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Superstar

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BertCorbeau said:
Agreed to an extent. I’m not super high on Hamilton myself, and am a bit puzzled why Carolina would move Hanifin so soon.

I think Calgary did well to get two young, controlled pieces that could pan out to be a good top 4 d-man and a quality top 6 scoring winger (maybe centre). And I’m not sure how much of an upgrade Hamilton is to Faulk.

And at the end of the day, Carolina has great defensive depth. So moving even in moving Hanifin, and Lindholm, arguably their best trade chips they failed to bring in a legit centre they need.

In other words I see it as a lateral move.
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We have some seriously legit centres...:sarcasm: :laugh:
 
Barilko14

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Boom Boom Apathy said:
That may be right. There are a couple of things I like and don't like about the deal.

Like:
1) Even with his warts, Hamilton improves this D. A defense of Slavin, Pesce, CDH, Hamilton, Fleury, TVR should be much better than last year's D.
2) Hamilton on the PP should be >>> Faulk on the PP. Faulk has a great shot, but isn't a PP QB by any means.
3) Ferland brings an element the Canes lack.
4) Fox is a legit D prospect who looked exceptional in our rookie camp.

Don't like:
1) Ferland is a UFA in a year and last year was a career high for the guy.
2) Hamilton is in his prime, so if the Canes don't compete this year and next, they are wasting his prime.
3) There are rumors Fox isnt' going to sign, but he said at the Camp he would sign if he thinks he can make the team.
4) Canes are giving up the younger players for more established players. Maybe that's ok because they will likely be the youngest team in the league, but still, it's a risk.

I know people say "Canes didn't get a C", but getting a young center with 1C potential rarely happens. Necas and Aho have more chance of becoming that than anyone else they would have traded for.
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Very good points all around. I forgot we had a resident Canes/Leafs fan among us.

It's definitely a risk to trade youth for experience, especially considering the Canes haven't taken any significant steps in a couple of seasons (how much of that is goaltending).

I want the Karlsson trade to happen already, so the other trades (Faulk) can start happening.
 

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Boom Boom Apathy said:
That may be right. There are a couple of things I like and don't like about the deal.

Like:
1) Even with his warts, Hamilton improves this D. A defense of Slavin, Pesce, CDH, Hamilton, Fleury, TVR should be much better than last year's D.
2) Hamilton on the PP should be >>> Faulk on the PP. Faulk has a great shot, but isn't a PP QB by any means.
3) Ferland brings an element the Canes lack.
4) Fox is a legit D prospect who looked exceptional in our rookie camp.

Don't like:
1) Ferland is a UFA in a year and last year was a career high for the guy.
2) Hamilton is in his prime, so if the Canes don't compete this year and next, they are wasting his prime.
3) There are rumors Fox isnt' going to sign, but he said at the Camp he would sign if he thinks he can make the team.
4) Canes are giving up the younger players for more established players. Maybe that's ok because they will likely be the youngest team in the league, but still, it's a risk.

I know people say "Canes didn't get a C", but getting a young center with 1C potential rarely happens. Necas and Aho have more chance of becoming that than anyone else they would have traded for.
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Is Fox NHL ready?

If he is but can't make Carolina, maybe trade him again for something?
 
MyBudJT

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Jerome Iginla has announced his retirement... Won't be long until he's in the HHOF!
 

hockeywiz542

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Al14 said:
Wow, Trevor Linden done in Vancouver!
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VANCOUVER, BC - The Vancouver Canucks announced today that Trevor Linden is leaving his role as President, Hockey Operations. Linden was hired on April 9, 2014 and oversaw an important transition phase for the Canucks both on and off the ice.

"There aren't many individuals in sport more connected to a team and a community than Trevor is in Vancouver," said Managing Partner, Francesco Aquilini. "The Canucks are entering an exciting new era thanks in large part to Trevor's leadership and hard work. I thank Trevor for all of his accomplishments and I am confident that Jim Benning and his staff will continue that momentum in the months ahead."

"I would like to thank Trevor for the opportunity he gave me and my family," said General Manager, Jim Benning. "I have thoroughly enjoyed working and learning from Trevor over the past four years. We still have lots of work to do, but I am proud of what we have built together so far in Vancouver."

Trevor Linden leaves the organization to pursue different endeavors after serving four years as President, Hockey Operations where he oversaw all hockey operations areas, including coaching, scouting, player development, and minor league affiliations and operations. He also served as Alternate Governor, NHL.
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Daisy Jane

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that sounds so odd. like. he just wakes up and goes "gee I don't want to be Hockey President anymore?"
 
Suntouchable13

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So they did tell JvR weeks before free agency that they will be going in a different direction. Which means what they said to the media was just fluff, as usual. Which is fine. We should never overreact to what they say to the media.
 
Menzinger

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That Wilson contract is absurd.

Smart GMs shouldn’t let hot playoffs impact a contract like this. Wilson ain’t going to repeat what he did on a Regular basis
 
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