Rumor: Rick Dhaliwal- " Had a source tell me I'd be shocked if Holtby was a Canuck by next week"

[UrbanImpact]

Dhaliwal is a very legit guy when it comes to Canuck news


Does Seattle take him?

Would Van have to add a sweetener?

Does one of the teams that are losing a goalie to Seattle trade for Holtby?

1 yr left 4.3 AAV



I can definitely see Seattle taking him as he would be a "flippable " asset from the Canucks.
Their other choices to draft from Van would hold zero return value ( Virtanen, Gadjovich, Lind, Rafferty)

Who else might want to trade for him either via Vancouver or Seattle.

Maybe Montreal if they lose Price? Bruins? Leafs?

Seattle can most certainly retain salary, Van probably not.

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[Skinnyjimmy08]

im so happy this time of year

 

[Empoleon8771]

Holtby wouldn't be a "flippable" asset because he's absolute trash of a goalie at this point

 

[Taytro]

Holtby wouldn't be a "flippable" asset because he's absolute trash of a goalie at this point

I'm sure a lot of playoff contenders would love to add Holtby at 2m if Seattle retained half. A veteran backup with cup experience? GMs eat that up. Whether they should or not, is a different discussion.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

Holtby wouldn't be a "flippable" asset because he's absolute trash of a goalie at this point

While I agree with that, never under estimate the value some GMs place on past reputation, especially with goalies.
Having said that, Vancouver or Seattle would likely need to retain but I don’t think they’d have to retain a lot.

 

[Beerfish]

I say this with a lump in my throat, the Oilers for Kassian.

 

[Kranix]

Hah Don Taylor. I never wondered what ever happened to him and now I know.

 

[LeapOnOver]

Holtby wouldn't be a "flippable" asset because he's absolute trash of a goalie at this point

Well, I'm sure someone would like to flip him off a bridge.

 

[bossram]

Probably a buyout lol.

 

[SomeDude]

Holtby wouldn't be a "flippable" asset because he's absolute trash of a goalie at this point

This isn't going to age well when Pens get him off Seattle for 50%. Now I've worried myself.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

I wouldn't be surprised if he's a Leaf, they need a goalie but if it happened I think Vancouver retains 50%, I could also see him in Colorado but regardless if he moves I think Vancouver retains 50% nobody is taking him at 4.3

 

[LokiDog]

If Seattle takes Vanacek, Holtby at 2M back to Washington?

 

[UrbanImpact]

I wouldn't be surprised if he's a Leaf, they need a goalie but if it happened I think Vancouver retains 50%, I could also see him in Colorado but regardless if he moves I think Vancouver retains 50% nobody is taking him at 4.3

Don't think Van wants to retain.

If you want Holtby for a retained price then best hope he gets drafted by Seattle then Toronto can deal for Holtby then

 

[Puckhead44]

Holtby wouldn't be a "flippable" asset because he's absolute trash of a goalie at this point

I'll take it you have a bed time and aren't allowed to stay up and watch the Canucks game. Must suck.

 

[UrbanImpact]

expiring contract, cup experience.

Definitely a team will want this guy for a backup role as insurance.

If Seattle drafts him then trades him while retaining 2mil, im sure a team will pay a 3rd or 4th rnd pick for him

He absolutely owns Boston, maybe they take a shot on him

 

[Mobiandi]

Probably headed to Arizona

 

[banks]

I don't know why any team would want Holtby, at this point. He's a backup now.

 

[Grimes]

AZ will take him for a 2nd.

 

[flying v 604]

I don't know why any team would want Holtby, at this point. He's a backup now.

Maybe as a backup?

 

[UrbanImpact]

I don't know why any team would want Holtby, at this point. He's a backup now.

A lot of teams are putting emphasis on Backups now to keep the starter fresh for a playoff push.

I think its a great idea considering how many back to backs and 3 games in 4 nights there potentially could be with upcoming schedule or unforseen hurdles.

Also a good idea especially if your starter isnt eating too much of the cap.

 

[Love]

He played well for a stretch this season when Demko was injured. I still think he has something left to give. Remember no team gives up more high danger scoring chances than the Canucks.

If this season proved anything with regards to Canucks goalies, it’s that Demko is an absolute stud more so than it proved that Holtby can’t play.

 

[Zippgunn]

I'll take it you have a bed time and aren't allowed to stay up and watch the Canucks game. Must suck.

This. Anybody who understands how the impact that the quality of starts directly affects how a goalie plays will realize that Holtby got a raw deal night after night, basically existing as cannon fodder in order to shelter Demko from any sort of tough starts. If Van loses him I can pretty much guarantee that Demko regresses no matter who they pick up as a cheap backup since he will have to play more tough games.

 

[TheNumber4]

Umm obvious Holtby wasn’t gonna be a Canuck. He sucked last year. This was supposed to be surprising inside info?

 

[Langdon Alger]

Holtby wouldn't be a "flippable" asset because he's absolute trash of a goalie at this point

I hope he ends up as Pittsburgh’s starter next year

 

[Cousin Eddie]

Former Caps goalie? Only a matter of time before Sakic nabs him