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Re: Hughes Traded Thread
Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2025 1:51 pm
by Topper
UWSaint wrote: ↑Sat Dec 13, 2025 1:48 pm
Chef Boi RD wrote: ↑Sat Dec 13, 2025 11:04 am
"We came out of the gates with that. Because they wanted to check certain boxes, and we had to check them for them. That's the only way it gets done. We're not going to sneak one by them.
They're smart."
Anyone else get a feeling that this quote is like Paul Maurice talking about the leaves?
Took the opening offer.
No inclusion if Quinn signs long term.
They're smart
Re: Hughes Traded Thread
Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2025 1:54 pm
by Meds
2Fingers wrote: ↑Sat Dec 13, 2025 1:39 pm
Mëds wrote: ↑Sat Dec 13, 2025 1:22 pm
Carl Yagro wrote: ↑Sat Dec 13, 2025 1:04 pm
2Fingers wrote: ↑Sat Dec 13, 2025 12:43 pm
Why can’t we all just get along?
Who isn't getting along?
How long have we all been doing this?
ReeferFingers was never really one for the banter and chirping.
You do realize I’m saying it tongue in cheek right?
Everyone has their point of view on what has happened and what can happen in the future but to me only time will tell.
No. I didn't realize it was tongue in cheek.
Re: Hughes Traded Thread
Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2025 1:55 pm
by donlever
Yeah...as I said earlier in some thread the Wild have the contract scenario by the balls for signing QH right now....
Good to know your sense of haha is so obvious eh Reef?
Re: Hughes Traded Thread
Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2025 2:00 pm
by 2Fingers
You should see me after I get 4 fingers of the good stuff. Sometimes I wonder if that is what caused my medical issue or was it just being a Canuck fan.
Re: Hughes Traded Thread
Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2025 2:01 pm
by Meds
Topper wrote: ↑Sat Dec 13, 2025 1:51 pm
UWSaint wrote: ↑Sat Dec 13, 2025 1:48 pm
Chef Boi RD wrote: ↑Sat Dec 13, 2025 11:04 am
"We came out of the gates with that. Because they wanted to check certain boxes, and we had to check them for them. That's the only way it gets done. We're not going to sneak one by them.
They're smart."
Anyone else get a feeling that this quote is like Paul Maurice talking about the leaves?
Took the opening offer.
No inclusion if Quinn signs long term.
They're smart
Does the speed of the deal reflect the size of the "fuck you I want out now" from Hughes?
Re: Hughes Traded Thread
Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2025 2:08 pm
by Chef Boi RD
donlever wrote: ↑Sat Dec 13, 2025 1:50 pm
If I were running the Canucks and all things are as they are now I'd take Verhoeff and trade Hronek.
Draft high again in '27 and, if done right, start competing with Ducks Hawks Sharks Utah for the next decade.
I don’t know man, we’ve become too obsessed with the defence in this city, Buium and Willander set us up pretty good for the future, D-Pete will only get better with age. I like Hronek here. IMHO you don’t pass on either of McKenna, Stenberg or Lawrence. Three dynamic, elite skilled forwards like that don’t grow on trees. I’d use Minnesota’s first on a defenceman.
Re: Hughes Traded Thread
Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2025 2:11 pm
by donlever
Dude....I think Verhoeff could be Chris Pronger....you can not pass that up.
Medvedev
Verhoeff
Buium
Willander
DP
Kudy
...set for life.
Build from there ...
Buccitradetake....
https://x.com/i/status/1999855776463221007
Re: Hughes Traded Thread
Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2025 2:12 pm
by Picker of Cherries
LW isn’t stacked. You are mistaking quantity for quality. DeBrusk is the best there is right now and Boston had him glued to the third line where he belongs. Garland and Boeser are the only top six wingers I’d want from those lists. Maybe Lekkerimaki or Ohgren develop into top six wingers? If McKenna is available they jump faster than Benning selecting Hughes. BPA no matter where they pick.
Re: Hughes Traded Thread
Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2025 2:16 pm
by Chef Boi RD
donlever wrote: ↑Sat Dec 13, 2025 2:11 pm
Dude....I think Verhoeff could be Chris Pronger....you can not pass that up.
Medvedev
Verhoeff
Buium
Willander
DP
Kudy
...set for life.
Build from there ...
Buccitradetake....
https://x.com/i/status/1999855776463221007
So how do we get “elite” talent at the forward position then? Nothing there in that regards. Cootes isn’t elite level. Pettersson is no longer that level. Cootes will be a solid 2nd line centre level quality but not elite level skill.
Re: Hughes Traded Thread
Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2025 2:16 pm
by theman
Here is, not an unrealistic, situation to ponder:
Canucks have 1st Overall pick, who do they take?
Re: Hughes Traded Thread
Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2025 2:18 pm
by Chef Boi RD
Picker of Cherries wrote: ↑Sat Dec 13, 2025 2:12 pm
LW isn’t stacked. You are mistaking quantity for quality. DeBrusk is the best there is right now and Boston had him glued to the third line where he belongs. Garland and Boeser are the only top six wingers I’d want from those lists. Maybe Lekkerimaki or Ohgren develop into top six wingers? If McKenna is available they jump faster than Benning selecting Hughes. BPA no matter where they pick.
At the end of the day I’m picking McKenna ahead of Stenberg and Lawrence. He has the most potential to be a special player in the NHL. Our Bedard or Celebrini
Re: Hughes Traded Thread
Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2025 2:18 pm
by Chef Boi RD
theman wrote: ↑Sat Dec 13, 2025 2:16 pm
Here is, not an unrealistic, situation to ponder:
Canucks have 1st Overall pick, who do they take?
McKenna first choice
Lawrence second choice
Stenberg third choice
Verhoeff fourth choice
Belchetz fifth choice
I’m also a big fan of Belchetz, he’s a giant who is an excellent skater with elite skills and hands and doesn’t mind dropping the mitts
Re: Hughes Traded Thread
Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2025 2:21 pm
by theman
Chef Boi RD wrote: ↑Sat Dec 13, 2025 2:18 pm
theman wrote: ↑Sat Dec 13, 2025 2:16 pm
Here is, not an unrealistic, situation to ponder:
Canucks have 1st Overall pick, who do they take?
McKenna first choice
Lawrence second choice
Stenberg third choice
Verhoeff fourth choice
Belchetz fifth choice
Agree, with the way the D is shaping up now, got for the impact forward.
Re: Hughes Traded Thread
Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2025 2:23 pm
by donlever
Cmon Dude....we have the Wild 1st round pick, a Sherwood pick, a 2027 FR pick after we suck next year, Hronek...
...2 weeks ago McKenna sucked.
Nows he's your 1st choice.
Re: Hughes Traded Thread
Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2025 2:23 pm
by Meds
Picker of Cherries wrote: ↑Sat Dec 13, 2025 2:12 pm
LW isn’t stacked. You are mistaking quantity for quality. DeBrusk is the best there is right now and Boston had him glued to the third line where he belongs. Garland and Boeser are the only top six wingers I’d want from those lists. Maybe Lekkerimaki or Ohgren develop into top six wingers? If McKenna is available they jump faster than Benning selecting Hughes. BPA no matter where they pick.
My caution on taking a winger 1st overall.....Taylor Hall and Lafreniere.
If there is a RHD who projects like a fucking stud, you snag him, even if the winger is setting the world on fire in junior or college.