BurningBeard wrote:Gillis should be.

Gary does have a seriously nice beard...
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BurningBeard wrote:Gillis should be.
There is no way the Avs will give us O'Reilly for that proposed package.Rede wrote:
Trade Edler, Schroeder to Colorado for O'Reilly
I can't see Vanek signing with a rebuilding team (Canucks) at below market value.Rede wrote:I
Sign Vanek 2 years @ 9.5m
So maybe swap Hansen or Higgins with Schroeder? Add a pick or prospect. Not sure exactly what it takes, but I think Edler has a lot of value himself still.The Brown Knight wrote:There is no way the Avs will give us O'Reilly for that proposed package.Rede wrote:
Trade Edler, Schroeder to Colorado for O'Reilly
Also - I'd only trade Kesler if we were getting a young center with superstar potential in return. Etem would be a great addition, but I'd rather see us get a young center. The proposed deal to Chicago is better in my opinion.
Vanek at 9.5 million per season is loco bro. That's the type of money that one should be offering the Sidney Crosby's, Evgeni Malkin's, Steve Stamkos', and Jonathan Toews of this world.Rede wrote: Also that was 2yrs @ 9.5 (each) not 9.5/2yrs.
I know eh?Reefer2 wrote:he has Vanek at $9.5M per season.
Yep. And with Heatley's gross contract coming off the books this summer, Minny has plenty of space to give Vanek the $7.5M-$8.5M long-term deal he wants.RoyalDude wrote:The worst kept secret in the NHl is that Vanek wants to sign with Minnesota this off season where he lives in the off season and where his wife is from. Why even dream about him? Also he will end up with a contract that will be an albatross compared to his product on the ice.
RoyalDude wrote:The Canucks were apparently talking with Colorado, some people speculated it was ROR, but would not be surprised if they were kicking the tires on Stastny, that interest may continue into July 1st. Would not be surprised if we make a pitch for Stastny but would the Amerian/Czech want to play here? He'd be a good safety net if we move Kesler.
I would be a huge advocate of the above scenarios.Island Nucklehead wrote:RoyalDude wrote:The Canucks were apparently talking with Colorado, some people speculated it was ROR, but would not be surprised if they were kicking the tires on Stastny, that interest may continue into July 1st. Would not be surprised if we make a pitch for Stastny but would the Amerian/Czech want to play here? He'd be a good safety net if we move Kesler.
Kinda what I was thinking. The return for Kesler (Teravainen/Etem or whatever) + Stastny would probably be better for the Canucks, at least offensively. I'm sure he'd cost us around $7M per, so there's the $$$$ to swallow, but if this team plans on staying competitive, it's something to consider.