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Forum: Trade Machine ProposalsMar. 8, 2022 at 10:44 a.m.
Thread: OEL to Detroit
OEL has had a resurgence this year as a defensive defenseman and his offensive play has improved in the 2nd half of the year. However, his lengthy contract is likely to become an issue in later years. It's an albatross that Vancouver will need to resolve one way or another sooner than later. OEL's agent has also stated his personal distaste for the Vancouver market, and OEL has recently made comments about how moving on from Arizona was necessary because he didn't want to be somewhere where he wasn't wanted... It makes me wonder if that sort of break down could occur again between Rutherford's management group and OEL's camp.

Detroit could use a fellow swede to help mentor Simon Edvinsson into the league and help him fully develop into a top-tier defenseman. The intent here is not really to garner a return. It's to clear the contract off of Vancouver's books.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 20, 2021 at 8:10 a.m.
Thread: Someday Never Comes by Creedence Clearwater Revival
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>BigTramFan</b></div><div>Some very creative trade ideas here. Was interesting to read - thanks.

Not trying to be negative but I personally don't think the final lineup is very good. You are over the cap limit for a start (there are &gt;$600k of bonus overages due in 2021-22 for VAN). The goaltending is very weak with Subban as a backup. Edler needs to retire. VAN should stay well clear of adding Johnson's contract as it will impede them right when they expect to contend. Please don't trade Motte. Derek Grant and Josh Manson are both described as "struggling" in their positions according to Dobber Frozen Tools. It's certainly not what you want from your 1RD.

I like Appleton and Pitlick as targets.</div></div>

Thanks for the feedback.

Targeting a struggling player is actually the point. You are looking for players who have potential to turn it around, who you can acquire for less than a player at the top of the game. Unfortunately for the Canucks, they are already short on trade assets and cap space—so they will need to make some smart bets like this.

As for goaltending—Demko is going to be the clear #1 next year. Holtby already provided replacement level goaltending at $4.3m. Subban can provide at the very least that same level of goaltending at a much lower cap hit. That allows you to spend that money in other areas.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 5, 2021 at 10:37 a.m.
Thread: Dont Start Now
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>palhal</b></div><div>I agree with your premise of holding onto assets and cap for 22/23, but then you do a Benning thing by wasting money in free agency. Manson at 6m X 3? Bozak will he even by NHL good in in 2022?</div></div>

RE: Manson, that is the going rate for a UFA RD that can play in the top-four. I don't think that is an unreasonable signing. I think it's very realistic of what the market will look like. The Canucks simply don't have any prospects coming up that could fill that 1RD hole on their roster. That's a bargain when you consider that the premier tier of defenders like Jones, Parayko, Klingberg etc may see offers near Pieterangelo levels (whether they are at his level or not).

RE: Bozak, Okay, that's the one player that I do expect Benning to overpay for this off-season. The team desperately needs a RH center that can lead the bottom-six. They will need to overpay him in 2021 to not play on a contender—which I am okay with if they can limit that to 2Y or less in term. An alternative solution could be to re-sign Brandon Sutter if they can keep his salary and term relatively low too. But he would be a slight downgrade on Bozak.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 2, 2021 at 4:07 p.m.
Thread: Steely Jim
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>TheThunder</b></div><div>Drop the 3 seen way too many offers of a 2 on here for Killorn. MacEwen doesn't move the needle and Ferlands LTIR really only saves Vancouver the real dollars being the uninsured portion of the contract. Killorn costs Vancouver at least a 3 to TB</div></div>

I see your points:

RE:MacEwan—I think MacEwan is a take it or leave asset and doesn’t really need to be included if there is not a clear role for him in the Tampa org. I will reiterate that I think there is something there and that a team with more depth that has already shown an aptitude for successfully developing AHL-NHL tweeners like him into useful middle-six forwards could find a diamond in the rough with him. Worst case his salary is small enough that he could be buried in the AHL without an NHL cap hit.

RE: 3rd Round Pick—I think all of us are foolish to predict how the flat cap and expansion will affect the trade market this off-season. I observe that Tampa seems to be in a tough spot if they were to move forward without placing a big ticket on LTIR again this off-season. If Tampa is really in tight and they want to protect certain players and are forced to move particular pieces they may not have much leverage. It could very easily go the other way though and teams are clamoring to get cost controlled wingers for short term deals–if the market goes that way than yes I could see it being the Canucks sending the draft pick. Even in that scenario I don’t see it being more than a mid round pick.