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That's the thing... it career v $ Anson Carter was another, who chose the $ and vanished... I would also hope we never get into the Erhoff situation again, but at least we have his rights, so he won't just vanish into thin air. If he is unhappy, he may sign short term, and then its up to PA if they will trade him, or use him for another run before OELs max penalty years, and then just let him go... at that stage, the cap space may be gold for us, if we have other priority signings...(Boeser etc)

Thing is, he agent may tell him to not take a low offer, as his barging rights may never be better. Success v $

Our 2011 team had to let go of their playmaking rhd as he got an offer, he couldn't refuse.... at least we've got the long end of the stick on Hroneks deal.

One of the best think with this management team... they'll negotiate, but in the end they'll not be held ransom, and we saw with Bo, that once they've made their mind up, that's it... take it or you are history... Zero doubt Canucks will find it easier to find low cap high value deals, now they are a contender... However there may also be players that once they've been through the mill, wants a big contract... they may never get the opportunity again...

That is true... but its all about money now... and time line... When they expect Willander or D-Petey too be able to claim a spot (if ever)... Maybe Brisebois... regardless, the way they have tutored Juulsen into a solid 6th Dman, have me filled with confidence they can find a sub for Cole if needed...

If it moves k, kill it...

a cigaret... slang for cigaret... And yes I sure would, but if they struggle finding money for Tanev, we are already good... Nice problems to have...

We'll see, who they trade, but definitely not going to be a big black hole vacated by Myers leaving... Actually amazing to think we have a $6M injured and the team carries on as if nothing changed (or even better)... That is proper strength...

If management had concerns about next season, when they need to get rid of a few contracts to stay within the cap, this has come as blessing in disguise...

Bingo.... them's fighting talk... We'll kill em all...

Wish we could see the entire after hours over here.... He is a real cool dude big Z... Seen it now... cheers. Thanks for posting

This exactly the vibe he gives... He is cool as a cucumber, and could play the entire game with a fag in his mouth... Just like Tanev

Sounds like the eye test was right

Lol... Haven't seen that for a while

Late to the party, but wow.... Canucks by Knock out... Not 1 single player fell through... another dragon slain..... Beat Colorado and then we taken them all... Hope Demko is OK....

Yep... If that was on offer for Z at the time and the same with Lindhom...again question was, what would it cost to get retention with Lindholm... Calgary was not going to allow Canucks to fleece them again after Z... But of course with the benefit of hindsight retention for Z if all it would take was a 4th would be fine.

Could have... maybe lindholm does that, but how much were we prepared to pay for another winger? We needed both cap space and capital, so it could have been expensive for the future... not gonna lie, I would have liked a more rugged scoring winger, but haveing to move likely Mika for cap space and obtain a good player, would probably cost one of our prized prospects, maybe Hogs or Pods added to that... maybe next years 1st or a mix... we need those assets for when OEL cap starts biting. PA said they were in on a lot, but in the end it got too expensive for the quality they'd get, so it is, what it is, I guess.

Tell you what if Bluger centres JD and Gar... Lindholm will be 4th line C and I just don't see that happening... I think they might try Lindholm with Petey once JD is back, but most likely keep Lindholm as 3C and Bluger will be 4C Hogs - Petey - Mika Suter - Miller - Boeser Joshua - Lindholm - Garland Podz - Bluger - Lafferty/ PDG This is the lineup, I see us going with, unless Lindholm plays on Peteys wing. In which case Mika will be of Millers wing, Bluger 3C and Suter 4C... Both line ups has potentials... It also shows we can cope with a few injuries, should they happen...

That is it..... Hoglander took some time to get settled at the big club, but has slowly gotten better and fully expect to be the same with Podz... Confidence is a fiddle thing, but the coaches has been good at helping out the prospects instead of throwing them to the wolves...

And that is exactly why he was my favourite prospect, when he was drafted... Woo plays physical...

No sure... we'll see... Its a bit like the poll... I don't care, who we meet, or who plays for them... I fancy our chances against anyone... Can't go into any playoffs series, fearing them... Lets kick some ass...this is our time...

Just put him on his ass... enough of the worries about Toffoli... He'll be plastered to the wall by Juelsen and Z...

That is exactly it... As I just said to @greenbean30, we have two great lines, and if Petey, which I believe, can run his own line, we could be in good shape... I do believe long term, Lindholm would be too expensive to be used as a 3C, so I think their plan would be have him on Peteys or Millers line, should they keep him... but that is a debate for a different day.

Oh yes, I totally follow your line of thinking... and of course good players are better with great players... 649 line is a good example... I do believe they expect Petey to have his own line (maybe with Lindholm, as I have no doubt he will improve as he gets settled here... ) I think, Hogs getting on to Peteys line and seeing how well he's done there, give me great hope, that Alvin will find another player to fill in on that line, without having to break the bank... In a year perhaps Lekki, but it could be a little to early with Hogs and Lekki to share a line with Petey (Think they may need somebody able to 'stand up for them'ish".).... Not sure what the future holds for Lindholm, but if they gives him a new contract (and he signs), he may become Peteys new best friend, and be Peteys Rantenen... He will be expensive for a 3rd line centre, so if they don't see him on the top two lines, I don't think they'll keep him, but that is another debate.