Thomas Drance on the Canucks trade plans, wealth of goaltenders and more
Thomas Drance from The Athletic joined the guys and talked about where things stand with the Canucks trade plans, how they might pivot and a wealth of goaltending depth.
The 1st line in Abbie would have outplayed the top two lines in Vancouver if they'd kept them together for a season. They were capable of executing passes to shooters that resulted in goals, something the NHL Canucks had huge problems with when they didn't have a competent playmaking centre.
Canucks do not have a team or core that could contend in the prime years of quinn hughes which is why quinn is probably 60/40 going to leave here. The dream scenario here is to do a full on rebuild. You trade hronek , hughes , demko , garland , pettersson chytil for futures/young players 23 years old or younger and let them grow together. You have a great young D core already but a horrendous forward group with no promise in the years to come. Lets do it right ship everyone out and tank for mckenna.
Here's my problem. I have no faith in Demko to stay healthy, and I have no faith in Silovs to ever be ready to be an NHL regular season goalie. Still think he's more likely to be the guy we saw not get it done in the regular season than he is the guy who made it possible for the Canucks to win a playoff round, I think that was likely luck & adrenaline,
Rumour, Cole Sillinger available for trade. Columbus is interested in Boeser. Trade now! Gives a center for a proven scorer add in, Meyer or a prospect (not junior or vM) or 2nd or 3rd choice.
ok there is a time constraint … so understanding that … don't ask too many questions if you know someone is known for extending the time … ask questions with discretion then you won't be time watching
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Drancer's beard is impressive
I think they re-sign Suter. Sign and trade Boeser just to get something. Or re-sign him instead.
sign Demko, trade Silovs
Drance is so right that you gotta invest in goaltenders. Edmonton thinking they could win a cup with mediocre goaltending is a prime example
Drancer in his postseason, going for the "Post-Coviid Elliotte Friedman" look here. keep going Drancer. It's a long hill to climb to go full hobo.
Cole Caufield manages to be a top-six forward — not exactly "beefed-up".
The 1st line in Abbie would have outplayed the top two lines in Vancouver if they'd kept them together for a season. They were capable of executing passes to shooters that resulted in goals, something the NHL Canucks had huge problems with when they didn't have a competent playmaking centre.
Can someone please get Drance to a barber? that thing needs some love.
There is no way the Canucks would feel comfortable with Chytil as the 2nd centre
Hard to take the Canucks seriously
I think they should trade Demko while he still has some value
Rick’s hog is emergency level massive
Drance needs to summarize his responses man it’s so boring listening to him
With a recession looming are we still sure it wont be a flat cap?
I will lose all faith in this management team if they come away this offseason with an undersized and mediocre forward group to start the season.
15 OA and Garland for Peterka. Demko straight up for Rossi. Re-sign Suter. Bring Blais up to play on the 4th. Let some young guys come up.
We're talking about making trades HOW!!! CANUCK ROSTER IS NOT MARKET FRIENDLY TEAR IT DOWN FOR GODS SAKE AND TO A REBUILD!!!!
Canucks do not have a team or core that could contend in the prime years of quinn hughes which is why quinn is probably 60/40 going to leave here. The dream scenario here is to do a full on rebuild. You trade hronek , hughes , demko , garland , pettersson chytil for futures/young players 23 years old or younger and let them grow together. You have a great young D core already but a horrendous forward group with no promise in the years to come. Lets do it right ship everyone out and tank for mckenna.
Where is the hat Gandolf?
Trade Hughes now and get the best package. Hes not staying and Jersey wont give you anything.
Send him east and reset. Only choice.
Here's my problem. I have no faith in Demko to stay healthy, and I have no faith in Silovs to ever be ready to be an NHL regular season goalie. Still think he's more likely to be the guy we saw not get it done in the regular season than he is the guy who made it possible for the Canucks to win a playoff round, I think that was likely luck & adrenaline,
I love Lankinen bht we are not winning a cup with him in net
Maybe a couple 1st for Corey Perry and Evander Kane.
Rumour, Cole Sillinger available for trade. Columbus is interested in Boeser. Trade now! Gives a center for a proven scorer add in, Meyer or a prospect (not junior or vM) or 2nd or 3rd choice.
What a deal with rangers brodzinski for boeser.
Lafrienre for boeser.
ok there is a time constraint … so understanding that … don't ask too many questions if you know someone is known for extending the time … ask questions with discretion then you won't be time watching