waiving Friedman.

 

[Canucks LB]

Yes if they’re ambivalent on LTIR they could literally use Poolman’s space to sign Kylington.

That would be a good move

 

[Canucks LB]

Here is a fun thought.

Lets load it up and see?

Debrusk- Miller - Boeser
Hoglander - Ep40 - Sprong
Garland - Bleuger - Joshua
Heinen - Suter - Sherwood

 

[TruGr1t]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1814741804719485080

 

[Lindgren]

I don't want the Canucks to pursue Sprong or any forward in that range.

Find a way, gotta find a way, to get rid of the Poolman contract. Then, be patient. The Canucks are a playoff team with their current roster and can afford to be patient.

Accrue cap space and at some point acquire the difference-maker where it's really needed, on the back end. I'm talking about a bona-fide #2 or #3.

That aged well.

 

[credulous]

i don't really see how sprong fits on this roster but at least it's a zero risk move

 

[TruGr1t]

i don't really see how sprong fits on this roster but at least it's a zero risk move

He’s goal scoring depth and will probably be in competition for a top six spot in camp. He’s also probably only behind Boeser and Garland as a natural right winger.

 

[Vector]

i don't really see how sprong fits on this roster but at least it's a zero risk move

If there’s one constant with this management group, some moves will happen around camp.

 

[Bleach Clean]

i don't really see how sprong fits on this roster but at least it's a zero risk move

He is cheap production. They need goals.

Of the many ways they could have added a shooter, this is likely the most efficient option available. I think they're trying to get Pettersson multiple options that could work, in a scattershot approach. Probably the right strategy given they've missed out on Guentzel.