Confirmed with Link: [VAN/CAR] Canucks acquire 2015 3rd (66TH OA), 2016 7th for G Eddie Lack | Pt 2

[Nick Lang]

Lack will be statistically better then either of our goalies next season. Calling that right now.

Lack is going to suck and then we will really see what we lost which is nothing. Nice guy, good twitters but like Bieksa, Boogard, they are not great at NHL hockey. Lack is not bad don't get me wrong but he'll be out of the NHL in 3 years.

He's not the next coming.

 

[vanuck]

And yet no one was willing to give up more than a 3rd for him. Hmmmmm. Sounding like how Santorelli should have been signed to term, despite the entire league disagreeing.

Then it was even more clear that we shouldn't have traded him since he was undervalued. Just a straight up stupid move.

 

[Fat Tony]

No Cam Ward, the gutless Oilers win the cup in 2006. Have some respect, kid.

The Devils showed no respect to Brodeur. The Bruins showed no respect to Thomas. Are you new to pro sports?

 

[Fat Tony]

He's not the next coming.

He'll still be better than Miller or Markstrom.

 

[alternate]

Then it was even more clear that we shouldn't have traded him since he was undervalued. Just a straight up stupid move.

So the smart move would have been move no one and lose a goalie on the waiver wire? Agree to disagree then.

 

[Wisp]

maybe he's not the next coming, but lets not piss on the value of reliable league-average goaltending. it means something. Miller is below average and likely to trend down. Eddie was likely trending up, as well.

Plus he was entertaining. Without him the Canucks will commit the sin of being bad and being boring.

 

[idontwatchockeyatall]

So the smart move would have been move no one and lose a goalie on the waiver wire? Agree to disagree then.

this kind of reminds me of the hodgson trade

fanboys whining for managements head cause an overrated player got traded and the return wasn't gretzky

 

[idontwatchockeyatall]

He'll still be better than Miller or Markstrom.

you think hes going to have a better career then miller?

 

[GPNuck]

Lack is going to suck and then we will really see what we lost which is nothing. Nice guy, good twitters but like Bieksa, Boogard, they are not great at NHL hockey. Lack is not bad don't get me wrong but he'll be out of the NHL in 3 years.

He's not the next coming.

LMAO.. Who are you? Where did the Boogard comparison come from.. Lol i'm not even mad that is just comical

 

[Wisp]

lol Bieksa was a top pairing D-man in his prime.

Pure character assassination from Nick Lang.

This is the crappy stuff Bruins fans do - pretend their players suck after a big trade to justify a bad thing that happened.

 

[FroshaugFan2]

you think hes going to have a better career then miller?

That's absolutely irrelevant. Like seriously, what's your point? Does Miller come with a time travel machine?

Do you think we should have traded for Pronger as well?

 

[Fat Tony]

you think hes going to have a better career then miller?

No but that doesn't matter.

I don't think Schneider will have a better career than Brodeur. That doesn't stop me thinking NJD made the correct goalie choice going forward.

 

[me2]

It's certainly a bold move by management. There is a pretty good chance he can be a good (.920+) backup, though, even if he's not destined for greatness. A lot of guys do it.

Bold? Bold would have been accepting the loss of face and moving Miller then running with 2 youngish goalies.

 

[me2]

you think hes going to have a better career then miller?

Quick sign Gretzky....dat career.

 

[topched88]

Lack is a good goalie, however I think the difference between him and miller currently is being overblown. Yes based on last season I MIGHT give lack a slight edge, just do to millers inconsistency. Although I probably give the edge to eddie last year, its really not by much. Nor do I think eddie will drastically outperform miller next year, because I really dont think miller was that awful. Top 15 goalie? Nah, but not a poor goalie YET IMO. OBV 5 years from now eddie >>>> millier, but thats just my 2 cents.

 

[Disappointed EP40]

you have got to be kidding me.

First I have no dillusions about this team, I've wanted a rebuild for 2 years. In that regard I don't mind trading Lack because it makes the team worse.

Having said that if we've gotten to the point that Benning is so bad we're now pretending it's some sort of secret tank that's pretty scary.

Benning is absolutely trying to make this team stronger, and he's doing this. My issue isn't with what has happened, it's the intention behind it. This buffoon actually believes keeping Miller over Lack makes the team more competitive, that's horrifying.

The competence of this current management group just got exposed for what it really is.

THIS for days.

The same way he's dropping defensemen. While we need defensemen.

 

[Ainec]

Lack is not going to do well behind Carolina's lineup.

They've got no depth up front and their only good dmen as of right now is Faulk

So judging solely by his statistics next season will be moot

 

[Disappointed EP40]

Lack is going to suck and then we will really see what we lost which is nothing. Nice guy, good twitters but like Bieksa, Boogard, they are not great at NHL hockey. Lack is not bad don't get me wrong but he'll be out of the NHL in 3 years.

He's not the next coming.

HAHAHA Ohhh my. So much utter nonsense.

 

[me2]

Lack is a good goalie, however I think the difference between him and miller currently is being overblown. Yes based on last season I MIGHT give lack a slight edge, just do to millers inconsistency. Although I probably give the edge to eddie last year, its really not by much. Nor do I think eddie will drastically outperform miller next year, because I really dont think miller was that awful. Top 15 goalie? Nah, but not a poor goalie YET IMO. OBV 5 years from now eddie >>>> millier, but thats just my 2 cents.

Difference is 422% extra cap and 7.5 years age gap, without accounting for sv%.

 

[vanuck]

So the smart move would have been move no one and lose a goalie on the waiver wire? Agree to disagree then.

The smart move would have been to get rid of Miller. Unfortunately that's something they wouldn't have explored doing.

 

[vanuck]

this kind of reminds me of the hodgson trade

fanboys whining for managements head cause an overrated player got traded and the return wasn't gretzky

If Lack is overrated... what on earth is Miller?

 

[a Fool]

Lack is not going to do well behind Carolina's lineup.

They've got no depth up front and their only good dmen as of right now is Faulk

So judging solely by his statistics next season will be moot

Canes were actually a decent possession team last season. The Staal bros are monsters, and they've got some good young forwards. Agreed that D is an issue though. They need to pick someone up in free agency, and wait for their prospects to develop. What sunk them last season was the 3rd worst goaltending in the league on par with Edmonton and Dallas. Lack will have a great year IMO.

 

[me2]

Our parents also are not the people they used to be. Still respect them, yes?

Not as nhl goalies for 2015-16 season.

Anyone know a team looking for a goalie? My little, grey haired mother wants to be a starter.

 

[Barney Gumble]

Lack is not going to do well behind Carolina's lineup.

They've got no depth up front and their only good dmen as of right now is Faulk

So judging solely by his statistics next season will be moot

He only has to beat out Cam Ward for the starter's job - which shouldn't be difficult *IF* they're 'new' management team isn't already set on re-signing Cam Ward.

 

[VC]

If Lack is overrated... what on earth is Miller?

What does one have to do with the other determining on on who is overrated?