Rumor: Canucks Targeting Dante Fabbro

[Crede777]

Why would he want to develop slowly but properly with Nashville - a team known for developing defensemen when he can just jump in the deep end with a struggling team? It's worked out for guys like Justin Schultz and Mike Reilly.

 

[avsfan09]

Why would he want to develop slowly but properly with Nashville - a team known for developing defensemen when he can just jump in the deep end with a struggling team? It's worked out for guys like Justin Schultz and Mike Reilly.

I assume because of money and opportunity. Nashville will be alot harder of a dcore to crack than Vancouver.

 

[Crede777]

I assume because of money and opportunity. Nashville will be alot harder of a dcore to crack than Vancouver.

True but going with Nashville may well provide more money and opportunity in the long run versus just his first contract.

 

[mc1laren]

True but going with Nashville may well provide more money and opportunity in the long run versus just his first contract.

More opportunity, posssibly! More money, doubtful. With Subban they have 4 premier defenseman. Isnt Nashville looking to get rid of one (likely Subban)? I doubt anyone wants to tie up 30-35 million in 4 defenseman. With Vancouver, I think he has a better chance of cracking their roster and Vancouver is slated to have much more cap space in the next 2-4 years to pay Fabbro top 4 money. By then Edler, Tanev, Eriksson and likely Gudbrandson (approx. 20 million) will be off the books and realistically only need to pay Hughes, Boeser, Petterson, and possibly Juolevi.

 

[StreetHawk]

True but going with Nashville may well provide more money and opportunity in the long run versus just his first contract.

Jossi contract expires in 2020 so expect him to be up there in cap hit. Likely means that they move off Subban at that point.

 

[Sergei Shirokov]

I dont think the Canucks have anything that would make sense for the Preds. Unless they are interested in Jake Virtanen.

 

[PredsV82]

I assume because of money and opportunity. Nashville will be alot harder of a dcore to crack than Vancouver.

Not really. He spends his ELC years in the 3rd pair, cuts his teeth watching/ learning fromthe big 4(and playing up any time there is an injury), and if he plays like hes ready for the top 4 Poile probably lets Subban move on at the end of his deal or let's Seattle have him if Fabbro is really impressive

 

[PetterssonSimp]

True but going with Nashville may well provide more money and opportunity in the long run versus just his first contract.

Well it’s all about playing time in the first contract as no one can offer a different contract than the next team when it comes to these NCAA free agents. It’s an ELC, usually 2 years I believe and unless you’re a dick like Uncle Lou who doesn’t give rookie bonuses it’s the same contract the next GM is offering. It’s all about can the guy step into your lineup, these guys have paid 4 years of dues with the NCAA and usually want to make NHL money, doing so in Vancouver is a lot easier for him than Nashville where he MIGHT be their #7 or even #8. Whereas in Vancouver he could be the #5 or #6 at that point

 

[Nucker42]

Why would he want to develop slowly but properly with Nashville - a team known for developing defensemen when he can just jump in the deep end with a struggling team? It's worked out for guys like Justin Schultz and Mike Reilly.

Love the sarcasm... you’re not wrong. Nashville is a breeding ground for stud d men. However, the Canucks have the making of a decent d core themselves.

Hughes comes in March. Hutton and Stetcher are developing quickly. Edler and Tanev are solid.

I despise Pouliot and Gudbranson.

The Canucks also have Woo and Rathbone.

They are a Fabbro away from being a very solid group. At the end of the day there’s 2-3 open spots next year on the Canucks d line.

Nashville has:

Josi-Subban
Ekholm-Ellis
Hamhuis for two more years
Weber for two more years
Irwin

Allard waiting in the wings...

Where does Fabbro fit? The top 6 is set for at least 2-3 more years.

 

[PredsV82]

No, it isnt.
Hamhuis only has one more year.
YWeb only has one more year.
If Fabbro is good enough he bumps Yweb down to the 7 spot.

 

[DownGoesMcDavid]

Love the sarcasm... you’re not wrong. Nashville is a breeding ground for stud d men. However, the Canucks have the making of a decent d core themselves.

Hughes comes in March. Hutton and Stetcher are developing quickly. Edler and Tanev are solid.

I despise Pouliot and Gudbranson.

The Canucks also have Woo and Rathbone.

They are a Fabbro away from being a very solid group. At the end of the day there’s 2-3 open spots next year on the Canucks d line.

Nashville has:

Josi-Subban
Ekholm-Ellis
Hamhuis for two more years
Weber for two more years
Irwin

Allard waiting in the wings...

Where does Fabbro fit? The top 6 is set for at least 2-3 more years.

I guess you didnt get the memo about the incoming expansion draft.

 

[VanJack]

If Fabbro goes back to Boston University for his senior season, wouldn't he he able to sign as a UFA anywhere in the NHL by August of 2020? Seems to me the Preds have lost a graduating NCAA player before.

If the Canucks or anyone expends assets to acquire him, they'd better make sure they can actually sign him.

 

[GoldOnGold]

I guess everybody in this thread ignored the fact that Bob McKenzie reported he plans to sign with Nashville.

 

[Newsworthy]

Where would Fabbro slot in as a Canuck?

 

[Armourboy]

I guess everybody in this thread ignored the fact that Bob McKenzie reported he plans to sign with Nashville.

I've just been enjoying that fact.

 

[Roman Yoshi]

More opportunity, posssibly! More money, doubtful. With Subban they have 4 premier defenseman. Isnt Nashville looking to get rid of one (likely Subban)? I doubt anyone wants to tie up 30-35 million in 4 defenseman. With Vancouver, I think he has a better chance of cracking their roster and Vancouver is slated to have much more cap space in the next 2-4 years to pay Fabbro top 4 money. By then Edler, Tanev, Eriksson and likely Gudbrandson (approx. 20 million) will be off the books and realistically only need to pay Hughes, Boeser, Petterson, and possibly Juolevi.

If we are able to keep Fabbro, don't be surprised if one of the Big 4 is traded this summer. Probably Subban .

 

[lawrence]

Wrap this up boys. Sounds like he will sign with Nashville at the end of his season.

 

[Gnashville]

https://www.tsn.ca/hughes-fabbro-eye-nhl-after-ncaa-season-1.1254276

Meanwhile, Nashville's first-rounder from 2016, University of Boston junior Dante Fabbro, is also expected to turn pro. Fabbro gives Nashville a depth option on the blueline, or a potential trade chip as they start to talk about all these rentals.

Surprise ending Hughes plays through his Sr year at Michigan and signs with Nashville!!!