TSN: Canucks interested in Lecavalier (UPD: Vinny to Philly)

[Dado]

I don't understand your correlation between Schneider trade and Lecavalier.

He's a bonafide Top 6 center than can fill in until Horvat is ready. I think Vinny might be looking at shorter term options so he can re-sign in Tampa sooner than later.

We already have two bona fide top 6 centres, both younger than him, and while different, at this stage, both better than him.

Combined with the Schneider moves, this would make the team considerably older, which is supposed to be the exact opposite direction the GM claims he's moving in.

 

[ddawg1950]

Just don't see it as realistic.

 

[JuniorNelson]

^ MG is "pretending" he's in on players? What? He's doing his job. He's trying to improve the team, and if he wasn't at least contacting players like Lecavalier, he would be fired.

Really? For real? Surely you jest. [mod]

 

[thepuckmonster]

People are stressing too much about cap implications.

We can LTIR Booth for 4.25 and Kesler will inevitably block a shot the wrong way and go down for a month.

Gilman knows more about cap manipulation than the people who wrote the CBA. He's a ****ing wizard, if Vinny wants to come here, Gilman will make the space for him.

 

[PG Canuck]

We have some kicking around in David Booth. No reports if he can kick yet though.

Aquilini won't even buyout Ballard as of this moment, I'm doubting he'd buyout Booth too. Doubt Gillis wants to give up on Booth anyways.

 

[Tanevian*]

If MG doesn't make a pitch, we ***** about it.

If MG does make a pitch and it succeeds (Garrison pre-February), we ***** about it because said player is overrated and we could have gotten Y player for the same amount.

If MG does make a pitch and the player goes elsewhere (Schultz), we complain he isn't trying hard enough to lure high end talent.

We are all Canucks.

Can I add "signs Sundin" but then fans whine about "what if he signed for 2 years?"

 

[Reverend Mayhem]

Can I add "signs Sundin" but then fans whine about "what if he signed for 2 years?"

You. You are my favourite.

 

[keslerburrows]

Canadiens are out according Kyper

 

[Reverend Mayhem]

Aquilini won't even buyout Ballard as of this moment, I'm doubting he'd buyout Booth too. Doubt Gillis wants to give up on Booth anyways.

Surely Booth would fetch a 7th round pick if we really wanted him off the roster.

 

[thepuckmonster]

You. You are my favourite.

I thought that was me.

 

[PG Canuck]

Surely Booth would fetch a 7th round pick if we really wanted him off the roster.

I would think so as well - I believe he's far more useful and valuable than Ballard.

 

[canucks22]

He just got a huge payday, I'd bet he is looking for somewhere that he WANTS to be. Whether that's with a CDN team, a contender, or a nice climate I have no idea.

He's still going to get paid though, and deservingly so, he can be a top 6 center on pretty good teams. I agree that he's gonna want to go somewhere where he wants to go, I think he's gonna go with a contender..maybe Boston? Horton's gone now

 

[PG Canuck]

Nick Kypreos ‏@RealKyper 28s
Hearing Lecavalier could decide which #NHL he'll sign with as early as tonite. Told #Canadiens were in the final running but are now out.

Surprised Habs are out. Canucks didn't have a chance to begin with, and certainly don't now.

 

[Pip]

First we get rid of our young stud goalie to keep an aging goalie, and now we want to give a prime roster spot to an aging bought-out player who hasn't cracked 30 goals since 2008?

Why?

He was on something like a 65 point pace this year. I don't think we will get him, but nothing is wrong with throwing an offer at him

 

[Addison Rae]

Nick Kypreos ‏@RealKyper 28s
Hearing Lecavalier could decide which #NHL he'll sign with as early as tonite. Told #Canadiens were in the final running but are now out.

Surprised Habs are out. Canucks didn't have a chance to begin with, and certainly don't now.

Wow, thought Habs were the front runner. Honestly have no idea where he's going now.

 

[Reverend Mayhem]

I thought that was me.

You are my 3rd/4th favourite.

 

[TruGr1t]

Wow, thought Habs were the front runner. Honestly have no idea where he's going now.

I think most Quebec-born players know better than to play in Montreal these days.

 

[Aphid Attraction]

Uh oh, Bo Horvat's dad is gonna be pissed

If we run with Bo Ho it could easily be made Boo Hoo when we all decide he is a bust, just thinking ahead 6 months

 

[Reverend Mayhem]

I think most Quebec-born players know better than to play in Montreal these days.

Panthers would be a good fit I think.

 

[keslerburrows]

Vinny to Philly per Dreger on Radio.

 

[Barney Gumble]

Nick Kypreos ‏@RealKyper 28s
Hearing Lecavalier could decide which #NHL he'll sign with as early as tonite. Told #Canadiens were in the final running but are now out.

Surprised Habs are out. Canucks didn't have a chance to begin with, and certainly don't now.

Look on the bright side - the more teams that "drop out", the greater the chances for us right?

edit

Vinny to Philly per Dreger on Radio.

...so much for that.....still don't understand why Philly doesn't spend that cap space on goaltending (I don't count Mason as fixing that problem).

 

[Nuckles]

Look on the bright side - the more teams that "drop out", the greater the chances for us right?

Seeing as how 29 teams are now out and we aren't a remaining team, I'd say our chances are slim.

 

[Addison Rae]

Flyers are a terrible fit for Vinny IMO.

 

[deadinthewater]

Philly's forward group looks great.

 

[thepuckmonster]

Vinny to Philly?

Interesting. I thought they would spend the money to shore up their atrocious D. Though he is a great for fit for them, Giroux-Lecavalier is a pretty sweet 1-2.