Speculation: Canucks still big game hunting for a Right Shot D-man

[The Great Weal]

David Savard at 50% would be an excellent addition to any playoff team, but I just don't know what the Canucks would be comfortable giving up for him even if the Habs take back Myers.

 

[Pierce Hawthorne]

It's clearly going to be Tanev IMO. Likely didn't get done with Lindholm just because they weren't quite there on value yet but I'd be money that's what happens by the deadline.

All these Van/CGY trades just for Vancouver to get knocked our in the 2nd round by Vegas or Edmonton.

 

[Coffey]

All these Van/CGY trades just for Vancouver to get knocked our in the 2nd round to Vegas or Edmonton.

 

[tiny103]

Any upcoming RFAs that teams are not sure they can afford?

 

[hb12xchamps]

Nick Jensen and TvR could be available from Washington if they continue to trend towards being out of a playoff spot

 

[SannywithoutCompy]

As a Montreal fan I hope it's Savard. As someone who wants a Canadian team to win a cup soon I hope it isn't Savard.

 

[Kurrilino]

Tocchet would absolutely love Doughty! Go big or go home!!!

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[MTL Dirty Birdy]

Media day today for Rutherford, Allvin and its clear to hear that they arent satisfied yet and are still big game hunting.

The speculation is that its for a Right Shot Dman.

Yesterdays blockbuster trade apparently almost had Chris Tanev involved in it according to multiple insiders. In the end, Tanev wasnt part of the Lindholm trade but it was mentioned that the 2 clubs continue to discuss Tanev.


The Canucks also didnt trade any of their top prospects yesterday and still have top assets like Willander, Lekkerimaki, Hoglander Podkilzin Bains.
Furthermore, The Canucks were able to free up cap space this year and next year as Kuzmenko makes more than Lindholm and had an extra year of term.

Allvin clearly ALL-IN

Aside from Tanev, which RD do you think they have their scopes on, waiting to snipe.

IF they do go big game hunting for a RD, i think that Zadorov or possibly Myers would be traded to make it all fit with AAV and with pairings on the Defence.

We have Savard who is having an up year to solidify a bottom pair. Won a cup. An extra year as well. I just have no idea of value…?

 

[Bankerguy]

is Pesce available?

Stats dont look great.
Only 7 points in 40 games and a -2 on a pretty good team.
Only 12 hits and 14 takeaways.
shots getting through only 32% of the time which is low. 1.5 shots per game
Corsi 5on5 close (relative to teammates) is -1% which is surprising.

Seems like he's struggling, He isnt doing much to move the needle but he's also not costing them a lot in terms of chances against... he's kind of playing like a "low-event" type Dman that you'd want as your number 5 guy. Not great for him, as prior to this season he was generally seen as a really good No.3 guy.

Change of scenery might do him good. I wonder what Carolina fans think.

 

[mkatcherin00]

They won't go after a guy like Barrie. They need somebody better defensively. Right now Hronek plays the most min against Elites and then Hughes is under him, but both are running a 46% Corsi against Elites.

If they can get somebody who can play D and not be tilted against, it will be a nice move for them.

 

[Big Daddy Cane]

is Pesce available?

Stats dont look great.
Only 7 points in 40 games and a -2 on a pretty good team.
Only 12 hits and 14 takeaways.
shots getting through only 32% of the time which is low. 1.5 shots per game
Corsi 5on5 close (relative to teammates) is -1% which is surprising.

Seems like he's struggling, He isnt doing much to move the needle but he's also not costing them a lot in terms of chances against... he's kind of playing like a "low-event" type Dman that you'd want as your number 5 guy. Not great for him, as prior to this season he was generally seen as a really good No.3 guy.

Change of scenery might do him good. I wonder what Carolina fans think.

Highly unlikely. Skjei - Pesce is still Carolina’s 2nd pair. There’s not a compelling argument to blow that up, gambling on Orlov (offside), Chatfield (unproven) or DeAngelo (a consistent healthy scratch) to fill the void on the fly in a contention year. A trade and a backfill in a separate trade is unnecessarily risky for the same reason. Carolina can afford an own-rental no problem.

 

[olafsson]

It's clearly going to be Tanev IMO. Likely didn't get done with Lindholm just because they weren't quite there on value yet but I'd be money that's what happens by the deadline.

All these Van/CGY trades just for Vancouver to get knocked our in the 2nd round by Vegas or Edmonton.

Lmao. Edmonton isn’t knocking anyone out of the second round

 

[Turin]

BAH GAWD THAT'S ERIK GUDBRANSON'S MUSIC

The duality of Jim

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

It's clearly going to be Tanev IMO. Likely didn't get done with Lindholm just because they weren't quite there on value yet but I'd be money that's what happens by the deadline.

All these Van/CGY trades just for Vancouver to get knocked our in the 2nd round by Vegas or Edmonton.

As it stands no team will stop Vancouver getting to the final. Jets have the goaltending if they add some pieces.

 

[Play]

As it stands no team will stop Vancouver getting to the final. Jets have the goaltending if they add some pieces.

I get that but some people would argue the team has no experience in the post season

 

[AlainVigneaultsGum]

The duality of Jim

Jim giveth, and Jim taketh away.

 

[Donuts]

dobson wow

 

[Seachd]

As it stands no team will stop Vancouver getting to the final.

That's not how the playoffs work.

 

[bleuetbio]

Kovacevic for Podkolzin

Realy dont care about that deal made or not

Realy great proven plug vs loto ticket with 1 number already known as no good

 

[Just A Bit Outside]

Posters have terrible taste in music in this thread.

 

[Double Dion]

It's clearly going to be Tanev IMO. Likely didn't get done with Lindholm just because they weren't quite there on value yet but I'd be money that's what happens by the deadline.

All these Van/CGY trades just for Vancouver to get knocked our in the 2nd round by Vegas or Edmonton.

You spelled Stabmonton wrong.

 

[canadianmagpie]

Nashville with over $11 million in dead cap might be willing to part with Fabbro I would think. Wonder if the Canucks offer a cost controlled asset that won't cost a lot in the next couple years might be of interest.

 

[CanMerc]

Still think Canucks get Tanev back somehow…especially after all the reports about Tanev and the Lindholm trade

 

[David71]

dont think its tanev. given his injury history. someone else younger durable. iilya lubuskin? erik johnson? cup winner should help the team overcome some adversity in the playoffs with his experince and wisdom? washington has a few. sean walker from philly?

 

[Double Dion]

Still think Canucks get Tanev back somehow…especially after all the reports about Tanev and the Lindholm trade

Doesn't have to be a 1st for me. 2nd, 3rd and 4th or 2 2nds and I'd move him.