Rumor: Canucks looking for a High End puck moving D-man (Benning interview)

[FreeMcdavid]

Benning is not one to play his cards close to his vest.

As if it wasnt obvious enough with the Canuck's pursuit of OEL, Benning made it crystal clear that the Canucks are hell bent in trying to find and acquire a high end puck moving Dman, not necessarily OEL.


It sounds like the Canucks are trying to explore every avenue whether its trade or free agency but they want to have a high end puck moving Dman by the end of the week.

Benning mentions that they have Hughes but they want another puck moving threat to make it a duo. He specifically names Heiskanen/Klingberg in Dallas and Hedman/Sergachev for TBay. He explains that is how he wants defend, by exiting more effeciently, getting the puck to the forwards and having elite puck possesion numbers. Basically defence by having great offence.

Question: Which other high end puck mover is out there that can be available via trade. Please keep in mind the word " high end"

Is someone like Werenski available in CBJ? Ellis in Nashville? Shane Ghostisbhere?

Jim Benning on additions he'd like to make to the roster ahead of the NHL Draft - Sportsnet.ca

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[Peter Griffin]

Tyson Barrie.

 

[Coach Parker]

Torey Krug.

 

[Coach Parker]

If Boston trades for OEL, Vancouver signs Krug. If OEL goes to Vancouver, Boston signs Krug.

 

[Forge]

They certainly will have some options if they can figure out the money.

 

[Mal Reynolds]

Watches playoffs, comes to conclusion team needs PMD.... I mean, he's not wrong, but Canucks need defensemen who can... you know.... defend...

 

[KaseMeOutside]

What is Vancouver going to trade to get Werenski or Ellis?

 

[SI90]

Leddy

 

[JAK]

Jim Benning is going to freak you guys out by signing Pouliot again.

 

[Peter Griffin]

Watches playoffs, comes to conclusion team needs PMD.... I mean, he's not wrong, but Canucks need defensemen who can... you know.... defend...

Nah, perfectly reasonable to expect Demko to make 40+ saves a night.

 

[FreeMcdavid]

What is Vancouver going to trade to get Werenski or Ellis?

Would probably start with Brock Boeser.

other assets include

1st 2021
Podkolzin
Hoglander
Demko

 

[FreeMcdavid]

Nah, perfectly reasonable to expect Demko to make 40+ saves a night.

if you listen to the interview he mentions that getting another high end puck mover is how they want to defend. Basically by exiting more effeciently and then having elite puck possesion in the ozone.

 

[deckercky]

Barrie or Shattenkirk would be the two to target if they miss out on OEL.

Krug likely wouldn't actually be a particularly good fit on the canucks since they can't shield him and already have an elite powerplay QB in Hughes.

 

[FreeMcdavid]

Would Shayne Ghosthisbere be a fit?

 

[_Del_]

What is Vancouver going to trade to get Werenski or Ellis?

Apparently, someone other than Podkolzin, Hoglander, or Rathbone and you'll have to take Eriksson to make the money work. Thank them later.

 

[Peter Griffin]

if you listen to the interview he mentions that getting another high end puck mover is how they want to defend. Basically by exiting more effeciently and then having elite puck possesion in the ozone.

I think there’s no way they’re bringing Tanev back at this point. Wouldn’t surprise me at all if Tyson Barrie is who they’re after.

 

[Tony Stacks]

I feel like the Nucks need dmen that can defend way more than they need PMD, losing Tanev and replacing him with a PMD doesn't seem too wise

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Leddy

Leddy is not a high end PMD

Infact his offensive game has diminished in recent years

 

[Mal Reynolds]

Would Shayne Ghosthisbere be a fit?

Likely low acquisition cost, reasonable salary, and apparently is better on the right than left (despite being a left shot).... varying opinions on his defense

 

[FreeMcdavid]

I think there’s no way they’re bringing Tanev back at this point. Wouldn’t surprise me at all if Tyson Barrie is who they’re after.

All the best to Tanev especially if he wants 4 yrs or more. We simply cant afford to risk that on him given his injury history.

I think its way easier to find 1 dimensional stay at home defensive dmen than it is to find a puck mover

 

[Peter Griffin]

Apparently, someone other than Podkolzin, Hoglander, or Rathbone and you'll have to take Eriksson to make the money work. Thank them later.

I’d trade any of those pieces(including Loui) for Werenski.

 

[SI90]

Leddy is not a high end PMD

Infact his offensive game has diminished in recent years

he moves the puck and is one of the best skating defenseman I’ve ever seen. He’s pretty great at carrying the puck into the zone. The offensive numbers are underwhelming for sure.

 

[FreeMcdavid]

Likely low acquisition cost, reasonable salary, and apparently is better on the right than left (despite being a left shot).... varying opinions on his defense

it sounds like Canucks would have interst in such a player.

speculated cost from philly fans?

 

[WetcoastOrca]

I think they need two guys really. One to defend and one high end puck mover with size.
Hopefully someone cheaper than OEL and younger as well. Either that or an older guy on a shorter contract.

 

[bernmeister]

elite is not available
and if exception like AlexPie presents itself, likely to be huge $$$ for big term, assuming AP is not limiting himself to just StL, or TOR

best bang for the buck there is Deangelo.
not complete across the board all star, but some aspects of his game, including as specified by OP/title thread, are a match.

offer?