smithers joe

There's going to be some players moved in the offseason.

Unless there's just no options on the backend, I don't see Myers coming back.

It's going to be an interesting ride.

blow it all on hats

Hopefully 8 to Hronek, 6 to Zadorov, 3 to joshua, 7.5 to Lindholm (or he walks). Trade Mik. Myers and Cole walk. Juulsen stays. Fill in the rest with the 4M from trading Mikheyev.

for sure it will be one of him or Garland moved at the draft. 

Garland has really upped his value, but given his chemistry with Joshua I don't think you want to move him until we can see if someone like Podz can step in next year. His value will only increase as they will play well next year too and he's then on an expiring contract. If you sell, sell after we know we have his replacement.

Mik, although his value is down, still has a "reputation" around the league as a fast smart defensive player who can put in 15-20 goals...Mik is probably the guy to go...

I think you move whichever one you can first 

Our season is over?

Tough. Joshua but I don't think it's either/or.

Both and let someone else go, we haven't had toughness like these guys on our team for a long time

I think Joshua will be priced out. Zadorov I'm not huge on but the team needs defense depth. Bring him back at close to current caphit then yes.

I thought Petey just cared about winning 

good question. Bit of a conundrum, team winning, Petey wants a winner, but perhaps he finds this type of hockey to be 'ugly'?

Anyway- Franks (sera-can I buy a vowel) says a deal is getting close.

maybe a sign and trade?

I thought I was hearing the team was working on an extension on Blueger at current. That would be a nice move, the right move to get done.

I don't think Petey is holding anything up as he has communicated to the team his desire to sign later. I feel like Joshua is at a place in his career where he may need to cash in and could get north of 3m per elsewhere.

Zadorov I don't have a good read on, but if he truly wanted to be a top four I just don't see it full time long term. He is a 4/5 guy to me and if he's happy here and maybe a long Playoff run sets the stage for him to be more willing to return at a not cemented top four position.

Vancouver will have players like Bains, Raty, Podkolzin to name a few ready to push for spots next season to replace guys who want bigger money re: Joshua?

we probably can't afford lindholm, but blueger and suter would be a nice signing for the future. we don't have anyone yet that can bring what joshua brings. can they find a cheaper joshua out there? i see bains making pdg obsolete. don't know about the other two.

It's important for the team to keep talented players who relish the physical game. 

Well, if that is what it takes Joe. Good on ya! Take care buddy! And get friggin better!!!!!

i'm surprised i didn't get the chaos girraft.

We thought you were an agent of law not an agent of chaos.