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thecupismine

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I did a deep dive into the thing Tocchet loves most after huge defenseman, right shot centers.

There's nobody remotely good enough who's playing on a team that will miss the playoffs, with the exception of Claude Giroux. I think the team is going to take a serious look at acquiring him, after figuring out the defence.

I wanted Giroux last year before I knew about his preference for staying in Ottawa. He fit the need for a winger for Petey (plays both RW and C), would have fixed the PP1 spot, and would've given the team a right shot ace in the face-off dot.

The need on defense this year though far outweights any forward acquisition, and I doubt Giroux wants anything to do with the western conference. Good thing is a lot of teams out East look to be in dissaray, so hopefully something materializes on the blueline front.
 

Rowlet

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I wanted Giroux last year before I knew about his preference for staying in Ottawa. He fit the need for a winger for Petey (plays both RW and C), would have fixed the PP1 spot, and would've given the team a right shot ace in the face-off dot.

The need on defense this year though far outweights any forward acquisition, and I doubt Giroux wants anything to do with the western conference. Good thing is a lot of teams out East look to be in dissaray, so hopefully something materializes on the blueline front.

I think there's a chance Giroux waives this time for his last chance at the cup, I'd have to imagine he'd be okay with a few months away from the family. I did the math and the team can actually fit in a lot of help at the deadline. The Canucks are in a much better spot than people seem to think, in regards to the salary cap.

This is actually cap compliant by about $15,000, though it would cost so much to make this a reality.

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Peen

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Even if they can’t get a D in a Hoglander trade, if there’s a forward out there with speed and special teams utility, they should explore that. Especially if he’s cost controlled.
 
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Bobby9

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Hog + 2 x 2nds for an extended M Pettersson is something I think both parties would like to see
 

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