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Re: Canucks News N Notes 25-26
Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2026 1:00 pm
by Hockey Widow
So did I understand RJ when he said none of their UFAs will be offered contracts? I expected that re Forbert but thought they might keep Blueger.
He also said he does not want to start the season with the same roster and would like to execute trades and has a plan for FA.
He sounds like he knows what he is talking about. It is refreshing to not have someone sit there and pontificate and lament about everything that goes wrong. We will see if RJ walks away from the noise and starts complaining about the low ball offers he got for everyone.
It’s 1 am here so when I wake up I look forward to reading how day 1 of the draft went. No draft party for me
Re: Canucks News N Notes 25-26
Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2026 1:21 pm
by theman
1 am where you are? Where are you Wids?
Rumour is also the league has told teams to hold off announcing trades so Bettman can announce them at the podium.
Re: Canucks News N Notes 25-26
Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2026 1:31 pm
by Cornuck
Hockey Widow wrote: ↑Fri Jun 26, 2026 1:00 pm
So did I understand RJ when he said none of their UFAs will be offered contracts?
I heard RJ wasn't going to ask anyone to waive NMC unless there was a deal on the table - is that what you saw?
Re: Canucks News N Notes 25-26
Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2026 3:21 pm
by Tciso
theman wrote: ↑Fri Jun 26, 2026 1:21 pm
1 am where you are? Where are you Wids?
Rumour is also the league has told teams to hold off announcing trades so Bettman can announce them at the podium.
Cuz everything sounds better when buttman says it. Am I right?
Re: Canucks News N Notes 25-26
Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2026 9:26 pm
by BoS
Hughes deal is complete.
Rossi, Zeev, Ohgren and Novotny.
From what I’ve read, the Czech winger seems to have some similar attributes as Ohgren.
Re: Canucks News N Notes 25-26
Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2026 11:56 pm
by Todd Bersnoozi
Picker of Cherries wrote: ↑Thu Jun 25, 2026 7:45 pm
I’m thinking they’re drafting Malhotra and the Ruck twins and hiring Willie D as Manny’s assistant coach.
Dang, just missed one of the Ruck twins by 2 picks. Actually, I think hiring a guy like Wilie D to help Manny would be a great move as Manny is green as Head Coach at the NHL lvl. I think getting an Assistant with major NHL experience would be good to complement Manny, kinda like when Bones was helping AV. Other options that would be good would be a guy like Crow or even Boudreau.
I don't mind the Caleb pick. If he can develop to a R.O'Reilly or Barkov, it'll be fuqin awesome!
Re: Canucks News N Notes 25-26
Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2026 2:13 am
by Hockey Widow
theman wrote: ↑Fri Jun 26, 2026 1:21 pm
1 am where you are? Where are you Wids?
Rumour is also the league has told teams to hold off announcing trades so Bettman can announce them at the podium.
Sicily
Re: Canucks News N Notes 25-26
Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2026 8:55 am
by BoS
Hoglander sent to Nashville for a 2029 3rd
Re: Canucks News N Notes 25-26
Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2026 9:13 am
by Madcombinepilot
Good value. We were never going to get more than that for him, and I like that the pick is down the road aways.
Hogs needed the change and a fresh start, and we need the roster spot.
Re: Canucks News N Notes 25-26
Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2026 9:18 am
by theman
Gallagher traded to Van, not sure for what yet
50% retained and it seems like it is for futures
https://x.com/canucksarmy/status/207162 ... s1igZokqEQ
Re: Canucks News N Notes 25-26
Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2026 9:20 am
by BoS
I’m gonna guess a ‘29 3rd is involved
Re: Canucks News N Notes 25-26
Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2026 9:23 am
by theman
BoS wrote: ↑Mon Jun 29, 2026 9:20 am
I’m gonna guess a ‘29 3rd is involved
Futures is the return, late pick would be my guess.
Re: Canucks News N Notes 25-26
Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2026 9:24 am
by BoS
BoS wrote: ↑Mon Jun 29, 2026 9:20 am
Montreal retains 50% and Van sends future considerations
Well done RJ
Re: Canucks News N Notes 25-26
Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2026 9:36 am
by Megaterio Llamas
BoS wrote: ↑Mon Jun 29, 2026 8:55 am
Hoglander sent to Nashville for a 2029 3rd
A late third for Hoggy is a really good return. Just dumping that contract is a big win, the pick is gravy.
Re: Canucks News N Notes 25-26
Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2026 9:37 am
by Madcombinepilot
Swede for Canadian. Good move.
... Has any team ever won the cup with less than 10 Canadian players on it?
[edit].. chat GBT says 8, twice.
