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by herb
Fri Jul 01, 2016 10:49 am
Forum: Canucks Corner Chat
Topic: 2016 Free Agency Frenzy
Replies: 194
Views: 62942

Re: 2016 Free Agency Frenzy

Hey, I thought prized free agents didn't want to sign in Vancouver because management has no direction and we have meddling ownership? I don't think the Eriksson deal is that bad. That's the going rate. At least he's a legitimate first line winger. We just got a lot better. If this move turns the Se...
by herb
Thu Jun 30, 2016 9:02 am
Forum: Canucks Corner Chat
Topic: Canucks News and Notes 2016/17
Replies: 3115
Views: 840196

Re: Canucks News and Notes 2016/17

Taylor Hall seems like his intelligence quotient is around the level of David Booth, Dion Phaneuf, David Clarkson and Shane O'Brien. I'm not sure he has that "it" factor teams want in cornerstone guys they build a team around. Perhaps that's one aspect that speaks to why the trade return was so med...
by herb
Thu Jun 30, 2016 9:01 am
Forum: Canucks Corner Chat
Topic: 2016 Free Agent Hunt
Replies: 129
Views: 44673

Re: 2016 Free Agent Hunt

With Lucic out of the picture, I still see Benning taking a big run at somebody else he feels can play in the top 6 with the long-term uncertainty of the twins.
by herb
Thu Jun 30, 2016 8:48 am
Forum: Canucks Corner Chat
Topic: Canucks News and Notes 2016/17
Replies: 3115
Views: 840196

Re: Canucks News and Notes 2016/17

Taylor Hall seems like his intelligence quotient is around the level of David Booth, Dion Phaneuf, David Clarkson and Shane O'Brien. I'm not sure he has that "it" factor teams want in cornerstone guys they build a team around. Perhaps that's one aspect that speaks to why the trade return was so medi...
by herb
Wed Jun 29, 2016 1:34 pm
Forum: Canucks Corner Chat
Topic: Around the league (signings, RFAs injuries)
Replies: 21352
Views: 3658808

Re: Around the league (signings, RFAs injuries)

Yes, why did Montreal want PK gone so bad?

PK is a fan favourite in Montreal and has embraced the city like crazy.

Bergevin is getting roasted for this. This trade doesn't really make any sense from Montreal's perspective.
by herb
Wed Jun 29, 2016 10:42 am
Forum: Canucks Corner Chat
Topic: 2016 Free Agent Hunt
Replies: 129
Views: 44673

Re: 2016 Free Agent Hunt

I don't get much video coverage over here but did I see the back of an Aqualini head at the Canucks draft table? If it was is that normal? Don't owners sit together in a glass tower somewhere plotting to ruin peoples lives and overthrow governments on a whim? If my boss looked over my shoulder like...
by herb
Wed Jun 29, 2016 9:00 am
Forum: Canucks Corner Chat
Topic: Canucks 2016 Post Season Discussion
Replies: 1163
Views: 319887

Re: Canucks 2016 Post Season Discussion

The future core is some combination of Horvat, Virtanen, Demko, Tanev, Boeser, Juolevi, Brisebois, Gudbranson, Markstrom, Hutton, Baertschi, etc. That's as clear as day. What's not clear is what the combination will be. Is Horvat a future HHOFer? How many Vezinas will Demko win? Will Juolevi top out...
by herb
Tue Jun 28, 2016 7:02 pm
Forum: Canucks Corner Chat
Topic: 2016 Free Agent Hunt
Replies: 129
Views: 44673

Re: 2016 Free Agent Hunt

I'd rather gamble on a couple of lesser lights than go all in $7M X 7 years on Lucic. That being said, from an Aquaman marketing standpoint, the Canucks don't get many chances to bag an in-his-prime superstar, who just happens to be a Vancouver boy, home. Season ticket sales would take an uptick, I'...
by herb
Tue Jun 28, 2016 4:27 pm
Forum: Canucks Corner Chat
Topic: 2016 Free Agent Hunt
Replies: 129
Views: 44673

Re: 2016 Free Agent Hunt

Yes, a potential 7 year Lucic contract at $6M per with a full NMC is scary, but sometimes you gotta gamble. Eriksson is scary too. He's two years older than Milan and has had how many concussions now? Andrew Ladd is another one. How effective is he going to be at 35, 36 or 37? I mean we just witness...
by herb
Tue Jun 28, 2016 1:50 pm
Forum: Canucks Corner Chat
Topic: Around the league (signings, RFAs injuries)
Replies: 21352
Views: 3658808

Re: Around the league (signings, RFAs injuries)

It's also quite hard to become a non-resident of Canada. Does Nonis still own a home in Canada? Does he have any dependents in Canada? Does he have Canadian bank accounts, drivers license, etc.? Does he own any personal property in Canada? Has he severed all social ties in Canada? Yes there are reci...
by herb
Tue Jun 28, 2016 11:33 am
Forum: Canucks Corner Chat
Topic: Canucks 2016 Post Season Discussion
Replies: 1163
Views: 319887

Re: Canucks 2016 Post Season Discussion

I thought I heard Hamonic recinded his trade request?? He did. But when you get a chance to add a 24 year old top-5 player at his position, signed to a nice contract for 4 more years, you probably look at all options. But with him not up for trade, wouldn't this be more 'speculation/fantasy' than '...
by herb
Tue Jun 28, 2016 11:31 am
Forum: Canucks Corner Chat
Topic: 2016 Free Agent Hunt
Replies: 129
Views: 44673

Re: 2016 Free Agent Hunt

Hey, I'm all in on Stamkos if Benning can pull it off. Guys like Stamkos simply do not come available all that often. I'd be pissed if Benning wasn't making a push. I'd be giddy if he could pull off punting Sbisa and Burrows while bringing in Stamkos and Lucic/Eriksson. Realistically though, our cha...
by herb
Tue Jun 28, 2016 10:53 am
Forum: Canucks Corner Chat
Topic: 2016 Free Agent Hunt
Replies: 129
Views: 44673

Re: 2016 Free Agent Hunt

Simply because everything seems to always work out fine for Detroit. Detroit won't miss a beat because - hey - Stamkos. But would you rather live there and be a Wings fan - or live in Vancouver and put up with our team? Probs some small town in Nebraska. :D What's annoying is all the Wings fans out...
by herb
Tue Jun 28, 2016 10:51 am
Forum: Canucks Corner Chat
Topic: 2016 Free Agent Hunt
Replies: 129
Views: 44673

Re: 2016 Free Agent Hunt

micky107 wrote:It would indeed be hard to watch Stamkos on a Pacific team, FIVE FREAKIN TIMES, wouldn't it. :cry:
Oh, I think there's very little chance Stamkos ends up in the Pacific. Montreal, Toronto, Buffalo, Boston, Detroit or Tampa, I'd say.
by herb
Tue Jun 28, 2016 10:46 am
Forum: Canucks Corner Chat
Topic: 2016 Free Agent Hunt
Replies: 129
Views: 44673

Re: 2016 Free Agent Hunt

It's really going to be a piss off when Detroit lands Stamkos. Why? What pisses me off is how easily Detroit moved Datsyuk's contract AND got a second round pick as well! Simply because everything seems to always work out fine for Detroit. 25 year playoff streak. 11 championships. A horrible year f...