[murd0c]

Thank god that horrible season is over and talk about an exciting off season we have starting NOW..

Hopefully Dim Jim makes some good moves and doesn't trade away our 5th pick like the rumours we all have been hearing

http://i.imgur.com/3umsUzM.jpg

[Armind]

Plan the parade now!

[dbaz]

I saw stamkos at caliburger today. start the rumors

[Bouncing Bettys]

Benning won't trade that 5th overall pick. He'll draft a player, give him a season, and then trade him away for "attitude issues"

[Not really racist!]

soon.jpg

[quasi]

There isn't much room for being worse then they were last year so that's a plus.

[jeedee]

Some rumors before the draft:

30 Thoughts: Remembering greatness - Sportsnet.ca (http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/30-thoughts-remembering-greatness/)

6. Some rumblings the Canucks prefer Logan Brown. At this time of year, I refer to the Isiah Thomas rule. As a young reporter, he said to me, “Around the draft, everyone lies.”

There is a connection, however, that would provide Vancouver good intel on Brown. Logan’s father, Jeff, coached the USHL Indiana Ice when director of amateur scouting Judd Brackett was the Ice’s head scout two years ago.

7. A GM on the Vancouver Canucks: “One of the free-agent wingers is going there. Just have to figure out which one.”

Word out of the combine was Boston and Loui Eriksson would take a final run at a deal.

[jeedee]

I saw stamkos at caliburger today. start the rumors

pics or it didn't happen

brb using imagination cuz no pics

[Nabatron]

I also heard JB could trade the 5th overall pick to the avalanche for barrie and their 10th over all pick...

[JesseBlue]

i thought my eyes were messed up seeing two canucks nhl threads

[HonestTea]

IN!

First page!

[Devastator]

first page, looking forward to next season get young and big!

[XplicitLuder]

In. Grats to the pens

[carisear]

I saw stamkos at caliburger today. start the rumors

Also heard he bought a house here.

you heard it here first!

[EmperorIS]

Also heard he bought a house here.

you heard it here first!

Don't be ridiculous. He wouldn't be able to afford a house here.

[Speed2K]

I can't wait for the draft!

[MG1]

In........ but barely............

[Tegra_Devil]

Ooooooo excellent! A new one :troll:

[tonyzoomzoom]

Looking forward to the draft -- unless JB trades them all away...

[dbaz]

Also heard he bought a house here.

you heard it here first!

na bitchford said it

[Sentinel]

Stamkos bought a house here?? Didn't the same thing happen when Gaborik was ufa and his buddy Demitra(RIP) tried to convince him to come?

[Gumby]

Stamkos bought a house here?? Didn't the same thing happen when Gaborik was ufa and his buddy Demitra(RIP) tried to convince him to come?
:facepalm:

[Jmac]

I have nothing to add

[Bouncing Bettys]

Great first page
https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WeRo6VYqMPw/hqdefault.jpg

[pastarocket]

First page!

Eleven days until the draft. C'mon JB, work that draft magic and pull a rabbit out of a hat for the Canucks!

[mb_]

In. Can't wait for the draft!!

[Verdasco]

been 5 years since the good ole 2011 riot / stanley cup finals

feels fucking bad mannnnn

[6o4__boi]

didn't make the first page :okay:

[pastarocket]

I hear that JB isn't happy about the team not making the playoffs. There are rumours that JB wants to trade the fifth overall pick to get players who can help the team can back into the post season.

Is there more to these rumours? Aquaman mentioned in media conference in the past that management has "full autonomy" on hockey related decisions.

I don't believe for a minute that Aquilini is not meddling with hockey personnel decisions for the team.

This owner is all about the money, the revenue. Is it possible that the owner is interfering with Dim Jim's draft rebuild strategy for the team and demanding that this team makes the post season in 2016-2017?

What if Aquaman had this conversation with JB and Linden: :troll:

Aquilini: "Guys, I want my team to make the playoffs. This past season was a disgrace! You know how much money I'm losing right now on this team?? I can't sell enough greasy pizza from Pizza Hut, blueberries, or condos to cover my losses! Do whatever it takes to get this team back into the playoffs, or else!

Linden: "What about your promise of giving me and Jim full autonomy on hockey related decision?"

Aquilini: "Yeah, well, I just tell the media what they want to hear. This is my team. I want the Canucks to make the playoffs next season, capiche???"

Dim Jim: "Well, we do have some assets to trade to make this team better. Maybe trading draft picks? Hmm, I'll think about the strategy after I finish eating my sushi from Miku. It's delicious!"

Aquilini: "Excellent! That's what I want to hear, guys! Get to work"

Linden: (stone faced. Then he facepalms after Aquilini leaves the meeting room".

[dbaz]

Carlyle ducks coach again

[Ch28]

Glen Gulutzan front runner for Flame's coaching position

[Mike Oxbig]

Glen Gulutzan front runner for Flame's coaching position

Probably thats why i saw tom renney today at hotel lobby

[Ch28]

Probably thats why i saw tom renney today at hotel lobby

Nice try, but he's the president and ceo of hockey canada

[dbaz]

Kuzma claims gulutzen is getting the flames job

Gillis joins Geneve-Servette in the Swiss league

[6o4__boi]

Yup...looks like Flames will be announcing hiring of Gully, most likely after Howe's funeral out of respect for Mr. Hockey

Announcement of team to Vegas is upcoming apparently as well.

[murd0c]

http://i.imgur.com/7StdqAv.jpg

[6o4__boi]

Official now

Clouts is the new Canucks goalie coach
looks like Rollie is staying as a player development coach, i'm assuming he'll be working out of Utica mostly (basically Cloutier's old job)

[murd0c]

makes sense and great to still have Rollie with the team and with Demko is the most important thing. I'm happy that Clouts has turned his carrier around .

[dbaz]

yea Melanson will work with our ahl goalies only now.

[6thGear.]

Good for clouts. I always liked him even when he was playing here.

[Tim Budong]

Oh hai canucks thread

[Presto]

Announcement of team to Vegas is upcoming apparently as well.

LAS VEGAS (http://www.news1130.com/2016/06/14/nhl-unanimously-las-vegas/) – The NHL’s Executive Committee voted unanimously to recommend expansion to Las Vegas, meaning the final hurdle for the franchise comes June 22 in the Nevada city.

The nine committee members met with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly last Tuesday in New York. Bettman and Daly have made it very clear they will not discuss the process until after next Wednesday’s Board of Governors meeting, to be held hours before the NHL Awards.

Bill Foley, owner of the potential Las Vegas team, did not respond to a request for comment.

The Board of Governors’ vote is necessary to approve expansion. It’s very difficult to see a refusal considering the Executive Committee’s approval and the massive downer it would bring to the awards show later that night.

The Black Knights, as they are expected to be called, are slotted for the Pacific Division and begin play in 2017-18.

There was also funny CMS formatting on the sidebar:
http://i.imgur.com/DP3Ersn.png

[6o4__boi]

Las Vegas Black Knights?!
Isn't that an army school football team?
Sounds like its trying too hard lol

though the mock ups aren't bad

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fq1ZZTzaA8s/maxresdefault.jpg

some other names could've been:

Las Vegas Wranglers
Las Vegas Rams
Las Vegas Aces
Las Vegas Flash

[Armind]

Aces would've been dope

[6o4__boi]

Aces would've been dope

http://3951-presscdn-28-25.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/LVA-set.jpg

does look pretty cool


another quick google search turned up this gem

http://media.fyre.co/NPlo53WcTTqPAcsVLKTw_11009159_10206711642170880_32 53109255242435596_n[1].jpg

:lawl:

[Armind]

Err.. cool name. Shit design.

[6o4__boi]

:lawl:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptDY5BqW7uc

[pastarocket]

What about the Las Vegas Jokers? :considered: I like this jersey design.

The team logo looks like an animated version of Batman's nemesis. :lawl:

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7691/16868734120_6e49678842_o.jpg

[Bouncing Bettys]

Black Knights makes me think of Independence Day with the good Reverend Harry Connik Jr.

[Durrann]

subscribed

[murd0c]

The Las Vegas team should of been called the Bandits or Outlaws

[JesseBlue]

or dune buggies

[68style]

Bring back the Las Vegas POSSE!!!!

[MG1]

Las Vegas Dice sounds good to me. Pair of dice adding up to 7.

[dbaz]

they should just pay the London knights to use their logo and colours

[dbaz]

bickell and teravainen to carolina for 2nd and 3rd

www.twitter.com/NHLBlackhawks?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw


cowen placed on waivers for buyout

[6o4__boi]

wow...steep price to get rid of Bickell's shit contract

[dbaz]

I actually thought hawks did good. dumped cap, acquired picks, got rid of a player they were disappointed in who will be replaced by Schmaltz. extra cap might help them get a hamhuis

[Mike Oxbig]

Teuvo Teravainen too small so he fits with the Canes

[Ch28]

TT is a stud of a player. He's going to be goooood! This was the trade I was hoping the Canucks could get from the Hawks during the deadline for Hamhuis

[7seven]

The picks Chicago are getting are apparently their own 3rd back and NYR's 2nd, Carolina had a lot of extra picks, great asset management and deal by Carolina here.

[6o4__boi]

...great asset management and deal by Carolina here.

thing's I'll never hear as long as Dim Jim reigns... :okay:

[Bouncing Bettys]

thing's I'll never hear as long as Dim Jim reigns... :okay:

Sounds like you've got an attitude problem. Traded.

[Jmac]

Sounds like you've got an attitude problem. Traded. with a 5th for an older player with an attitude problem.

[dbaz]

umberger being/bought out. hextall publicly brought it up, just have to get him to waive his nmc as waivers are needed for buyout

cam ward re-signs 2yrs 6.6mil

[SumAznGuy]

I'm curious to see what Carolina's long term plan is with Ward and Lack.

[CRS]

I'm curious to see what Carolina's long term plan is with Ward and Lack.

It was probably a mixture of value in Ward as well as a lack of confidence in Lack.

[6o4__boi]

It was probably a mixture of value in Ward as well as a lack of confidence in Lack.

you just can't ward off a goalie like Cam when you lack confidence with what you have in Eddie


http://rs738.pbsrc.com/albums/xx24/CityFolkAlbum/Reactions/badumtss.jpg~c200

[Jmac]

Ward hasn't been healthy in over 5 years and it's wreaked havoc on his effectiveness.

Carolina is going nowhere with him as their #1 unless he somehow miraculously solves his health issues.

[CRS]

Ward hasn't been healthy in over 5 years and it's wreaked havoc on his effectiveness.

Carolina is going nowhere with him as their #1 unless he somehow miraculously solves his health issues.

They did sign him to a fairly cheap contract.

[7seven]

As much as everyone in this market loves Lack, and he is a great guy, but he really isn't a consistent or good #1 goalie either, Ward at this point and Lack are just gap stops until Nedeljkovic is ready.

[sonick]

The Las Vegas Babies... VEGAS BABY!

https://media.giphy.com/media/RqxamlCT4Na8g/giphy.gif

[6o4__boi]

The Las Vegas Babies... VEGAS BABY!


lol made me think of this

http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BhSSmsKCMAAnzkF.jpg

[murd0c]

Canucks enter ECHL agreement with Aces - Vancouver Canucks - News (http://canucks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=885892&utm_source=social&utm_medium=hootsuite&utm_campaign=&hootPostID=74aa18399e03a4821a17d9ad48aa155f)

Vancouver, B.C. - Vancouver Canucks President of Hockey Operations Trevor Linden announced today that the club has entered into an affiliation agreement with the Alaska Aces of the ECHL. Under this arrangement, the Canucks will designate players within their development system for assignment with the Aces during the 2016.17 season.

“We are pleased to enter into a new development partnership with the Aces,” said Canucks President of Hockey Operations Trevor Linden. “The community of Anchorage has a rich history of developing players that have had success at the National Hockey League level. We’re excited to continue this tradition with the Aces and provide our prospects with an excellent environment for growth.”

The Aces, based in Anchorage, were 2005.06, 2010.11, and 2013.14 Kelly Cup Champions.

“As an organization we are extremely excited about this opportunity. We as a group feel that having Vancouver, the closest NHL team in proximity to Alaska, will give our fan base another team to cheer for,” said Aces Head Coach and President of Hockey Operations Rob Murray. “The parity in the ECHL has gotten stronger over the past few years and we felt it imperative to find an affiliation to help with not only recruiting but providing depth to the Aces. We will also be working closely with Vancouver’s AHL affiliate in Utica throughout the 2016.17 season."

The Anchorage Aces originally played in the Pacific Southwest Hockey League from 1989 through 1999 before joining the West Coast Hockey League from 1995 to 2003. The team joined the ECHL to start the 2003.04 season and were renamed the Alaska Aces after the league switch. The Aces were previously affiliated with the St. Louis Blues from 2005 to 2012, the Calgary Flames during the 2013.14 season, and both the St. Louis Blues and Minnesota Wild during the 2014.15 season. Alaska currently competes in the ECHL’s West Division, which also includes Colorado, Idaho, Rapid City and Utah.

The Canucks have had previous ECHL affiliation agreements with the Columbus Chill (1992 to 1994), South Carolina Stingrays (1994.95), Columbia Inferno (2001 to 2006), Victoria Salmon Kings (2006 to 2011), and Kalamazoo Wings (2012 to 2015).

[6o4__boi]

Gully to be named the new Flams coach

i wonder if they'll bring Green up to replace him since he'll be replacing Willie by November/December anyway.

Might as well give the Comets a new man that'll stay the whole season with them.

[murd0c]

Canucks sign Baertschi to two-year extension - Vancouver Canucks - News (http://canucks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=886195)

Vancouver, B.C. – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has signed forward Sven Baertschi to a two-year contract extension. The contract will carry a value of $1,700,000 in the first year and a value of $2,000,000 in the second year for an annual average value of $1,850,000.

Baertschi, 23, appeared in 69 games for the Canucks last season where he set career-highs in a number of categories including goals (15), assists (13), points (28), power play goals (2), power play points (7), game-winning goals (1) and shots (107). The 5-11, 189-pound forward has appeared in 138 regular season NHL games split between Vancouver and Calgary, collecting 58 points (25-33-58) and 40 penalty minutes.

A native of Bern, Switzerland, Baertschi was originally selected by Calgary in the first round, 13th overall, at the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. He was acquired by Vancouver from the Calgary Flames in exchange for Vancouver’s second round pick in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft on March 2, 2015.


I think this is decent value for him, lets just hope he works his ass off over summer and last year was just a start of his potential

[6o4__boi]

not a bad deal
Jimbo learning how to sign good contracts

[highfive]

It's worth it as long as Baertschi is consistent on his play. When he's on his game, him and horvat were dynamite.

[dbaz]

thought he'd get 2mil a year. so it's good there's a little bit of savings

also goligoskis rights traded from Dallas to Arizona for a 2016 5th

[roastpuff]

I approve of this signing. He did good with Bo Horvat, let's keep the line together and see what happens.

[Ch28]

I think it's an excellent deal. Gives the kid a solid 2 years to continue to improve, and if he regresses or sucks then you're not hampered with a horrible cap hit

[Jmac]

Bo better get an extension on July 1st.

[6o4__boi]

Bo better get an extension on July 1st.

lol inb4
Bo + 5th pick to TB for JD

probably never gonna happen but i can just imagine the shit show that will be the draft party haha

[Ch28]

lol inb4
Bo + 5th pick to TB for JD

probably never gonna happen but i can just imagine the shit show that will be the draft party haha

Hansen + 5th for Barrie + 10th
:drunk:

[JesseBlue]

yeah you're drunk

[highfive]

Dan murphy tweeted that Benning doesn't seem himself trading the 5th unless he gets an offer he cannot refuse. We're most likely going to get Dubois or Tkachuk with it.

[TjAlmeida]

Was kind of hoping for a prospect and to drop in the top 10 and go for Logan brown. We have 2-3 years to let him mature and size up in utica.

[Mike Oxbig]

TB wouldve trade JD for for Bo str8 up couple months ago according to hfboards but canucks said no

Burrows Dubois JD - west coast french connection

[murd0c]

Burrows won't be with the team next year, I think they are going to buy him out.

[CRS]

Burrows won't be with the team next year, I think they are going to buy him out.

I don't know about this.

This one just doesn't make sense.

Why trade a team leader that actually wants to play in Vancouver. His work ethic and heart is unquestionable and can mentor those yougins coming up the pipe.

[tonyzoomzoom]

Unless we go all out on UFA's, I don't think we would be bumping up against the salary cap. In which case, there may not be a need to buy out #14

[XplicitLuder]

I don't know about this.

This one just doesn't make sense.

Why trade a team leader that actually wants to play in Vancouver. His work ethic and heart is unquestionable and can mentor those yougins coming up the pipe.


oh hi bieksa lol

i think to this management everything makes sense, if it means getting younger and faster

[Ikkaku]

We need someone here to mentor Jan-Pavel Laplante if he makes it to the big league hahaha

[Jmac]

Unless we go all out on UFA's, I don't think we would be bumping up against the salary cap. In which case, there may not be a need to buy out #14
The problem is that the buyout window closes before free agent frenzy begins.

[6o4__boi]

i rmbr an article a while back saying the cap hit saving of buying out Burrows is only something like $1 mil and that it made more sense to buy out Chris Higgins instead

I wouldn't mind another year of Burr if that's the case tbh

Between Higgins and Burr, Higgins is barely useful in the AHL

[SumAznGuy]

I hate to say it, but financially, it doesn't make that much of a difference to buy out either players.
IIRC, Higgies has 1 year left on his contract and Burrs has 2 years.
If the Nucks bought out Burr's contract, they only save $1M and would have a smaller cap hit stretched out over 4 years.
So unless they plan on going nuts on July 1, it's hard to say there is value to buying out either contracts.

604_boi, the thing you are talking about was posted by Ian MacIntyre on twitter back in April.

[tonyzoomzoom]

Do we get any compensatory picks from Calgary for signing Gululu as Flame's head coach?

[Ch28]

Do we get any compensatory picks from Calgary for signing Gululu as Flame's head coach?

No, they got rid of that after the Torts signing

[hypediss]

Do we get any compensatory picks from Calgary for signing Gululu as Flame's head coach?

We should be giving them picks for taking Gululu Kappa

[EvoFire]

I don't know why they didn't get rid of Gulutzan with Torts. I thought it was normal for the whole coaching corps to be fired along with the head coach.

Correct me if I am wrong, but Gulu was in charge of running special teams right? And our special teams has been... well, uninspiring. While he didn't look out of place when Torts was sidelined for the few games, he didn't seem to have made much of a difference either.

Now I look forward to who they bring in as a new assistant coach. And hopefully a better special teams system to go with it.

[highfive]

I was surprised too but I think it was Linden who thought Gulz was a really good coach. He worked well with the younger players.

[Derek_N84]

*edit, didn't see the sven post :okay:

[bobbinka]

benning on TSN:

-wants to sign a 20-30 goal scorer
-wants to sign a 2-way player
-not looking to move the 5th overall pick
-says there are 6 players he'd be satisfied with picking at 5, including a top pair dman
-was asked if he would do right by the player (re buyout rumors), said he intends to do right by the organization and it will be a hard day if/when it comes to buying out Burr :(

[TjAlmeida]

Hoping for okposo before going to eriksson or lucic.

[Obsideon]

I wonder what the chances of Lucic really are...

[UFO]

I wonder what the chances of Lucic really are...

Now that speed game seems to be in fashion, wonder what JB feels about our team size esp on the back end. At least the next gm will be able to take everything apart and say the way to win is speed, skill, small size; until a big heavy team wins the cup next

[dbaz]

Hoping for okposo before going to eriksson or lucic.

Eriksson and lucic both bring more to the table than okoposo..

[Bouncing Bettys]

Now that speed game seems to be in fashion, wonder what JB feels about our team size esp on the back end. At least the next gm will be able to take everything apart and say the way to win is speed, skill, small size; until a big heavy team wins the cup next
Attempting to emulate another team's success doesn't work often. The game is so structured now that teams can quickly create a counter-strategy. It really seams like a crapshoot, as long as you have a good core.

[highfive]

You still need a big enough team to get out of the west. Sharks just stopped playing big and fast by the time they started the Stanley cup finals. They were on such a roll against la, nashcille, and stl.

[EuterVanWasser]

^^ This. Yeah, Pitts beat San Jose with speed, but to me that was just one series (although rather convincing). I'd not deviate away from size and grit too soon.

[dbaz]

duck re-sign vatanen for 4 years. lebrun says 4years 19.5mil

murray said they are trying to extend Andersen. also that ducks will be trying to acquire a top end lw, and acquire a lot picks to re-stock prospects. fowler and Gibson could be gone

[Gh0stRider]

Datsyuk :(

[dbaz]

Strombo being replaced by Maclean on HNIC.
more canuck rants incoming

supposedly lots of changes coming after the draft due to the drop in viewers

[Bouncing Bettys]

Good news. Rogers has really damaged the HNIC brand.

[cdizzle_996]

I'm glad Stombo's going. McLean is a good choice, however I think Elliot Freidman would be best..

[Sw0op]

Good news. Rogers has really damaged the HNIC brand.

Until they fire Glen Healy it's already been considered a damaged brand

[jeedee]

supposedly lots of changes coming after the draft due to the drop in viewers

its a given when TSN doesn't do the draft coverage

[Jmac]

I'm glad Stombo's going. McLean is a good choice, however I think Elliot Freidman would be best..
Elliotte is definitely the best on HNIC, but I don't know if he has the personality to be a host.

[Ch28]

A panel with Duthie hosting it with Bob Mac, Freidman, and Dreger would be the best.

[cdizzle_996]

Elliotte is definitely the best on HNIC, but I don't know if he has the personality to be a host.

I agree, he's pretty docile.. But he's a walking hockey encyclopedia

[Expresso]

A panel with Duthie hosting it with Bob Mac, Freidman, and Dreger would be the best.

I add in Lebrun for good measure.

[highfive]

I add in Lebrun for good measure.

For draft coverage, you always need Pierre McGuire! He knows where he lives what he eats what pjs he wears! Lol

[Infiniti]

For draft coverage, you always need Pierre McGuire! He knows where he lives what he eats what pjs he wears! Lol

Pierre McGuire is such a douche!

[Expresso]

Datsyuk :(

I would be :( too with that $7.5M cap hit he left behind.

[Liquid_o2]

Leafs acquire Frederik Andersen from Anaheim - Sportsnet.ca (http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/leafs-acquire-frederik-andersen-anaheim/)

Leafs acquire Anderson from Anaheim for a 1st rounder (30th) in 2016 and a 2nd rounder in 2017. Thoughts? They needed stability in goal. This finally might be it. Big price to pay since they are going through a youth movement.

[jeedee]

murray said they are trying to extend Andersen. fowler and Gibson could be gone

So much for that :lol

[Ch28]

Leafs acquire Frederik Andersen from Anaheim - Sportsnet.ca (http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/leafs-acquire-frederik-andersen-anaheim/)

Leafs acquire Anderson from Anaheim for a 1st rounder (30th) in 2016 and a 2nd rounder in 2017. Thoughts? They needed stability in goal. This finally might be it. Big price to pay since they are going through a youth movement.

Giving up a 2nd in next year's draft and the last pick in the 1st round isn't much. They need to re-sign him first as he's an RFA, but he'll definitely be an upgrade over Bernier. Leafs are actually on the up and up and I'm impressed that's all it took to get him.

With Matthews joining the Leafs later this week and Andersen between the pipes, there's definitely cause for excitement among Leafs Nation. Something we could use :okay:

[6o4__boi]

Leafs acquire Frederik Andersen from Anaheim - Sportsnet.ca (http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/leafs-acquire-frederik-andersen-anaheim/)

Leafs acquire Anderson from Anaheim for a 1st rounder (30th) in 2016 and a 2nd rounder in 2017. Thoughts? They needed stability in goal. This finally might be it. Big price to pay since they are going through a youth movement.

http://rlv.zcache.com/cup_of_care-r077176d3444f470397b1379a253ec4d8_x7j5b_8byvr_324. jpg

i wouldn't exactly call Anderson "stability"...he's a pretty pedestrian goalie imo, plus he played behind a pretty a good Ducks team that shut it down in the 2nd half.
Reimer has almost identical stats with similar games and played most of last year behind a shitty Toronto team


Looks like Florida is making a run for Keith Yandle

[Liquid_o2]

If we get Dubois with the 5th pick, and Demko rising the ranks over the next couple years, there is still some excitement.

I was thinking the other day, with the addition of Gudbranson, our back-end could end up being huge.

Edler - 6'3" 215
Tanev - 6'2'" 190
Gudbranson - 6'5" 215
Hutton - 6'2'" 185
Sbisa - 6'2" 200
Tryamkin - 6'7" 230
Pedan - 6'5" 210

Hamhuis? - 6'1" 210

[Bouncing Bettys]

I guess I'm glad we didn't spring for MAF instead. As BobMack said: "No one would have batted and eye if they drafted an 18yr old goalie with the 30th pick."

[bobbinka]

does this mean bernier is getting moved?

[sonick]

If we get Dubois with the 5th pick, and Demko rising the ranks over the next couple years, there is still some excitement.

I was thinking the other day, with the addition of Gudbranson, our back-end could end up being huge.

Edler - 6'3" 215
Tanev - 6'2'" 190
Gudbranson - 6'5" 215
Hutton - 6'2'" 185
Sbisa - 6'2" 200
Tryamkin - 6'7" 230
Pedan - 6'5" 210

Hamhuis? - 6'1" 210

So are you saying we'd have a huge D in our back-end?

[Ch28]

Well that was fast :lol

https://twitter.com/Real_ESPNLeBrun/status/745005809529036800

https://twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie/status/745011106838519808

[highfive]

I thought you would get more for Andersen? haha Benning fucked the ducks over with the Lack trade!

At least Gillis got us Horvat in the 9th overall pick.

I wonder where our offence is going to come from on the back end? Edler? Hutton? Next player would be Sbisa? lol

[Liquid_o2]

You can't even compare Schneider to Andersen.

[Tim Budong]

Leafs need somewhat of a goalie, not sure if this is the best choice haha
oh well

if it turns out to be another bernier situation... then too bad

[Bouncing Bettys]

Leafs need somewhat of a goalie, not sure if this is the best choice haha
oh well

if it turns out to be another bernier situation... then too bad
Trust in Lou. He got the goalie he wanted.
https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tO5uxqwB75s/hqdefault.jpg

If it doesn't work out, Andersen will wake up next to a horse's head while we get another lotto pick.

[Jmac]

Paid too much, both in terms of trade assets and contract.

[68style]

$5.5 AAV for Andersen?!?! Are they mad??? Inb4 Andersen mails it in for 5 seasons and disappears into obscurity after cashing in, somehow, on pretty limited and moderate success playing on a President's Trophy calibre team.

[6o4__boi]

lol Brendan Gaunce's twitter account got hacked this morning...some hilarity ensued

https://twitter.com/TheStanchion/status/745295521930055680

[dbaz]

dreger reporting that buffalo will be offering stamkos 12mil per season. da fuk

canucks d prospect brisebois got invited to Canada's world junior camp

canucks new website promoting their "next core", and for trying to get more ticket sales http://nextchapter.canucks.com/#0Page

[Liquid_o2]

Stamkos is not worth 12 mil. Look at Tampa, they made it to the eastern final without him. He's a great player, but is no Toews or Crosby.

[7seven]

dreger reporting that buffalo will be offering stamkos 12mil per season. da fuk



As a Sabres fan, fuck no, I wouldn't offer him more than 9 mil per cap hit, if even that, maybe 8. Just keep building around Eichel, Reinhart, Risto & O'Reilly. Stamkos hasn't been as dynamic post leg injury and has been very one dimensional, a lot of Lighting fans even want the team to let him walk as an UFA.

At least our GM Murray said he has no idea where that report came from as the Sabres haven't even begun internal discussions about contract dollars for UFA targets, could be Stamkos' agent throwing shit out there to drive up hype. Only thing that worries me is Pegula has too much money and loves spending it as evident from building Penn State an arena, building a full state of the art practice facility, training center next to the the Sabres' arena and full arena upgrades with his own money. Not to even mention purchasing the Bills & the contracts handed out to Leino, Ehrhoff & O'Reilly, at least O'Reilly is worth his contract.

[7seven]

Rangers beat writer saying Blackhawks are kicking tires at Malkin trade, Rangers fans are saying this guy is usually pretty reliable. Chicago Chronicle paper saying they hearing this too and Kyperos also was saying earlier this playoffs he thinks this might be Malkins last year with Pens.

https://twitter.com/stevezipay/status/745327502357372928

https://twitter.com/TheChiChronicle/status/745329871891628032

https://twitter.com/stevezipay/status/745333525730197508

No idea how Chicago would make this work under the cap.

[murd0c]

Malkin for Kane :troll:

[highfive]

Malkin for Kane :troll:

No way they trade away Kane. Panarin and Kane too good together.

[CRS]

No way they trade away Kane. Panarin and Kane too good together.

I guess you missed the troll face at the end of the post.

[Infiniti]

Rangers beat writer saying Blackhawks are kicking tires at Malkin trade, Rangers fans are saying this guy is usually pretty reliable. Chicago Chronicle paper saying they hearing this too and Kyperos also was saying earlier this playoffs he thinks this might be Malkins last year with Pens.

https://twitter.com/stevezipay/status/745327502357372928

https://twitter.com/TheChiChronicle/status/745329871891628032

https://twitter.com/stevezipay/status/745333525730197508

No idea how Chicago would make this work under the cap.


If this is true, wow! I really admire how Stan Bowman has absolutely no hesitation when it comes to going after players. Most GM's in his position would probably do very little and remain hamstrung by the team's cap issues and look for cheaper options without moving too many pieces.

[pastarocket]

If Malkin is traded to the Blackhawks, perhaps the Pens want to add more experience, and depth on their blueline. Maybe a top pairing defenceman is traded to Pittsburgh in order to create the cap room to acquire Gino?
:considered:

When Trevor Daley was injured during the Stanley Cup Finals, the Pens' defensive depth was weakened somewhat.

[Speed2K]

dreger reporting that buffalo will be offering stamkos 12mil per season. da fuk

canucks d prospect brisebois got invited to Canada's world junior camp

canucks new website promoting their "next core", and for trying to get more ticket sales The Next Chapter | Canucks (http://nextchapter.canucks.com/#0Page)

It's actually depressing looking at the Player Profiles page. :okay:

[Spoon]

It's actually depressing looking at the Player Profiles page. :okay:

I'd be surprised if more than one of them makes it to a first line in their career.

Looking forward to another year of Sedins calling out the kids playing with no heart. Much rather they get traded to a winning team than end their careers like this.

[highfive]

Wasn't this promoting thing out earlier? That's why people were speculating that McCann would be traded?

[dbaz]

cap set at 73mil for next year

[Ch28]

re: Malkin

Chris Nichols on Twitter: "McKenzie: "No. Malkin is not being traded. It's not even being talked about. But those rumors get out there." #Pens #Blackhawks"

[jdmhaze]

As a Sabres fan, fuck no, I wouldn't offer him more than 9 mil per cap hit, if even that, maybe 8. Just keep building around Eichel, Reinhart, Risto & O'Reilly. Stamkos hasn't been as dynamic post leg injury and has been very one dimensional, a lot of Lighting fans even want the team to let him walk as an UFA.

Lightning fans probably want to let him walk because they made it deep in the playoffs without him. His offensive output will be big shoes to fill when hes gone. Who knows, if he wasn't on blood thinners they probably could have even won the cup this year. Of course a healthy Ben Bishop would have made their chances even better.

People questioned him after his leg injury but he came back strong the very next season to complete it with 40+ goals and a stanley cup final run. The guy can score goals in a league where they are becoming harder to come by. I don't think his game has changed THAT much. Hes always been a pure goal scorer and power play specialist.

As far as money goes, hes worth more than 9mil. I think whoever signs him it will be for 11-12mil

[punkwax]

As far as money goes, hes worth more than 9mil. I think whoever signs him it will be for 11-12mil

If he's guaranteed 100% healthy I might agree he's worth around 9 but I'd still have a tough time paying him Toews/Kane money.

Hell Crosby makes 8.7.. I know that contract was signed a long time ago but it's still a good measuring stick IMO.

[UFO]

When Trevor Daley was injured during the Stanley Cup Finals, the Pens' defensive depth was weakened somewhat.

Except you know, they kinda still won the Stanley cup and rather easily at that.

Pretty mind boggling rumour, even more so that Chicago of all places are in the mix. Why is the question


Re: stamkos at 12m, what if the contract is only say 3-4yrs? Even 4yrs at 12m is better than 7yrs at 8 or 9m. I get players want stability and all that, but really with a higher salary I think players are OK taking less term. And for a young team in transition that has cap space to burn before their kids make the big money, could be a viable option and also be a good 'investment' for these developing kids

[jdmhaze]

Re: stamkos at 12m, that if the contract is only say 3-4yrs? Even 4yrs at 12m is better than 7yrs at 8 or 9m. I get players want stability and all that, but really with a higher salary I think players are OK taking less term. And for a young team in transition that has cap space to burn before their kids make the big money, could be a viable option and also be a good 'investment' for these developing kids


That's kinda what i was thinking. Maybe i was a bit too generous with the 12mil evaluation. I dunno, i feel like big name UFA's always get these ridiculous contracts. Somebody is bound to overpay for Stamkos.

[quasi]

A chance to sign a guy in free agency of his skill level and his age almost never happens. We're talking about one of the elite players of the game who is in his prime. Is it worth an extra 3 million dollars a year to sign a player like that where it doesn't cost you any assets only cash? If you have the cap room I think you have look at it at least.

[7seven]

The reason most Tampa fans seem to want to let Stamkos walk is the likely 10+ mil cap hit it will take to sign him given his one dimensional play the last couple years, they seem to view getting the new core resigned more as a priority, they need to resign Kucherov and Killorn & Namestnikov this off season in addition to Stamkos, and also look at extending Johnson, Hedman, Palat & Drouin, whos deals are up next year, all should be due for significant raises especially Hedman, Kucherov and Johnson and most Lightning fans seem to rather have Hedman, Kucherov, Johnson, Palat & Drouin core kept together.

As a Sabres fan, my concern would be a long term deal with a 10+ mil cap hit and in a couple of years needing to extend Eichel & Reinhart to big deals, while already having O'Reilly and Risto locked up long term on big deals too. I honestly can't say I would rather have Stamkos over any of Eichel, Reinhart, O'Reilly or Risto. Its an easy call for me Eichel/Risto over Stamkos, and both O'Reilly & Reinhart while not as prolific as Stamkos in goal scoring, I feel offer better all around games in the mold/style of Bergeron/Toews, while still being able to contribute 20-30 goals a piece and likely coming in a 3-4 mil less cap hit long term.

[6o4__boi]

Goligoski signs with the Yotes at 5 year $5.5AAV

I wonder if Dim Jim can at least get a pick for Hammer's rights...for a shitty team it boggles my mind that we have basically just pick 5 and 64 to add to the pool.

[dbaz]

highly doubt he gets a pick for hammer. hes publicly said he wants to stay here. last time when there was a good chance he was only thinking about vancouver, two teams wasted picks acquiring his rights and got nothing from it. if benning can hes a lot better than most of you will admit

blues re-sign upshall for 900k

[7seven]

https://twitter.com/Real_ESPNLeBrun/status/745689072358817798

Be afraid Canuck fans, be very afraid. I get a feeling Benning will overpay Lucic for long term.

[6o4__boi]

:ohgodwhy:

inb4 Benning trades 64th pick to Kings and offers Lucic a 7 year $49M contract

:fuckthatshit:

[highfive]

Don't need to. Lombardi emailed all 29 teams they are free to talk to lucic camp.

If we're able to somehow swap burrows/Higgins cap hit for lucic, I'd be ok with that.

[tonyzoomzoom]

say no to the big bad ex-Bruin

[quasi]

https://twitter.com/Real_ESPNLeBrun/status/745689072358817798

Be afraid Canuck fans, be very afraid. I get a feeling Benning will overpay Lucic for long term.

Oh lord baby jebus in the manger please no.

[Infiniti]

https://twitter.com/Real_ESPNLeBrun/status/745689072358817798

Be afraid Canuck fans, be very afraid. I get a feeling Benning will overpay Lucic for long term.

A very likely scenario!

[6o4__boi]

Scary story Canucks style

*gathers round a campfire*
...So Benning signs Lucic to a 7 year $49M contract...and then...HE ADDS A FULL NO MOVEMENT CLAUSE FOR THE DURATION OF THE CONTRACT

http://i.giphy.com/daIMpQzMUd2pi.gif

[7seven]

Apparently Kings max term offer was 4 years and Lucic is seeking 7 years. Whoever signs him to a 7 year deal will regret it, his style of game and play won't age well and with the expected cap hit, that will be an albatross of a contract in about 3 years.

[pastarocket]

Dim Jim had better stay away from Lucic. There's no way you give this player a 7 year long term contract. :mad:

[6o4__boi]

the only time i'd sign Lucic to a 7 year contract is if he'll take an AAV of $3.5M/year

anything more is retarded considering he'll be useless halfway through that 7 years.

[tonyzoomzoom]

For our sake, I hope Edmonton picks him up.

[Tegra_Devil]

YES! get him canucks!!! 7x7!!!

[Liquid_o2]

With how the league is moving back towards skilled forwards with speed, Lucic is a gamble. Max I would offer him is 16 million over 4 years. The type of player he is, he will begin to slow down and lose productivity once he hits 30.

[quasi]

YES! get him canucks!!! 7x7!!!

That's what he's asking, Jim can do better then that he'll lock him in at 7 for 10 years. I dun good, I got him to sign longer then he wanted to.

[murd0c]

max I would want to go is 5X5 for him

[Verdasco]

did lucic bring the cup back after beating vancouver, his hometown? :badpokerface:


edit: always thought he went to john oliver, wiki says killarney?

[dbaz]

if he signs 4 years its going to be 6-7mil aav. if he really wants the 7 then hes looking at 4-5mil aav. anyone that gives him 6-7mil for 6 or 7 years is in for a world of hurt

[Gumby]

I'm so scared... the more ridiculous the term & conditions you guys come up with, the more I see Benning actually doing it! :heckno:

[highfive]

I think the only way for Lucic to sign here for less is that he really wants to be home with his family especially with what happened to his dad.

[TjAlmeida]

Eriksson is not much better, being 2 years older and wanting 5-6 years at 5-6 million aav. They are both going to diminish rapidly year after year and are both going to be over paid at the end of their contracts lol. Pick you poison because it seems like Benning wants one or the other!

[pastarocket]

Why doesn't Dim Jim consider Okposo instead of Lucic or Eriksson? -so focussed on current and former Boston players. :facepalm:

Okposo > Lucic or Eriksson over the long term.

[6o4__boi]

did lucic bring the cup back after beating vancouver, his hometown? :badpokerface:


edit: always thought he went to john oliver, wiki says killarney?

you're thinking of Evander Kane


i still want to see a push for Boedker

[7seven]

did lucic bring the cup back after beating vancouver, his hometown? :badpokerface:


edit: always thought he went to john oliver, wiki says killarney?

Yup he did, rented a charter boat for a private party and private events. Didn't do anything public since how all the dbags reacted during the finals to his family and him. He went to Killarney.

[murd0c]

Congrats to Hank!!!


Henrik Sedin Awarded 15.16 King Clancy Trophy - Vancouver Canucks - News (http://canucks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=886900)

Vancouver, B.C. - The National Hockey League announced today that Vancouver Canucks captain Henrik Sedin was awarded the 2015.16 King Clancy Memorial Trophy, given annually to the NHL player who best exemplifies leadership qualities both on and off the ice and has made a significant humanitarian contribution in his community. Sedin is the second player in franchise history to win the award, following Trevor Linden in the 1996.97 season.

“Henrik is a consummate leader and mentor for his teammates who embodies the principles of honesty, integrity and discipline,” said Canucks President of Hockey Operations Trevor Linden. “He has an innate ability to inspire and motivate others through his work ethic and desire to compete at the highest level. Alongside his brother Daniel, Henrik has brightened the lives of children and families in his adopted province of British Columbia for over 15 years. We are proud to see him recognized for his many contributions both on and off the ice.”

Henrik Sedin leads the franchise in games played (1,196), plus/minus (+214), assists (748) and points (970). His statistical achievements are matched by equally significant leadership and community contributions. The Ornskoldsvik, Sweden native, contributes his time, energy and funds to children and families throughout the province of British Columbia. Sedin spends significant time supporting the Canucks for Kids Fund and its charitable partners through fundraising and outreach events, exemplifying to a new generation of Canucks players the importance of giving back to their community. He supports BC Children’s Hospital not only by making frequent visits to spend quality time with the children dealing with serious illnesses, but also by purchasing and donating thousands of dollars worth of Canucks game tickets to those same kids and families. In addition, he has been the face of their Jeans Day provincial fundraiser for several years, helping BC Children’s Hospital Foundation raise more than $1.1 million in 2016. Most significantly, Henrik alongside his wife, brother Daniel and sister-in-law, made a joint $1.5 million donation to help build a brand new BC Children’s Hospital in 2010.

Sedin is also a proud supporter of Canuck Place Children’s Hospice which provides pediatric palliative care to BC’s sickest children and their families. He helps create lasting memories for the Canuck Place families with numerous visits and ticket donations year after year. He is also committed to the Canucks Autism Network (CAN) which provides awareness, support, and programming for individuals and families living with autism. Henrik regularly participates in the annual CAN Sports Day, helping create lasting memories for the participants and families.

In addition to Henrik’s contributions with the Vancouver Canucks, he also has established a charitable foundation, along with Daniel, to reach even more people in the community. The Sedin Family Foundation works with schools, community groups and social service agencies to identify needs and find creative and unique ways to make a difference for children and families. This past season, the Foundation created and launched ‘Clubhouse 36’ at elementary schools in Surrey to provide a safe, structured out-of-school program for kids ages 6-12 to learn, build confidence and have fun. Sedin’s additional community involvements include donating to numerous community projects, including cultural centre and playground builds, as well as kids sports programs, across British Columbia.


https://youtu.be/EWaqyO75M9o

[murd0c]

WOW Holtby with the Vezna

[jeedee]

WOW Holtby with the Vezna

why do you sound surprised?

He tied Brodeur in all time wins in a season at 48 wins in 12 less games which is insane

[Infiniti]

Report: Lucic, Eriksson 'high priority' targets for Canucks | theScore.com (http://www.thescore.com/nhl/news/1048270-report-lucic-eriksson-high-priority-targets-for-canucks)

http://i.giphy.com/I3wsrN9ndx11m.gif

[Bouncing Bettys]

Some food for thought: Andrew Raycroft holds the Leafs record for most wins in a season at 40.

[mickz]

did lucic bring the cup back after beating vancouver, his hometown? :badpokerface:


edit: always thought he went to john oliver, wiki says killarney?

Lucic went to Killarney; except during the Giants season all the players go to Delview Secondary and return to their regular schools once the season is over.

[pastarocket]

Props to Henrik. -proud to have this guy as our team's captain. He spent countless hours visiting sick kids at BC Children's Hospital and donated 1.5 million with Daniel to help that organization.

:thumbsup:

https://postmediavancouversun2.files.wordpress.com/2016/06/2016-nhl-awards-press-room.jpeg?quality=55&strip=all&w=840&h=630&crop=1

[CRS]

Can we please stop with posts talking about the Canucks trying to sign Lucic and Eriksson?

Seriously. We get it. Management wants them.

There's no need to keep talking about something that may or may not happen especially since nothing new has developed.

[dbaz]

Why doesn't Dim Jim consider Okposo instead of Lucic or Eriksson? -so focussed on current and former Boston players. :facepalm:

Okposo > Lucic or Eriksson over the long term.

rather have both for 6 years at the same time or even one of them than 6 years of okoposo. massively overrated

[murd0c]

Can we please stop with posts talking about the Canucks trying to sign Lucic and Eriksson?

Seriously. We get it. Management wants them.

There's no need to keep talking about something that may or may not happen especially since nothing new has developed.

sadly that won't happen until they are signed with the Canucks on July1st :troll:

[dbaz]

Yandle with Panthers 7yrs 44.5mil

[Mike Oxbig]

Also Ladd and Brouwer :D

and David Backes (5 years too late, needed him when Gillis gave him offer sheet)

[6o4__boi]

Lol Yandle is basically a younger Campbell

[Vansterdam]

next time ur downtown at Mean Poutine, ask for the `Lucic Poutine` always killer at 230am LOL

[Obsideon]

I had it last time, pretty pricey for a poutine and it had so much random stuff in there smothered in gravy I couldn't figure out what I was eating. It's basically the "everything in it" version. To be fair everything is killer at 2:30am after a night of drinking haha

[murd0c]

I don't think anyone eats a poutine like that at 130pm sober LOL

[6o4__boi]

with the potential scary signing of Lucic and/or Eriksson to albatross contracts, here's some good news

https://twitter.com/VanCanucks/status/746013833500704769

http://i.giphy.com/PtiOMdN2vpm00.gif

[Armind]

:thumbs:

[dbaz]

soo subban rumors again, vancouver attached to them. mtl management and scouts are also purposely staying in Toronto, away from other teams management so more info doesn't get out

[Ch28]

soo subban rumors again, vancouver attached to them

You're looking at a trade like Horvat or Virtanen, Tanev or Hutton, + pick.

There is no trade that will make any possible sense whatsoever for either team.

[CRS]

with the potential scary signing of Lucic and/or Eriksson to albatross contracts, here's some good news

https://twitter.com/VanCanucks/status/746013833500704769

http://i.giphy.com/PtiOMdN2vpm00.gif

Vrbata totally played himself out of a contract.

I'd be surprised if any GM in the lead gives me anything other than a teaser.

[Expresso]

Vrbata totally played himself out of a contract.

I'd be surprised if any GM in the lead gives me anything other than a teaser.

AZ will sign him. I don't think he really got a fair shake with the Sedins though. How did something that worked so well one year and not the next?

[Ch28]

Benning did a media thing prior to the draft today


-Canucks most likely keeping 5th overall

-Acquiring picks seems difficult, unlikely that anymore will be picked up

-Benning interested in Lucic but is going to wait until after the draft to talk with him

-Benning confident that expansion draft will have little affect on future plans

-No new information on the buyout front

[dbaz]

benning was just on the radio again
- confirmed they called and asked about subban. price is high, if a deal would be worked out they would have to talk about it all night. he also said deals like this would depend on whos available at 5
- no interested in taking on contracts like datsyuk or bickell unless those contracts help the team now
-will call lucic's agent after draft and set up a meeting for next week
-trying to acquire more picks for the draft
-new assistant has to be able to run pk and help with faceoffs

[Mike Oxbig]

Duboi is what the habs want. A French Canadian

[Ch28]

Benning on Team 1040:

Talking points:

Benning did due diligence on PK but doesn't believe that we will get him
Confident that 5th overall will be kept
Glad Gudbranson deal was done before the draft because they avoided a betting war
Price too high to trade up
Sounds unlikely that another top 2 round pick will be acquired
Benning is talking to teams about getting another pick, but it will cost a player on a returning contract (duh)
Canucks believe that 20 players are top 6 fowards/ 2 defensemen
Benning believes that talent drops off severely after first 2 rounds
Looking to add major piece in free agency plus some depth signings
Benning wants to remain competitive, not interested in picking up bad contracts a la Bickell trade
Planning to talk to Lucic after draft
Believes Lucic provides valuable piece to team
Does not believe Miller Lucic "run in" will be a problem should he sign

[Derek_N84]

Benning on Team 1040:

Talking points:

Planning to talk to Lucic after draft
Believes Lucic provides valuable piece to team
Does not believe Miller Lucic "run in" will be a problem should he sign


my head feels like imploding

[Ch28]

my head feels like imploding

http://i.imgur.com/qgNeE3G.gif

[6o4__boi]

i must be going blind

what time is the Draft tmrw and is TSN still carrying it?
I can't find in their tv schedule

[Expresso]

i must be going blind

what time is the Draft tmrw and is TSN still carrying it?
I can't find in their tv schedule

I think CBC/Sportsnet is covering it this year. TSN has literally no NHL rights anymore.

[Armind]

So who purchased the ticket to tomorrow's draft event at GM Place? :troll:

[cdizzle_996]

Let's draft a new gm

[XplicitLuder]

i have no hard feelings on signing lucic..until we pay 7x7 :fuckthatshit:

[Ch28]

i must be going blind

what time is the Draft tmrw and is TSN still carrying it?
I can't find in their tv schedule

CBC & Sportsnet should have it as well as the NHL.com website.

[murd0c]

the draft normally starts at 5

[Jmac]

It starts at 7 PM local time (Eastern time this year), so that's 4 PM for us.

[Mike Oxbig]

Probably like the draft lottery bs. TV says 4pm and talks bs and speculation for 1hr and 15 be first leafs announce first pick

[carisear]

my memory is hazy, and i'm going back a few years now, but didn't lucic say he was done with this city after surrey jacks started shit with him outside a club?

[murd0c]

my memory is hazy, and i'm going back a few years now, but didn't lucic say he was done with this city after surrey jacks started shit with him outside a club?

He did but then he said after how he was just mad with the situation and he loves the city he grew up in

[XplicitLuder]

im surprised we havent talked much bout lucic v miller, this shud be fun if his comes here EleGiggle

[6o4__boi]

i get the sense that not much will happen today in terms of trades
lots of tire kicking but ultimately, the prices are too high

honestly not much to look forward to...July 1 will be a more intriguing day

[punkwax]

Not much to look forward to? :suspicious:

Canucks have the 5th pick and the whole Dubois/Tkachuck/Juolevi debate is there.. I'm looking forward to seeing how today unfolds, myself.

[Majestic12]

Renaud Lavoie @renlavoietva
The NHL is looking at a complain of tampering after what #canucks Jim Benning said yesterday regarding Steven Stamkos and PK Subban.

Dim Jim strikes again!

[sonick]

http://www.fantasypajamas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/IMG_2064-e1435360009376.jpg

"Tampering? Whaaaaaaaa?"

[6o4__boi]

Not much to look forward to? :suspicious:

Canucks have the 5th pick and the whole Dubois/Tkachuck/Juolevi debate is there.. I'm looking forward to seeing how today unfolds, myself.

we'll pretty much know who the canucks will pick when the fourth is chosen.
If Tkachuk, then Dubois, if Dubois, then Tkachuk.
Juolevi is lumped in that 6-10/12 depending who u ask and isn't worth the 5th imo, when you've got Tkachuk/Dubois still available


after the canucks pick, then the draft becomes pretty boring seeing as we've got just the 64th and a 5th(?) in the 2nd+ rounds. Benning has been on record many times now saying how hard it is to get another 2nd round pick and how he thinks there's a steep drop off after the first round so it doesn't look like any more picks will be had.

So realistically, we're just adding a 5th overall pick to the pool today. That may or may not be competing for the roster in 2017/18. Exciting, yeah, but nothing to write home to mum.

What JB will or won't do on July 1st will pretty much determine how this upcoming season will play out.



lol watch him lose that conditional 2nd round pick from CBJ for tampering

[murd0c]

big talk about the Flames trading the 6th they have as well.

[Jmac]

The past 2 times that teams were found guilty of tampering:
Toronto in 2009: fined an undisclosed amount
St. Louis in 1994: fined $1.5M, ordered to surrender a 1st round pick in one of the next 5 drafts, New Jersey could also trade 1st round draft positions once within that 5-year period.

Dim Jim :facepalm:

[6o4__boi]

The Blues case was pretty serious iirc...plus you don't fuck with Lou and expect to get away with it with just a slap on the wrist lol

probably gonna be an undisclosed fine

Seriously, how the fuck did this guy become GM. He's hockey's Ralph Wiggum.

[quasi]

The past 2 times that teams were found guilty of tampering:
Toronto in 2009: fined an undisclosed amount
St. Louis in 1994: fined $1.5M, ordered to surrender a 1st round pick in one of the next 5 drafts, New Jersey could also trade 1st round draft positions once within that 5-year period.

Dim Jim :facepalm:

What he did is exactly the same as what the Leafs did when they talked about the Sedins before free agency, should be a monetary fine if anything.

[Tim Budong]

DIM JIM!!!!!!!

[Bouncing Bettys]

I didn't agree with the tampering penalty levied against the Leafs back then and I don't agree with this one now. If we're being fair, then the Canucks should be punished.

[6o4__boi]

lol all this chatter about top 5 trading today kinda reminds me of the NBA draft yesterday...so much talk and rumours of big packages being put together but in the end nothing happened.

interesting to see what would happen outside of the top 5 teams picking...Buffalo looks like they'll try to make something happen

[jeedee]

lmao its pretty much known EVERY team will make offers to Stamkos and Subban

only Dim Jim would be the one to be fined for tampering by blabbing about it to the media :lol

[tonyzoomzoom]

If the Nucks get dinged for anything more than a fine for JB's blabbering mouth, then he should resign or be fired. How dim can Jim be...

[dbaz]

vanek informed hes being bought out

[Jmac]

Minnesota is lucky it was only a 3-year contract. Makes me shit bricks thinking about a 7-year Lucic contract.

[highfive]

Calgary and CBJ talking a lot.

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie 35s36 seconds ago

CGY staff and CBJ staff meeting separately. Tables are side by side.


Can't wait till the draft!

[Ch28]

Fuck Calgary if they get the 3rd pick

[highfive]

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie 1m1 minute ago

Treliving, Kekalainen and Chiarelli now deep in conversation.
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Chiarelle : Hey guys! lets troll dim jim! we will pretend we are serious about trading and force him to make a move!

[dbaz]

calgary wants Dubois or pulj. clb wants brown or Keller. canucks gonna trade back cuz they don't want tkachuk.

tbay has given permission to cgy to work out an extension with bishop

[6o4__boi]

Chiarelle : Hey guys! lets troll dim jim! we will pretend we are serious about trading and force him to make a move!

Watch Dim Jim sell the farm on a stupid move as a result. :ohgodwhy:

[murd0c]

https://twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie/status/746462869638701056

[6o4__boi]

I jus read Jimbo's wiki page...what if Benning is just exacting revenge because of how he was treated as a Canuck...

The Canucks, according to coach Bob McCammon, however, found greater success without Benning in their lineup, though it was "no reflection on him." Benning believed he was playing well, resulting in confusion between the two sides. Following a streak of nine consecutive games scratched from the Canucks' lineup, the team requested that Benning be demoted to their International Hockey League affiliate Milwaukee Admirals, although he declined. After a brief period of uncertainty with the Canucks in which he was told not to attend practice, Benning was asked to rejoin the team after an injury to Harold Snepsts vacated a roster position. He experienced a three-point game in his return, but was scratched again for the remainder of the season afterward due to the organization's belief that he was too small.

After the conclusion of the 1989–90 NHL season, Benning signed a termination contract with the Vancouver Canucks. Early in the subsequent preseason, Benning was sidelined with a bruised knee.

[Ch28]

Jason Botchford on Twitter: "general consensus around the draft is that the Canucks will be fined for those "tampering" comments. league has talked to team already"

[murd0c]

as long as we don't lose a draft pick(which we shouldn't) IDGAF