Corey Perry to Canucks Rumour

[Hockey Widow]

Well, I doubt many of us would complain too loudly if we landed Perry but I agree not at the cost of Hodgson. We are not that deep down the middle. Now moving Hodgson the get Getzlaf is another matter. Big, nasty and a point producer to anchor the third line. A bit steep dollar wise though and we would probably be out of the hunt for any D'men.

[Canuck-One]

Our top 9 is as good as it gets in this league. I don't see MG doing anything as drastic as going after a star player with a huge cap hit. It simply doesn't fit with the way he has done things since he has arrived here. I think he may tinker with the 4th line if Bitz isn't up to the job after he has played a few games in Chicago. A Tim Jackman type would work for me. He will be on the look out for more D as he has stated more than once that you can never have enough because of all the injuries that position seems to get. I'd like him to look at Deryk Engelland. He is a tough SOB, who, when his minutes are managed properly, would give this team an instant growth spurt of 2 inches and twenty pounds.

[Todd Bersnoozi]

I totally agree, I'd luv to see Big Bad Bryan Allen back too. But, I'd move Ballard to make room for him, mainly cuz of the salaries involved. A bottom 5-6 pairing of Allen-Rome or Allen-Alberts would be leet. AA on the D core.

I'd love a guy like Bryan Allen for his mean streak, but IMO he replaces Alberts, not Ballard.

[tantalum]

A bottom pairing of Allen and Alberts would get lit up like a Christmas tree.

[Blob Mckenzie]

I'd love a guy like Bryan Allen for his mean streak

His what ?

Just say no to to the Dana Murzyn clone

[Todd Bersnoozi]

I would have to disagree with u there. I luv what the Nucks have down the middle, with some cast/characters that are some of the best around the league.

1) Hank - Hart tophy winner, assist machine
2) Kesler - Selke trophy winner
3) Malhotra - Face off/Defensive specialist
4) Lap-Dawg - Gritty checker

Throw in
5) CoHo -talented youngster who just seems to be getting better every game. He played most of the season on the wing, but his play of late has bumped Manny down to the 4th line, so he's centering the 3rd line. If we moved CoHo, I think our regular top 4 Centres can still faceoff and with just about anyone around the league. Obviously an injury to the top 2 and we'd take a serious hit.

I'd disagree with Getzlaf too, he's quite a bit more talented than Kes. He'd take the #2 spot and Kes would probably be bumped down to #3 to play the checking role that Kes is very good at.

We are not that deep down the middle. Now moving Hodgson the get Getzlaf is another matter. Big, nasty and a point producer to anchor the third line. A bit steep dollar wise though and we would probably be out of the hunt for any D'men.

[tantalum]

Last year I would say yes to the idea that center would be fine without Hodgson (even if he was playing this way last year). The difference is that Malhotra is nowhere near the level he was at last year. He is not a 3rd line guy right now and I don't see that changing between now and the deadline. I don't think you can rely on him. LaPierre has his moments but he is also not a full time third line center on a championship caliber team. The entire mix of those 5 are elite level.

[RoyalDude]

Nobody real concerned that last seasons MVP is sitting 39th in scoring in the NHL. Not surprised to see that Tantalum is all guns a blazing for hoping that this trade rumor actually comes to fruition.

[LotusBlossom]

Nobody real concerned that last seasons MVP is sitting 39th in scoring in the NHL.

Was thinking the same thing, but the kid could probably use a change of scenery. Personally, if we had to get a Duck, I'd prefer it to be Getzlaf.

[ESQ]

Last year I would say yes to the idea that center would be fine without Hodgson (even if he was playing this way last year). The difference is that Malhotra is nowhere near the level he was at last year. He is not a 3rd line guy right now and I don't see that changing between now and the deadline. I don't think you can rely on him. LaPierre has his moments but he is also not a full time third line center on a championship caliber team. The entire mix of those 5 are elite level.

Its a funny thing, with Hodgson I believe we have the best center corps in the league, but without him all of a sudden its a question mark. Its a very thin line.

Its actually too bad that Selanne and Koivu are the only two untouchables on that team, they're both having fantastic years and still have a lot to offer. Koivu is doing decent in the faceoff circle and is actually producing offence quite nicely with Selanne.

Nobody real concerned that last seasons MVP is sitting 39th in scoring in the NHL. Not surprised to see that Tantalum is all guns a blazing for hoping that this trade rumor actually comes to fruition.

Not really, considering how drastic his second-half turn around was last year. He was at 1.5 PPG after the all-star break, and 25 goals in 30 games. But as everyone is saying, the rumoured deal is still too steep.

Does anyone miss Dave Nonis' "one that got away" stories? I loved hearing asking prices after each deal Nonis failed to close.

[dhabums]

A bottom pairing of Allen and Alberts would get lit up like a Christmas tree.

And the Bryan Allen mean streak isn't any longer than the Shane O'Brien mean streak.

[wienerdog]

The only way I see Getzlaf coming here is if Kesler goes the other way in return.

So, basically, not anytime soon.

[Hockey Widow]

The only way I see Getzlaf coming here is if Kesler goes the other way in return.

So, basically, not anytime soon.

If Anaheim is trading Getzlaf and or Perry they would take some good young talent back. Part of that may be their need for goaltending. Not only has Hiller not recovered he is injured again. You don't think they would part with Getzlaf for Hodgson & Tanev and a 1st? They get two great young prospects who have both shown they can play in the NHL and a 1st. But it won't fix their goaltending problems. I think they would take Cory straight up for Getzlaf. Now I would't make those deals because we don't have to. And I doubt we could absorb hid cap hit with only losing one roster player and we can't unload Ballard until we know the status of Salo without taking more cap back to add to our defence.

Although:

Sedin/Sedin/Burrows
Raymond/Getzlaf/Booth
Higgins/Kesler/Hansen
Manny/Lappy/Weise

Looks pretty good in my books, if we could keep Getzlaf long term.

[Island Nucklehead]

Although:

Sedin/Sedin/Burrows
Raymond/Getzlaf/Booth
Higgins/Kesler/Hansen
Manny/Lappy/Weise

Looks pretty good in my books, if we could keep Getzlaf long term.

Puts us in the very desirable position of having as many potential all stars as Chicago up front (Toews, Kane, Hossa, Sharp), but at a higher talent level and a much much much better supporting cast.

I don't think the Cap would let us do it for more than a season, but we'd be about 100K under the salary cap if we ditched Hodgson and Ballard off the current roster to bring in Getzlaf.

Deadly lineup up front, but our D looks dangerously weak:

Bieksa-Hamhuis
Edler-Salo
Alberts-Rome
Sulzer

Personally, unless we can bring in another D, I don't see us upgrading with any impact players up front.

[Vpete]

I'd rather Gillis make a play on the back end than up front. Attempt for Suter or Weber- which I think is the master plan anyway.

However the kind of player I wish Gillis could get is Steve Ott. He has a 2.95 cap hit and full NTC but he is mongoose to Marchand's cobra.

Here's a thought, if LA falls out would anyone be adverse to bringing Willie Mitchell back as a rental?