Canucks News and Notes 2017-2018

[Jovocop]

Sounds like Benning is very active on the phones. Says it's too early to tell what will unfold TDD. He was responding to a question about, now that Gudbranson is re-signed and Tanev is hurt, does he expect to be busy TDD. I expected a no but he seemed to indicate that there is a lot of talk setting the groundwork. Which doesn't necessarily translate into deals I know. But it does indicate that there are players other than Vanek he is considering moving.

He emphasized a couple of things.

1) he likes our depth throughout the organization on D hinting that there is room to trade from strength there.

2) he prefers hockey deals to TDD deals and that is his focus. If he can manage a good hockey deal most players should be considered available.

3) he loves picks and is definitely looking to add picks for this year's draft.

On Tanev, he is shopping him, listed all the reasons he is of value leading with his ability to mentor younger D and making his D partner look better. But, if GMs inquire he will listen. Doesn't believe his injury status necessarily precludes GMs from being interested if it comes to that.

Edit

On Tanev he ISNT shopping him!!

The logjam is on the left side defense. One of Hutton, Del-Zotto, or Pouliot can be traded. Pouliot can play both sides and Del-Zotto mentors the young Ds. The most logical choice is Hutton.

[Hockey Widow]

Yeah, he did sign for less then I thought he would. Love the no trade protection too. Surprised Benning got that.

The truly surprising thing was the back diving real dollars in the final year. Makes no sense over a 3 year term for a player that young.

I mean it makes sense for the team. He becomes much bigger trade bait. I'm just surprised he and his agent were OK with that.

Benning >>>>>>>>>>>> Gillis/Gillman when it comes to contract negotiations where trade protection is concerned. Gillis would have given Gudbranson a modified NTC where he had to provide a list of 5 teams he would accept a trade to or something.

Isn't the CBA up after his second year? Means he's leaving less on the table in the event of a lockout.

[Meds]

Yeah, he did sign for less then I thought he would. Love the no trade protection too. Surprised Benning got that.

The truly surprising thing was the back diving real dollars in the final year. Makes no sense over a 3 year term for a player that young.

I mean it makes sense for the team. He becomes much bigger trade bait. I'm just surprised he and his agent were OK with that.

Benning >>>>>>>>>>>> Gillis/Gillman when it comes to contract negotiations where trade protection is concerned. Gillis would have given Gudbranson a modified NTC where he had to provide a list of 5 teams he would accept a trade to or something.

Isn't the CBA up after his second year? Means he's leaving less on the table in the event of a lockout.

Ahhh.....had not considered that.

[SKYO]

Diehard, the Avalanche fixed their defence in one draft - Makar and Timins, and the Duschene trade - Girard. And don't forget the O'Reilly trade, Zadarov is playing good hockey finally. Anyhow, Benning can do a lot for this team's D with a top 10 pick in this draft and a high 2nd round pick. Unlike Cliffy and Nuckles, I'm confident Tryamkin will return, he's too good not to be in the NHL.

That's my point - where do the Nucks go from here? ...

I really hope you're right and Benning does focus on D. It's badly needed.

Let's just say we land 6th overall, we'll probably get Evan Bouchard, a big right shot dman with high scoring ability.

Move Tanev for a blue chip dman prospect and a high pick, with that pick can take another dman.

With Vanek probably get a 3rd, so with two 3rd rounders can take another dman and a high risk move like drafting a highly skilled smurf.

Then sign a college dman (keeper or whitecloud) both right side dmen.
http://www.vancourier.com/pass-it-to-bu ... 1.23165181


Out Tanev, Hutton.

In Bouchard, (a blue chip dman via Tanev trade), couple more dmen picks via Tanev trade pick and Vanek pick, a college dman prospect.

That's 5 quality dmen prospects the team can theoretically add realistically before next season starts.

Edler-Guds
MDZ-Stecher

Juolevi/Holm/Pouliot/Chatfield/Brisebois with 2018 moves - Evan Bouchard/Zach Whitecloud/(blue chip dman prospect via Tanev trade ex: Liljegren) and a few more 2018 NHL draft dmen prospects.
and finally in 2019 or 2020 the return of the TRYAMKING.

[Topper]

Isn't the CBA up after his second year? Means he's leaving less on the table in the event of a lockout.

I've been eying that CBA expiry and wondering if that is impacting owners on locking up the lame duck management around the league.

[Chef Boi RD]

Gudbranson wasn’t going to recoup what we gave up for him.

And oh Boi oh Boi did we ever pay dearly for him -,Jared "Harold Druken" McCann - Stalwart. To hbd Agenders, its like we gave up Matthew Barzal and Anthony Beauvellier for Gufbranson.

Who cares? The moaners care, it gives them something to hang on to. "I know I'm going down, Hoss, but gosh darn it, I'm gonna go down fighting!"

[Meds]

Isn't the CBA up after his second year? Means he's leaving less on the table in the event of a lockout.

I've been eying that CBA expiry and wondering if that is impacting owners on locking up the lame duck management around the league.

What are you pondering in regards to how locking up the management interplays with the expiring CBA?

[Meds]

Diehard, the Avalanche fixed their defence in one draft - Makar and Timins, and the Duschene trade - Girard. And don't forget the O'Reilly trade, Zadarov is playing good hockey finally. Anyhow, Benning can do a lot for this team's D with a top 10 pick in this draft and a high 2nd round pick. Unlike Cliffy and Nuckles, I'm confident Tryamkin will return, he's too good not to be in the NHL.

That's my point - where do the Nucks go from here? ...

I really hope you're right and Benning does focus on D. It's badly needed.

Let's just say we land 6th overall, we'll probably get Evan Bouchard, a big right shot dman with high scoring ability.

Move Tanev for a blue chip dman prospect and a high pick, with that pick can take another dman.

With Vanek probably get a 3rd, so with two 3rd rounders can take another dman and a high risk move like drafting a highly skilled smurf.

Then sign a college dman (keeper or whitecloud) both right side dmen.
http://www.vancourier.com/pass-it-to-bu ... 1.23165181


Out Tanev, Hutton.

In Bouchard, (a blue chip dman via Tanev trade), couple more dmen picks via Tanev trade pick and Vanek pick, a college dman prospect.

That's 5 quality dmen prospects the team can theoretically add realistically before next season starts.

Edler-Guds
MDZ-Stecher

Juolevi/Holm/Pouliot/Chatfield/Brisebois with 2018 moves - Evan Bouchard/Zach Whitecloud/(blue chip dman prospect via Tanev trade ex: Liljegren) and a few more 2018 NHL draft dmen prospects.
and finally in 2019 or 2020 the return of the TRYAMKING.

If Jimbo manages to acquire an extra first round pick he should stick to the BPA method with both of them. Sure we need to inject some quality D prospects into our system, but if we aren't getting one of the top 3 defensemen in the draft, then I would prefer adding another quality forward with serious top-6 (better still top-3) potential.

Lind, Gadjovich, Gaudette, and Dahlen, don't project as top line forwards as far as I have seen. Second and very good 3rd liners almost certainly.

Right now our legit top-3 forwards (current and/or developing) in the system under 23 are Bo, Pettersson, Boeser. If we can add another one in the first round, we should. Especially if we miss out on Dahlin (almost a certainty) but still end up in the top-3. I really liked what I saw of Zadina at the WJC, what a shot. He's like Euro-Boeser with a left-handed shot.

[Topper]

Some people can't handle a rebuild. That is why Genius Jim was extended and why Gudbranson was extended at an extremely fair price.

For sheer ecstasy, flip Gudbranson to the Islanders for Calgary's 1st. LOL

[Chef Boi RD]

For those who don't know, the Flames acquired stone hands Hamonic for potentially a 2018 lottery pick and two 2nd round picks, so yeah getting Calgarys 2018 1st would be a doozy!

[Todd Bersnoozi]

Pretty affordable and low risk term for Gudbranson - 3 years - $4M per.

Great signing, glad to see Guddy will be staying a board. I would have been willing to go with a 4 year deal, but 3 is fine. He probably would have got more as a UFA. It's pretty much the same deal Sbisa got, but I think Guddy brings way more to the table (bigger, stronger, tougher, RS, leadership, character, potential, etc). It's great to hear that Guddy wants to be part of the core here that turns this ship around too. I don't think we have seen the best of Guddy yet. The main thing is for him to stay healthy, so he can get on a bit of a roll.

[SKYO]

Pretty affordable and low risk term for Gudbranson - 3 years - $4M per.

Great signing, glad to see Guddy will be staying a board. I would have been willing to go with a 4 year deal, but 3 is fine. He probably would have got more as a UFA. It's pretty much the same deal Sbisa got, but I think Guddy brings way more to the table (bigger, stronger, tougher, RS, leadership, character, potential, etc). It's great to hear that Guddy wants to be part of the core here that turns this ship around too. I don't think we have seen the best of Guddy yet. The main thing is for him to stay healthy, so he can get on a bit of a roll.

Yeah I like how Guds just keeps it simple like ol' Willie Mitchell styles - while Sbisa - I didn't like when he tried to stick handle up the ice with some cringe worthy "dangles".

[rats19]

I like the signing...

[Meds]

Some people can't handle a rebuild. That is why Genius Jim was extended and why Gudbranson was extended at an extremely fair price.

For sheer ecstasy, flip Gudbranson to the Islanders for Calgary's 1st. LOL

Only if Calgary misses and we can get their lottery pick.

Or would that be more for hysteria than ecstasy?

[Blob Mckenzie]

The nerds are already in full force :

So are the mongoloids unfortunately clapping their paws together upon the signing