Re-booted SKYO approved pipe dreams and trade ideas

[Cornuck]

Nice work Mëds, lots to think on.

[Cousin Strawberry]

Philly gives up a highly regarded prospect AND have to absorb Nurses albatross? Na they'll want the minny first from Van too

[Meds]

Philly gives up a highly regarded prospect AND have to absorb Nurses albatross? Na they'll want the minny first from Van too

Philly apparently wants Nurse. That's why I used them, and I thought Tocchet wasn't fond of Michkov.

We rape Edmonton for picks because Bowman is desperate to unload Nurse AND sort out the crease.....I forgot to include that we also take Jarry as a cap dump.

[theman]

Philly gives up a highly regarded prospect AND have to absorb Nurses albatross? Na they'll want the minny first from Van too

Philly apparently wants Nurse. That's why I used them, and I thought Tocchet wasn't fond of Michkov.

We rape Edmonton for picks because Bowman is desperate to unload Nurse AND sort out the crease.....I forgot to include that we also take Jarry as a cap dump.

Yeah that makes a bit more sense, overall a decent proposal.

[Aaronp18]

Demko scenario cont'd.....Utah

To UTA: Demko
To VAN: No idea

I don't know enough about the players on Utah to actually speculate much.....so again, this is a suggestion for the sake of discussion.

Sweeten the deal a bit and lets get Iggy

[Aaronp18]

Good rundowns Mëds, I do feel like new management needs to make a few deals to boost the rebuild.

We could see more trades this year with the bump in the cap as well!

Honestly we can eat a fair amount of salary for the next 2-3 years when we really won't be competing for anything of substance.

[theman]

Apparently Carolina still has interest for EP40.

So here is my proposal:

To Carolina:
EP40 (hopefully no retention)

To Vancouver:
Kotkaniemi
1st in 2026 and 2027 (or 1 st and a blue chip prospect)

[Cousin Strawberry]

Apparently Carolina still has interest for EP40.

[5thhorseman]

Are you imagining EP40 lifting the Cup?

[2Fingers]

I know it is summer and all, but this site cracks me up sometimes. 1 day we discuss that to move EP40 we have to add a major sweetener. Then I read that we might get 2 1sts and another player (boat anchor) coming back for him.

I honestly just want him gone for several reasons.

But mainly right now his lack of emotions I believe is detrimental to the development of this team. I do not see him as a leader but then I am not in the locker room so I based this upon assumptions.

This is not meant to be any sort of criticism to anyone here and I know a lot of it is fueled by media who needs key clicks but some times I yearn for the good old days when we only had the local paper and radio to get the reports.

Damn I am old.

[Cousin Strawberry]

Are you imagining EP40 lifting the Cup?

No I'm imagining him leaving (and no...not watching him leave )

[Todd Bersnoozi]

https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/canucks ... ane-wright

“The Canucks do like Shane Wright. They’ve approached Seattle about him, but the ask was very high,” said Dhaliwal, who suggested Seattle would want players like Zeev Buium or Tom Willander in return.

I wouldn't mind trying to acquire S.Wright, but hard pass if we have to give up Boyah Buium or Willyander. I think the most I would give up is like a 2nd rounder or maybe a Hoggy21 type player.

[BoS]

I get the impression RJ is looking to acquire more picks, not deal them.

D Pettersson
A Raty
T Mueller

Is more the tier, I reckon.

[Picker of Cherries]

I don’t think Seattle wants to trade with Vancouver unless they get a great deal in return. I think the Canucks should just pass and stay the course. Wright looks like a bust to me.

Here’s AIs take:

The criticism surrounding Seattle Kraken center Shane Wright—and the conversation about whether he might turn out to be a "bust" in Seattle—has intensified following a rough 2025-26 season. After an encouraging rookie campaign where he put up 44 points, Wright regressed significantly, managing just 12 goals and 27 points in 74 games.

With recent reports indicating that the Kraken are actively listening to trade offers for him, analysts and fans have pointed to several key flaws in his game, alongside organizational issues, to explain why things haven't clicked:

1. Lack of Natural Dynamism and High-End Creation
Dating back to his draft year, scouts noted that while Wright is incredibly smart and structured, he lacks the explosive, game-breaking dynamism of other top-tier centers. He plays a very disciplined, north-south, "safe" game. In the NHL, this has sometimes translated into a lack of pace and an inability to independently drive a line or tilt the ice when the game slows down. Critics argue he can look passive or nonchalant rather than forcing the play.

2. Low Shot Volume and Finishing Issues
The analytics show that Wright's expected goals (xG) numbers are actually quite decent, but his actual production doesn't match.
Not shooting enough: He frequently defers to teammates rather than using his excellent wrist shot, landing him in the bottom half of the team in shot generation metrics.
Finishing drought: When he does get into high-danger areas, he has struggled to convert those high-quality looks into actual goals.

3. Faceoff and Defensive Trust Issues
To play top-six minutes down the middle in the NHL, coaches demand reliability. Wright's faceoff percentages and general defensive coverage have lagged behind expectations. Because he hasn't fully mastered the defensive responsibilities of an NHL center, coaching staff have been hesitant to give him the 15+ minutes a night required to find an offensive rhythm, trapping him in a loop of low ice time.

4. Perceived "Fragility" and Draft Night Narrative
Fair or not, the narrative surrounding Wright’s mental makeup has lingered since the 2022 draft, when he famously slid to 4th overall and gave the Montreal Canadiens' draft table a death glare. Critics point to this as early evidence of a rigid mindset or an inability to handle major adversity. When his ice time dropped under new coaching systems, rumors about frustration and a desire out of Seattle fueled the idea that he struggles to handle the psychological grind of a tough development path.

Is it Wright, or Is it Seattle?
It is worth noting that a huge portion of the hockey world blames the Seattle Kraken's development strategy rather than the player himself.

Many argue that burying a highly skilled, 22-year-old center on the third or fourth line for 10–13 minutes a night alongside low-offense veterans is a recipe for failure. While his critics see a player failing to force his way up the lineup, his defenders see an asset being mismanaged into a corner.

A change of scenery via a trade this offseason might be exactly what is needed to determine if these criticisms are permanent flaws or just a byproduct of a bad fit.

[BoS]

I wonder if his game may be better suited on the wing.