Speculation: Trade Rumors Part XI

[190Octane]

I think we should upgrade one of Maroon/Ritchie and Stewart/Santorelli. Do we need to? Maybe not, but I'd be much more comfortable with someone like Vrbata on Getzlaf's wing than Stew and Santo.

Is Vrbata an upgrade over Stewart though?

Vrbata has 12 goals, 12 assists (5 goals, 4 assists on the power play) and is a -32 with 16:32 of ice time per game in 57 games. +\- is a flawed stat but it's the worst on the Canucks.

Stewart has 8 goals, 10 assists (1 goal, 2 assists on the power play) with 10:40 of ice time in 47 games. Stewart has looked good on that line with Perron and Getzlaf.

The only place I think we should maybe upgrade is on the wing of Rakell and Perry and only if it doesn't cost too much and the upgrade is a good two way player.

 

[Static]

All the rental guys are meh, other than staal. I'd like staal. Anyone else I'd want has term, which is what we should be doing anyway.

 

[Vipers31]

Is Vrbata an upgrade over Stewart though?

Vrbata has 12 goals, 12 assists (5 goals, 4 assists on the power play) and is a -32 with 16:32 of ice time per game in 57 games. +\- is a flawed stat but it's the worst on the Canucks.

Stewart has 8 goals, 10 assists (1 goal, 2 assists on the power play) with 10:40 of ice time in 47 games. Stewart has looked good on that line with Perron and Getzlaf.

The only place I think we should maybe upgrade is on the wing of Rakell and Perry and only if it doesn't cost too much and the upgrade is a good two way player.

Vrbata scored 30 goals in a complimentary role just last year. Any team would acquire him with hopes that he can shine in such a role, again.

It's kind of puzzling why Desjardins stopped using him there this year.

 

[duxfan1101]

Is Vrbata an upgrade over Stewart though?

Vrbata has 12 goals, 12 assists (5 goals, 4 assists on the power play) and is a -32 with 16:32 of ice time per game in 57 games. +\- is a flawed stat but it's the worst on the Canucks.

Stewart has 8 goals, 10 assists (1 goal, 2 assists on the power play) with 10:40 of ice time in 47 games. Stewart has looked good on that line with Perron and Getzlaf.

The only place I think we should maybe upgrade is on the wing of Rakell and Perry and only if it doesn't cost too much and the upgrade is a good two way player.

I agree that Vrbata isn't ideal, but should also add that he is only shooting at 6.6%, but he takes 3.2 shots per game while Stewart is shooting at 11.9% and takes 1.4 shots per game.

Also, I didn't see that Vrbata is currently injured so that puts some extra doubt in there.

 

[Ducks Nation*]

Eriksson, vrbata, yak, Staal, versteeg something.

 

[ChaseANA]

I'm hoping BM will shock everybody and bring in Drouin + Killorn in the same deal.

 

[Exit Dose]

Eriksson, vrbata, yak, Staal, versteeg something.

Sounds like Eriksson is staying put in Boston.

 

[ChaseANA]

Sounds like Eriksson is staying put in Boston.

Darren DregerVerified account ‏@DarrenDreger 18m18 minutes ago
Further discussions today between Bruins and Eriksson's agent, J.P Barry. No progress. #TradeCentre

It's an odd situation. Don't know if they can come to a deal in 40 hours.

 

[Ducks Nation*]

Drouin and Killorn would be sickkkk

 

[Norduck]

I'm hoping BM will shock everybody and bring in Drouin + Killorn in the same deal.

That'd be a hell of a trade for us. Big cost though.

 

[Teemu Salami]

Hope he can pull a Stamkos out of his ass while he's a it

 

[Exit Dose]

Tampa is contending. If you want Killorn, then you're going to have to wait till the summer, if he's even available.

 

[Theridion]

That'd be a hell of a trade for us. Big cost though.

Killorn might cost more than he's worth. A team might pay big to pull the guy in as their #2.

But no question we need some effective top 6 scoring touches and play making and speed.

 

[Lord Flashheart]

Hope he can pull a Stamkos out of his ass while he's a it

Why stop there. Hedman anyone?

 

[The Mighty Duck Man]

Darren DregerVerified account ‏@DarrenDreger 18m18 minutes ago
Further discussions today between Bruins and Eriksson's agent, J.P Barry. No progress. #TradeCentre

It's an odd situation. Don't know if they can come to a deal in 40 hours.

They've made progress and could possibly make a run, I think he's staying regardless.

 

[SmokeyDuck]

I'm going to say that we get Lee Stempniak. IDK why just feels like a BM move.

 

[ChaseANA]

Parenteau just left the game.

 

[Unholy]

I'm going to say that we get Lee Stempniak. IDK why just feels like a BM move.

Wouldn't be terrible. He's got 16 goals and 41 points. The last week or so I've been thinking we would get him.

 

[Exit Dose]

Parenteau just left the game.

Injured.

 

[190Octane]

I agree that Vrbata isn't ideal, but should also add that he is only shooting at 6.6%, but he takes 3.2 shots per game while Stewart is shooting at 11.9% and takes 1.4 shots per game.

Also, I didn't see that Vrbata is currently injured so that puts some extra doubt in there.

Stewart's career average is 12.7% btw, Vrbata's is 9.3%.

 

[mytduxfan*]

Vrbata scored 30 goals in a complimentary role just last year. Any team would acquire him with hopes that he can shine in such a role, again.

It's kind of puzzling why Desjardins stopped using him there this year.

This. I think Vrbata could get it going again with Getzlaf. However, I share the concerns others have mentioned about him being weak along the boards.

Eriksson, vrbata, yak, Staal, versteeg something.

Isn't Eriksson off the block now?

Tbh, I wouldn't be surprised if BM is working on a deal for a non-rental i.e. something we couldn't predict.

I'm hoping BM will shock everybody and bring in Drouin + Killorn in the same deal.

I don't know whether that would be good or bad. Depends on the return.

 

[Toonster]

I'm going to say that we get Lee Stempniak. IDK why just feels like a BM move.

God no. 41 points is the second most in his entire career. He would not be an upgrade over anyone.

 

[ShadowDuck]

I'd rather not have any of these rentals. What BM said, get a player with term.

 

[darkwingduck]

BM hinted at players not expected to be out there. I assume if we get anyone, it isn't a reported ufa.

 

[Vipers31]

God no. 41 points is the second most in his entire career. He would not be an upgrade over anyone.

Kinda hard to argue that 41 points in New Jersey (including PK and PP duties) mean so little that he wouldn't be an upgrade over a bunch of our players.