The issue is, a bunch of other teams are going to like them as well, if they even make it to to UFA.
Oh for sure. I am just saying in general those are not bad targets. Feel like I hear groaning from people already.
The issue is, a bunch of other teams are going to like them as well, if they even make it to to UFA.
The problem is they are both likely unrealistic, and if they do sign, will very likely be poor value.Oh for sure. I am just saying in general those are not bad targets. Feel like I hear groaning from people already.
I'm not sold on Mancini ever becoming the "well with that size and skating he might..." type of player.Our D is set for years. Hughes Hronek MP EP2 Willander Mancini - With Myers for 2 more. And then Mynio and KK in the works as well.
I don't think there is a better looking D in the NHL going forward. Barring injuries. And whether we can get Hughes to sign a retirement contract here.
Ravensbergen with their first?They have plenty of cap space and defensive depth to add couple good forwards in the summervia UFA or trade. The # 1 centre seems to be finding his way much to the chagrin of a lot of fans.
They have goaltending depth and a great mobile D group. Build from the ass end. I wouldn't be shocked if they picked Ravensbergen with their 1st.
Yes and no as they were regular season superstar at that time but not so much in the playoffs.I mean I feel like we're discrediting the Sedins here.
I too would take a centre but they need to take BPA available in their minds. Don't care about position.Ravensbergen with their first?
They really need to draft a potential top 6 center and I'm hoping Brady Martin is around when we pick.
Normally I would agree but they need legit top centers prospects so badly that no unless someone exceptional drops they need to take a center.I too would take a centre but they need to take BPA available in their minds. Don't care about position.
Ravensbergen with their first?They have plenty of cap space and defensive depth to add couple good forwards in the summervia UFA or trade. The # 1 centre seems to be finding his way much to the chagrin of a lot of fans.
They have goaltending depth and a great mobile D group. Build from the ass end. I wouldn't be shocked if they picked Ravensbergen with their 1st.
The problem is they are both likely unrealistic, and if they do sign, will very likely be poor value.
I think people were surprised about Debrusk because there weren’t many (any?) rumours about him signing here and not because anyone was surprised the Canucks landed a player of Debrusk’s calibre. Because Debrusk wasn’t one of the top UFAs. He was a player coming off a 40 point season that Sportsnet ranked as the 12th “best” or whatever UFA of 2024. Bennett and Ehlers are likely going to be top five UFAs when all is said and done. And I’m not saying that the Canucks could sign either. Only that it’s not very likely, and if they do, the contract won’t be very good value.I would have thought the same about Debrusk. I think there is a good chance we get neither.
I think people were surprised about Debrusk because there weren’t many (any?) rumours about him signing here and not because anyone was surprised the Canucks landed a player of Debrusk’s calibre. Because Debrusk wasn’t one of the top UFAs. He was a player coming off a 40 point season that Sportsnet ranked as the 12th “best” or whatever UFA of 2024. Bennett and Ehlers are likely going to be top five UFAs when all is said and done. And I’m not saying that the Canucks could sign either. Only that it’s not very likely, and if they do, the contract won’t be very good value.
They need to find guys who are on the cusp of breaking out and sign those guys. Very difficult, but that’s how you build through free agency. Not
Unless the unexpected happens and he decides to play another year at BU, he'll sign after BU's season is done. I'm not super familiar with the NCAA selection process, but if BU either qualifies or is selected to the Frozen Four tournament, then it will be either March 30th or April 12th, give or take a day or two. Selection is Sunday, so if BU isn't selected or doesn't qualify by winning Hockey East, then he'll likely sign Monday.So when does this whole Willander joining the Canucks thing happen exactly?
Appreciate it, thanksUnless the unexpected happens and he decides to play another year at BU, he'll sign after BU's season is done. I'm not super familiar with the NCAA selection process, but if BU either qualifies or is selected to the Frozen Four tournament, then it will be either March 30th or April 12th, give or take a day or two. Selection is Sunday, so if BU isn't selected or doesn't qualify by winning Hockey East, then he'll likely sign Monday.
By comparison, his teammate Lane Hutson signed with the Habs on April 12th last year, after BU was knocked out of the Frozen Four on April 11th. He played his first game with Montreal on April 15th, although I doubt Willander will get into the lineup as quickly while the Canucks are competing for a playoff spot.
Unless the unexpected happens and he decides to play another year at BU, he'll sign after BU's season is done. I'm not super familiar with the NCAA selection process, but if BU either qualifies or is selected to the Frozen Four tournament, then it will be either March 30th or April 12th, give or take a day or two. Selection is Sunday, so if BU isn't selected or doesn't qualify by winning Hockey East, then he'll likely sign Monday.
By comparison, his teammate Lane Hutson signed with the Habs on April 12th last year, after BU was knocked out of the Frozen Four on April 11th. He played his first game with Montreal on April 15th, although I doubt Willander will get into the lineup as quickly while the Canucks are competing for a playoff spot.
Apart from Tanev, it was populated by vets. There was no pipeline of cost controlled but promising defensive prospects.
I too would take a centre but they need to take BPA available in their minds. Don't care about position
Ravensbergen with their first?
They really need to draft a potential top 6 center and I'm hoping Brady Martin is around when we pick.
@Breakers Can you possibly explain that last chart ... is that playoffs odds ... what does it al mean?
Just no. The odds of your scenario working out are very low.With the number is pretty decent to good defence prospects on the team now and the other couple still not signed yet the value of Willander might be more as a trade asset to help fill in the top center positions.
I am still a draft the super star guy that can be here for a decade under cap control.
The team's defence is pretty stout especially how the system is now.
But top drafted forward could step right into the league and make a dent immediately, Bedard, Celebrini, Guenther, Benson, Smith, Fantilli, Cooley, W Johnson, numerous others 20 yrs old and under all forwards with more points than all/most Canucks.
EPD was able to transition easily because he played pro hockey for a couple of years. It will be different for Willander, he has never played pro's. College is good but not elite like the NHL is supposed to be.
Trade him and a 2027 first if needed or a bunch of 2nds and 3rds for the Misa pick, throw in a decent forward prospect or two as well. Over pay and try to give that team that has the pick something they need help with, no matter who they are.
Willander will be a longtime Canuck. His ceiling is what you want for every elite defense corp. Speed, hockey sense, skating, RHD with maturity, he can play physical too.With the number is pretty decent to good defence prospects on the team now and the other couple still not signed yet the value of Willander might be more as a trade asset to help fill in the top center positions.
I am still a draft the super star guy that can be here for a decade under cap control.
The team's defence is pretty stout especially how the system is now.
But top drafted forward could step right into the league and make a dent immediately, Bedard, Celebrini, Guenther, Benson, Smith, Fantilli, Cooley, W Johnson, numerous others 20 yrs old and under all forwards with more points than all/most Canucks.
EPD was able to transition easily because he played pro hockey for a couple of years. It will be different for Willander, he has never played pro's. College is good but not elite like the NHL is supposed to be.
Trade him and a 2027 first if needed or a bunch of 2nds and 3rds for the Misa pick, throw in a decent forward prospect or two as well. Over pay and try to give that team that has the pick something they need help with, no matter who they are.