Team: 2016-17 Vancouver Canucks

Initial Creation Date: Jun. 8, 2016

Published: Jun. 8, 2016

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

Playoffs without risking the future. Considers expansion draft as well (players we may have to debate protecting) for the trades undertaken

1. Edler to Ottawa for a first rounder. Ottawa is not in a rebuild but needs to strengthen their team, particularly D. Edler and Karlsson played very well together at the worlds. Also, given their lack of depth they can protect him and not get hurt in expansion. The Nucks will have to protect Tanev, Gubradson, and likely Hutton, they don't have room to protect Edler - he will have to waive this year or end up in Vegas. May have to add to get the first but I doubt it. Edler is worth a first given his contract and ability. He is a top pairing Dman.

2. Burrows moved for cap space and can help a team like the Isles with his leadership. The pick is late and perhaps the Nucks retain 25% of the cap.

3. Resign Hamhuis at a home down discount for 3 years.

4. Sign Lucic and Eriksson

5. Draft Dubois at #5 or Tkatchuk whomever remains and keep them in Junior

6. At 12 (Ottawa pick) take Jost, Fabro, Bean, or McAvoy whomever is rated higher. Assuming of course all of the big 3 d men are gone.

Future D enhanced, future forwards enhanced, and with the trades and signings we are playoff team. Also gives Baer/Bo/Virtanen a less responsible role (3rd line) and a chance to develop without pressure.

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