Canucks at the Deadline

[The Franchise]

Is no secert that the Canucks are going to have to make a move to compete with the Wings, Flames and Sharks.

So I am in belief that they need a puck moving defenceman.

There is alot of talent out there to be had.

Who will the Canucks go after or will they do what they always do at the deadline?



Wow way off on the Antropov spelling

 

[WaterBreak]

If anahiem keeps going the way they are, they could look to move both pronger and scotty n. personaly, i would prefer scotty n. good b.c. boy. and probably one of the best defencemen of this generation. bouwmeester would be nice, since he is younger and you can build around him, but the price maybe to high. Another rumour they are kicking around on the radio is alexia kovelev for bernier, 2nd rounder, and a prospesct.
either way, this will be an interesting time for the caunucks. hopefully we come out on top with something tangible. i would hate to see them waste a young good prospect for a rental. see leafs to check how that doesn't work.

 

[redwoods]

Another rumour they are kicking around on the radio is alexia kovelev for bernier, 2nd rounder, and a prospesct.
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I don't believe Bernier can be traded this year as he was signed to an offer sheet prior to the season starting

 

[WaterBreak]

I don't care who they trade for, just an improvement would be nice. at least then the nucklehead callers on these radio shows who have very little to complain about. but i'm sure they would find something, maybe the lights at gm place are to bright.

 

[Tim Berners-Lee]

dont be surprised if we sign Jagr

 

[Dude]

All of the prospects are interesting, and I heard about Jagr too.

The feel is different w/ Gillis...in the past you didn't expect much, but Gillis is a dealer.

 

[hard ballz]

Jagr's name was also thrown out with the Oiler's camp.....rumours had them chasing him too......nonetheless, stay tuned!



Hard Ballz

 

[defector]

dont be surprised if we sign Jagr

The Canucks won't or can't get Jagr, whoever signs him has to put him on waivers before he can be offically on that team, so I'm pretty sure if the Canucks signed him a team that was below them in the standings would claim him off of waivers..........

 

[Dude]

I seem to remember that law. It is risky, but what if they signed him first, and did this all after the deadline? At least then the team signing him can position his contract in such a way that makes it unattractive to get him.

 

[Kevin Hector]

The Canucks won't or can't get Jagr, whoever signs him has to put him on waivers before he can be offically on that team, so I'm pretty sure if the Canucks signed him a team that was below them in the standings would claim him off of waivers..........

I thought Jagr was a free agent, since Jagr's playing in Europe? why would he have to go through waivers? My understanding is if they pay the Russian club a fee they could sign him or just out right sign him.

 

[swampdonkey]

I like Bouwmeester over anyone else. I don't have the numbers but they should be in a position to pay him. They could potentially forego signing the blind swede after the season and put the money to Bouwmeester (although I don't mind Ohlund), it is an upgrade. The big issue would be what needs to go that other way. First rounder, second rounder and a viable player? Who's to say.

 

[hammerhead]

They could probably get Kovalev from the Habs for a bag of pucks about now. He'd add some nice 3rd line offence

 

[johnnybluenose]

As it is today, the Nucks probably need another top 6 forward before another big bucks D Man in this guys humble opinion.

I would prefer to see what is out there top 6 FW, and not Cole, antropov or Higgins.

I hear AK27 is available That is high risk/high reward signing though...

Probably could be had on the cheap at the moment form the Habs now...Gainey left him home for this roadie! !

 

[johnnybluenose]

Would you wannabe GM's offer this or think it would be accepted?
Mason Raymond & Second Rounder this or next year for Kovalev? Is that too little to offer?
Would just getting the cap space available for the Habs be enough to do it?
Perhaps throwing in someone else could do the trick?

His number is 4.5 for the year, but obviosuly reduced for what is left on the 08.09 season but he is a UFA at years end. Nucks can afford him.

 

[Regs]

Canucks would do good going the old addition by subtraction route.

Get rid of Biecksa now (don't care how the hell you spell it, he sucks the big one either way!)

 

[The Franchise]

As it is today, the Nucks probably need another top 6 forward before another big bucks D Man in this guys humble opinion.

I would prefer to see what is out there top 6 FW, and not Cole, antropov or Higgins.

I hear AK27 is available That is high risk/high reward signing though...

Probably could be had on the cheap at the moment form the Habs now...Gainey left him home for this roadie! !

Kovlev's playoff production is one of the best in the league....Montreal mostly likely will keep and if they do ship him it will be costly


Ryan Smyth is on the trading block as well

 

[johnnybluenose]

Ryan Smith has an albatross of a contract... 6 mill+ for a guy that will struggle to pot 25 this year! and his contract goes till 11/12!?

 

[defector]

I thought Jagr was a free agent, since Jagr's playing in Europe? why would he have to go through waivers? My understanding is if they pay the Russian club a fee they could sign him or just out right sign him.

No, thats not the case, I can't tell you the exact rule but a player who is signed in europe and coming to the NHL when the season has already started is subject to clearing waivers. That is why every hockey insider laughed off the oilers getting Jagr...

 

[hammerhead]

I have a hard time seeing Jagr in any Canadian city. The public exposure/scrutiny would be to much for him. He's used to playing in non hockey markets. I see him in TB or some other hockey wasteland

 

[The Franchise]

I have a hard time seeing Jagr in any Canadian city. The public exposure/scrutiny would be to much for him. He's used to playing in non hockey markets. I see him in TB or some other hockey wasteland

Yeah the Rangers are a none hockey market