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In and of itself, on the hockey and cap/money side, this is a good deal for the Canucks. It’s the human side of it that could blow up in their faces, given Kane’s history of being a troublesome person and bringing drama into an organization. Considering all that the locker room went through last year, it’s a big leap of faith on Allvin’s part in my opinion. But I’m sure they did some homework before pulling the trigger on this deal.
I am also really disappointed, I agree with loaded that this is part of a bigger picture with this management group, but this particular player is an ass.
I am scratching my head at some of Alvin’s moves lately, and if that Barzal/Dobson for Pettersson/Hronek becomes true I will be at a loss as to the direction of the club.
There’s some smoke out there around social media about the Canucks, not sure what to think of it, could be a wild draft for them with a lot of player movement, or it could be a nothing burger too. I guess we’ll have to wait and see. Trading Pettersson for Barzal would be a huge mistake in my opinion.
Yeah, I don’t exactly get it. Unless it’s part of a bigger move. Which is quite possible with the way this group deals. Still, why throw the Oilers a life line?
I really don’t like the guy, but he does add an element the Canucks badly need. I just hope he’s not a locker room cancer. Bob Stauffer out of Edmonton said he talked to the Oiler players and no one really had an issue with Kane, but he’s just a classless individual. Not shaking hands with Florida when they won the cup just shows who he is as an individual. He’s also in the last year of a contract, which bodes well for the Canucks.
Some rumours from Chris Johnson.
Chris Johnston on Pettersson:
Canucks are giving indications they’re comfortable keeping him… But there are whispers that teams are trying to get in and see here in the last week (before July 1st) if they can get the player.
(OverDrive)
Agreed. As Load Management says McQueen would be great, if he somehow was available, but Jack Nesbitt is another player they need to consider.
I like McQueen but the back injury does concern me, from what I’ve read he does have more offensive upside than Nesbitt. What concerns me is those really tall guys simply turn into Nick Bjugstad, which isn’t horrible, but also not ideal. I wish that kid in Victoria, Cole Reschny, was a bit bigger, that kid is a sleeper in this draft if you ask me.
Agreed, this team is a bit of a mess. They need to consider either a rebuild of selling for picks or a rebuild of selling players for that can bring back other players that have either quality or potential.
Although it isn’t a popular opinion, the trading of Quinn Hughes should get you 2 decent players, as well as a high pick or 2.
Another problem I see is the tendency to sign players especially 3rd and 4th liners, who had 1 okay season, or have played 5 or 6 games for the team and they get paid 3 million a piece.If the team isn’t able to get anything done when it comes to acquiring more top six talent, they’re not gonna have a very good year. So yes. They may as well just accept that fact and start a semi-rebuild, if you will.
I think you need to copy and paste with the quote tool
Yes, I think I’ve got it figured now, it’s not very user friendly but it’s manageable. Thank you!
He’s only had one season as a head coach, at any level, I’d like to see him get more experience before someone takes a chance on him. I know he was an assistant for seven or so years in the NHL, but that’s not the same as being a head coach.
Hey guys. Good post Golfing. I’m thinking it’ll take one of our better D prospects and our first to move up. Crazy how quickly the gaping hole up the middle appeared in the lineup. I’m sorta luke warm on Desnoyers but you’ve seen him more, my choice would be McQueen.
I’m not sure they’re gonna keep the pick, but if they do, I’d like them to take a center who’s over six feet tall, can skate, and can pass the puck. They have to strengthen the center ice position within the organization.
What now? Well, significant changes need to be made throughout the lineup if they are going to move forward and be competitive in the years to come. Demko needs to be traded. The defense is actually looking just ok, but you can’t now sacrifice what you’ve built on defense to strengthen the forward group because that’s a net sum zero move. Given the Canucks history they’ll flail around trying to get that 8th playoff spot and never really amount to anything.
In hindsight, trading the 1st for Marcus Pettersson now seems foolish, in my opinion.
I hope they trade both Elias Pettersson, the forward, and Quinn Hughes to start a rebuild, but we know that isn’t going to happen, sadly.
@Bob Nill
Last year was a tough year, management held out hope for far too long. They should’ve acted on things sooner. The team doesn’t really have the necessary means to make significant moves and Vancouver is being reported as not a destination for players, could be a tough year in Van City.
I’m hopeful Adam Foote can help bring the group together, that being said, they need to vastly improve their forward group if they’re going to find any success next season.
PS: I can’t figure out how to properly quote someone on this website?
