I agree 100%. This is simply stating that the club has their key decision makers in place now, so they are better positioned now to begin making deals. I could see a deal happening sooner than later but I don't think there are imminent deals in the queue.
....on a completely unrelated note there is high crystal meth use in Vancouver.....
I can't see any plausible deal based on the players available from all the teams that would warrant any of the big 4 to move.
You're right. Canucks new management has him as one of the teams three untouchables despite having such a bad season.
even with Pettersson's cheaper contract and the fact it ends as an RFA still desn't close the value difference to Marner
His season has sucked but he's back in form, sniping all the time now. I would take him over anyone on the leafs not named Matthews.
With Horvat not on the list, kinda makes me wonder if management it going to move both Miller and Horvat. Be a good way to clear all the old BS out of the room and start fresh
I don't think it makes sense to trade both of them. Without Horvat our center depth would be terrible. We also need his leadership and he's close enough to the rest of the core in age.
remember the last time Vancouver had a situation where they were going to move a top end goalie since they had Lou and Schneider, what did they do? traded both.
Is there a team in the league that would say nah we got too much talent already, don’t need more. Even Tampa loaded up in the last 2 years. Getting Miller would allow you to bump a 2nd line guy to the 3rd line. You need depth to win in the playoffs.
I would honestly prefer a first rounder and a top RHD Defensive prospect over Lafreniere.
