CP4
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Nolan Patrick is a nice piece, but as of right now Horvat holds much more value. That could change in the future obviously, but I don't think adding Letehra would be the deciding factor for this trade.
Some people giving up on Patrick way too early imo. He'll be every bit as good as Horvat and some.
Those people aren't giving up on Patrick, hey just have no idea what they're talking about because they haven't seen him play. This the same Horvat that's minus 51 in his career ? Patrick is only minus 3 on a pretty poor defensive club seemingly the last 5 years. I'll keep Patrick
Nolan Patrick is a nice piece, but as of right now Horvat holds much more value. That could change in the future obviously, but I don't think adding Letehra would be the deciding factor for this trade.
At most an 18% of Hughes or their future captain. Hmmm logicalAnd do you think having the "much better player right now" is what's best for the rebuild?
Having Horvat on the roster this year could be the difference between finishing just outside of the playoffs or being a bottom 3 team with a shot at landing Hughes
Those people aren't giving up on Patrick, hey just have no idea what they're talking about because they haven't seen him play. This the same Horvat that's minus 51 in his career ? Patrick is only minus 3 on a pretty poor defensive club seemingly the last 5 years. I'll keep Patrick
And do you think having the "much better player right now" is what's best for the rebuild?
Having Horvat on the roster this year could be the difference between finishing just outside of the playoffs or being a bottom 3 team with a shot at landing Hughes
It's not just the #1 pick. The point is, for a rebuilding team like the Canucks, they shouldn't be worried about having the "much better player this year", their focus should be on building through the draft with the highest picks possible
That is how successful rebuilds work
didnt the oilers try to do that and it failed? im telling you, you dont wont to go that route, i knew oilers fans would be telling you the same thing, you have to build around your stars, not keep tanking for them. you have your core now, it's time to add vets around those players, that's how rebuilding works.
that's how my team got out of toilet in 2007, homer build around richards and carter by trading for vet players and this team was in the playoffs the next year.
Jeez talk about being biased...You think you’re a poor defensive club?? Have you seen the Canucks defense!??? He’s been playing against the top competition every night for the past 4 years, in front of the worst defense in the NHL. Do you want to know our defense last night?Those people aren't giving up on Patrick, hey just have no idea what they're talking about because they haven't seen him play. This the same Horvat that's minus 51 in his career ? Patrick is only minus 3 on a pretty poor defensive club seemingly the last 5 years. I'll keep Patrick
Jeez talk about being biased...You think you’re a poor defensive club?? Have you seen the Canucks defense!??? He’s been playing against the top competition every night for the past 4 years, in front of the worst defense in the NHL. Do you want to know our defense last night?
Pouliot-Gudbranson
Hutton-Stetcher
Del Zotto-Biega
But yeah, let’s use plus minus, the most useless stat in hockey history to show that your player is better.
Those people aren't giving up on Patrick, hey just have no idea what they're talking about because they haven't seen him play. This the same Horvat that's minus 51 in his career ? Patrick is only minus 3 on a pretty poor defensive club seemingly the last 5 years. I'll keep Patrick
Canucks < Patrick, Lehtera
Flyers < Horvat
Canucks get the younger player with more upside for their rebuild
Flyers get the win-now center on a team-friendly contract
Lehtera makes almost 5 millNolan Patrick is a nice piece, but as of right now Horvat holds much more value. That could change in the future obviously, but I don't think adding Letehra would be the deciding factor for this trade.
Vancouver would want Provorov back in any deal involving Bo Horvat.
Didn't the Leafs try that and succeed?
The reason the Oilers aren't where they should be right now is because they've made poor personnel decisions. High draft picks aren't to blame, poor management is