Rumor: Dhaliwal- Multiple sources informing Dhaliwal that Vancouver and Ottawa are still actively talking trade

[jaric1862]

If its Zub obviously they would be targeting him to resign him long term.

Canucks Russian contingency has improved lately with the additions of Podkolzin, Mikhayev and Kuzmenko

Regardless if they trade for him or not, i believe Zub will be a big time target for the Canucks if he hits free agency.

I just don't see how they acquire a Zub without having to give up young players or prospects/picks. Just doesn't make sense from an outsider looking in, I don't know.

 

[NyQuil]

Zub is not a franchise defenceman.

But he is extremely reliable, crafty, can log big minutes and complements both skilled guys and plugs very well.

The fact that he doesn’t light it up also makes him relatively affordable, but he can play effectively in all situations.

You can’t field a team full of #1 defencemen which is why he is valuable, because he can play top pairing minutes at a fraction of the cost while anchoring the more uncommon side.

He is a solid #2 and it seems to be a relatively rare skill set where everyone else seems to be either a #1 (with the attending cost) or a #3/#4.

 

[Cancuks]

I just don't see how they acquire a Zub without having to give up young players or prospects/picks. Just doesn't make sense from an outsider looking in, I don't know.

If they do acquire Zub, perhaps a 3 team deal involving Horvat.

 

[Gstank]

The Canucks fan who post every single little thing on here are annoying. At least Leafs fans have somewhat of a filter when it comes to posting rumours

If they do acquire Zub, perhaps a 3 team deal involving Horvat.

I think this makes sense. Maybe something like

Van
Zub

Columbus
Horvat

Ottawa
Gavirkov

With picks and prospects going around to balance the remainder of the deal

 

[Viqsi]

Are Vancouver fans really this out to lunch? Zub for Myers? I know it's Friday but isn't it a little early in Vancouver to be this drunk?

Some are. Unfortunately, for whatever reason, right now they're the loudest ones. G-d willing that trend will go away soon.

 

[Boondock]

Some are. Unfortunately, for whatever reason, right now they're the loudest ones. G-d willing that trend will go away soon.

I can’t think of a fan base that isn’t the same. The loudest voices have the least knowledge, even CBJ fans.

 

[Viqsi]

I can’t think of a fan base that isn’t the same. The loudest voices have the least knowledge, even CBJ fans.

Sometimes. In my expeirence, there've been times when the folks speaking up the most that I've chatted with have actually been pretty informative and interesting.

 

[Breakers]

Is Ottawa running out of cap
I forget their entire situation
Some big contracts with Chabot, Tkachuk, stutzle next year, Norris, debrincat needs something.

I’m guessing Zub is pretty low down

 

[Kshahdoo]

Is Ottawa running out of cap
I forget their entire situation
Some big contracts with Chabot, Tkachuk, stutzle next year, Norris, debrincat needs something.

I’m guessing Zub is pretty low down

I think Ottawa rather resign Zub than Cat, without Zub their defense doesn't work. Yeah, it doesn't work without Chabot and Sanderson too, but that's how Ottawa is structured...

 

[Three On Zero]

Myers to Ottawa makes 0 sense

 

[Jannik Hansen]

Probably something minor like Klimovich for Bernard Docker

We'd be lucky to get a 7th for Klimo let alone a 22 year old RHD that's played NHL games.

 

[Langdon Alger]

myers for sens 1st

Lol this thread is hilarious.

 

[crowi]

This thread only exists due to Vancouver fan urbanwhatever. He just doesn't post in to those all-compassing ones. Can't wait for the next horvat / jt miller post and the fact they remain as the err....... something doesn't want to do it.

 

[Sergei Shirokov]

Myers to Ottawa makes 0 sense

Ottawa needs RHD & there are no good ones available.

Ottawa having interest makes a ton of sense, whether it actually makes them better is a different story..

 

[Ruthervin]

Myers and Podkolzin to Ottawa for Zub (sign and trade) + B level prospect

We can add in Lekkerimaki to even it out. Maybe Ottawa also doesn't throw in their B level prospect.

This thread only exists due to Vancouver fan urbanwhatever. He just doesn't post in to those all-compassing ones. Can't wait for the next horvat / jt miller post and the fact they remain as the err....... something doesn't want to do it.

This sounds like a personal attack to me and I'm not sure if this board tolerates this. You might want to dial it back a bit there bud.

 

[KevinRedkey]

It's happening whether you like it or not pal.

I'll eat my left foot if Zub is traded for that garbage

 

[Taluss]

Maybe it’s BoHo that the Sens are after?

Stutzle
Norris
Pinto

Already at C. I dont think it makes sense for an upgrade there when they could use their assests to upgrade a need at Dman instead. I cant see em being after Horvat

 

[Sting]

myers for sens 1st

Zaitsev + 7th for Myers + 2nd

 

[Dr Quincy]

Myers for Zaitsev + 2023 2nd

Given the $5m bonus Myers is due, I'd say OTT wouldn't be adding... even if Myers is the (marginally) better asset.

 

[NB613]

Dont see a fit. Ottawa is only interested in RD. Schenn fits better than Myers but not ideal as hes a ufa and will likely cost a 2nd by trade deadline.

 

[Neiler]

Horvat does make sense as a target for the sens. He's UFA, and the Norris injury completely screwed the sens having two good top 6 lines. They've been trying to stuff one of Pinto or Brassard in the hole ever since and neither has fit.

I'd say Myers is the real target though. The sens are that weak on the right that Myers would be an improvement, albeit a small one. The Zub talk in this thread is insane. Major fan favourite and absolutely a need for them to keep. They're looking for a second Zub so losing the one they have makes zero sense.

Be interested to see if this amounts to anything.

 

[Golden_Jet]

Speculation is the key word, nobody actually confirmed it was Zaitsev the Canucks were targeting last week. It just so happened that Zaitsev's name was brought up because he was just placed on waivers.

For all we know the framework is Myers for Zub with assets added from whichever side.

Zub would be a fantastic target for the Canucks.

Zaitsev for Myers just seems like a lateral move based on financial savings.

It’s definitely not Zub, and if it was it would be for more than Myers.

 

[AHLdepth]

If that is the trade then Van fans need to concerned big time.

nope

Yep, not to be confused with me advocating this deal, I would hate it. But that's how I interpreted the original post, that Myers for Zaitsev is a base, and Ottawa wants a bit more compensation for taking on a signing bonus/higher cap, whereas Van would want it straight up

 

[inthewings]

The posts on page 1 are terrible

 

[Korpse]

I think this makes sense. Maybe something like

Van
Zub

Columbus
Horvat

Ottawa
Gavirkov

With picks and prospects going around to balance the remainder of the deal

Ottawa is trading Zub to acquire Gravrikov? You are going to have a hard time justifying why that makes sense.