Friedman: Canucks intereted in big players w. Skill ( players mentioned)

[DownGoesMcDavid]

You only make a trade like that knowing the player wants to sign with you.But why would Kane want to go to another team with no hopes of the playoffs anytime soon..

1. If you know the player wants to sign with you then that should be all the reason you need to just wait until july

2. Kane is from Vancouver. Vancouver is one of the most beautiful cities to live in.

These are the only reasons i see Kane signing here. Otherwise i see Vegas as a more intriguing destination for him.

 

[Frankie Blueberries]

I wouldn't mind a Hutton for Bjugstad or Nelson swap.

 

[PG Canuck]

Namestnikov? Been riding the coattails of two elite players all year. Is he skilled? Sure, but not a player I'd be targeting when he's in-line for a huge raise.

Bjugstad? Stay far, far away.

Nelson? Meh, he's decent I guess, not really anyone I'd be targeting.

 

[Canuck86]

I wouldn't mind a Hutton for Bjugstad or Nelson swap.

if i had to choose, its Nelson. Should be cheaper to sign vs what Bjugstad is making

 

[TrueCanuckle]

Namestnikov? Been riding the coattails of two elite players all year. Is he skilled? Sure, but not a player I'd be targeting when he's in-line for a huge raise.

Bjugstad? Stay far, far away.

Nelson? Meh, he's decent I guess, not really anyone I'd be targeting.

Agreed. I think the best suitor for the canucks is Evander Kane/Nick Richie. Both would fit in nicely with Horvat and Boeser

 

[PG Canuck]

Agreed. I think the best suitor for the canucks is Evander Kane/Nick Richie. Both would fit in nicely with Horvat and Boeser

I'll pass on Kane. We don't need anymore players that have questionalbe character - although Kane would be a great leader for Virtanen...in all the wrong reasons. Ritchie, sure I guess.

I'd rather they target Coyle or buy low on Boone Jenner.

 

[Canuck86]

I'll pass on Kane. We don't need anymore players that have questionalbe character - although Kane would be a great leader for Virtanen...in all the wrong reasons. Ritchie, sure I guess.

I'd rather they target Coyle or buy low on Boone Jenner.

jenner would be good, but not sure they sell low on him. kane is free just costs a contract, Ritchie I think the Ducks would want to keep him he is still young. Not sure if Coyle is available Minny likely doesnt make much moves after the big time fail last year with Hanzal

 

[Skippy73]

Hmm I wonder if Kreider would be a fit if NYR make him available at the draft

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

They should just draft Brady Tkachuk, they missed out on Matthew anyway. Practically the same player, just Brady is a better playmaker and not as reckless as Matthew.

 

[JuniorNelson]

Jim Benning has no idea what he's trying to do

The 2017 opening day roster is what he is trying to get back to. Early on, every aspect of the team was working well. It was a brief illusion, lots of guys were playing over their heads. It sold the braintrust on Green's vision, though.

 

[DownGoesMcDavid]

They should just draft Brady Tkachuk, they missed out on Matthew anyway. Practically the same player, just Brady is a better playmaker and not as reckless as Matthew.

That would be the worst idea. If Tkachul is BPA when the Canucks.are drafting then sure.

But to draft based on current positional need is a mistake.

Also guys like Brady Tkachuk are dime a dozen. Guys like Svechnikov/Zadina or Boqvist/hughes are not

 

[Canuck86]

That would be the worst idea. If Tkachul is BPA when the Canucks.are drafting then sure.

But to draft based on current positional need is a mistake.

Also guys like Brady Tkachuk are dime a dozen. Guys like Svechnikov/Zadina or Boqvist/hughes are not

Brady Tkachuk is a dime a dozen? So if his upside Pat Maroon? I think Tkachuk will have a similar impact to that of his brother. Definitely not an easy asset to acquire

 

[Love]

The 2017 opening day roster is what he is trying to get back to. Early on, every aspect of the team was working well. It was a brief illusion, lots of guys were playing over their heads. It sold the braintrust on Green's vision, though.

It's insane how often Benning's excuse for a bad season has been "injuries"

Idk how ownership keeps eating up that bullshit.

 

[THE Green Man]

That would be the worst idea. If Tkachul is BPA when the Canucks.are drafting then sure.

But to draft based on current positional need is a mistake.

Also guys like Brady Tkachuk are dime a dozen. Guys like Svechnikov/Zadina or Boqvist/hughes are not

Brady is second on my board, skilled and tough- exactly what we need. My dream is to land the lottery pick and somehow trade into the top 5 to get Brady- longshot and never going to happen though

 

[CornKicker]

bring the big man home guys

lucic for tanev

 

[alg363636]

Lucic?

Benning is obsessed with him

 

[Peter Griffin]

bring the big man home guys

lucic for tanev

Canucks' fans worst nightmare.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Nobody else is interested in big players with skill though... Thanks Elliott

 

[Frankie Blueberries]

if i had to choose, its Nelson. Should be cheaper to sign vs what Bjugstad is making

I'd be ok with Bjugstad with some retention. I think he's better than his stats indicate, and could likely be a high-end #3 centre, or a decent #2 centre if he improves a bit. He's got the tools, that's for sure. That's more valuable than what Hutton has brought to this team over the last two seasons.

 

[Hasbro]

So they are shopping for truculence?

 

[SEALBound]

Trending of the league: Speedy, skilled players.

Benning: Let's do the opposite. That'll work.

 

[Canuck86]

bring the big man home guys

lucic for tanev

Only way is if Sutter or Eriksson are going back. Both have NTC protection as does Lucic I believe

 

[OVO16]

Kreider makes sense

 

[Peter Griffin]

Kreider makes sense

But at what cost? Canucks' shouldn't be giving up picks/prospects in any deals for mid-20's players. If anything I think Benning is looking to make a hockey trade here moving one of the team's defensemen.

 

[ToastrStutzle]

Big and skilled?

Let me tell you about Bobby Ryan...

(please take him)