Confirmed with Link: Khudobin to Ducks for Wisniewski

[Chrispy]

if we could get sekera back, our defense would actually be... good

Since we took on some money via these deals, I doubt it. That said I love the combination of moves to add a little salary and Wisniewski. Had a great 13-14.

Also, I see Hanifin listed everywhere, but no mention of Fleury? I am not trying to rush anyone but another signing effectively shuts out the idea of Fleury surprising us in the fall. Haven't been posting lately so I may have missed an update on Fleury.

 

[Zezima]

why stop there when cam ward is making over 6mil

Eric Staal 2015-2016 base salary is 9.5.

 

[TheOllieC]

Since we took on some money via these deals, I doubt it.

Also, I see Hanifin listed everywhere, but no mention of Fleury? I am not trying to rush anyone but another signing effectively shuts out the idea of Fleury surprising us in the fall. Haven't been posting lately so I may have missed an update on Fleury.

Fleury will be in the WHL. His team is hosting the Memorial Cup and it's not like he was very impressive last year. He's not ready.

 

[Emerald Duck]

Sort of difficult to comment on Wiz 2.0 (he previously played for the Ducks in 09-10) because he played so little for us this time.

He arrived with a bruised foot at the TDL, and he played a little before the staff decided to give him time to fully heal up. While he wasn't playing, Despres began to find a lot of chemistry with Fowler. I don't think anyone expected Despres to play so well on his off side (right) and click immediately with Fowler. Wiz couldn't find ice time because our other Dmen playing on the right side (Beauchemin/Vatanen) had been playing well all season long with a consistent linemate and we didn't want to mess with the d pairings heading into the playoffs. We already had a PP QB (Vatanen), so Wiz just didn't have a spot.

We thought Wiz might be kept this season as a leadership replacement for Beauchmin who is a UFA (and who we are trying to re-sign so maybe the trade is a good sign in this regard), but it didn't work out that way. Our blueline and D depth are all pretty young now except for Stoner, so we need to pick up some more experience or convince Scott Niedermeyer to lace 'em up again

Good luck with Wiz next season. If you need an experienced PP QB, then he'll help you for sure.

 

[nobuddy]

I'll never forget thee, Doby.

 

[Ole Gil]

Are the details to this finalized? No salary retention of 8th round picks involved as of yet?

 

[HisIceness]

I'll never forget thee, Doby.

I still haven't figured out who is the creator for this.

 

[Brock Anton]

what is this competent GMing?

 

[Carolinas Identity*]

what is this competent GMing?

it confuses and frightens me

 

[Blueline Bomber]

Wiz seems pumped for the trade:

 

[NotOpie]

I still haven't figured out who is the creator for this.

Watching that Skinner video made me realize just how idiotic selling Jeff coming off of last year would be. I'm so glad that Ronnie didn't find anything to his liking....so far.

 

[Swag Surf Aho]

I'm in favor of this trade. Khudobin and Lack is basically a wash. So then adding Wiz essentially only costed a 3rd when his value was a 2nd and William Karlsson at the TDL last year.

 

[GIN ANTONIC]

I'm in favor of this trade. Khudobin and Lack is basically a wash. So then adding Wiz essentially only costed a 3rd when his value was a 2nd and William Karlsson at the TDL last year.

Lack > Doby and he's half the price. It's a big win especially with Wiz's contract being very favourable in terms of actual dollars in the next few years.

 

[Swag Surf Aho]

Lack > Doby and he's half the price. It's a big win especially with Wiz's contract being very favourable in terms of actual dollars in the next few years.

I know that Lack is good but I don't want to set myself up for disappointment. Some Vancouver fans are making it out to sound like he's Lundqvist.

 

[salsa man]

if we could get sekera back, our defense would actually be... good

It would be.

Sekera/Faulk
Hainsey/Wisniewski
Hanifin/whoever

Just don't play Wiz with Hanifin. Wiz isn't that bad defensively (he's about par), but he's not good enough to be somebody that Hanifin could lean on at times. No matter how good Hanifin is/will be, he's not going to be able to carry a pair right away.

 

[What the Faulk]

Why not?

 

[Finlandia WOAT]

If he's going to be with anyone but Faulk, they may as well stick him with Hanifin or Murphy; then go with the go-to Southern method of fixing anything. Duck tape (get it) and prayer.

 

[Carolinas Identity*]

#ducttape #*