2016 NHL trade Thread

[jstewismybastardson]

Gaunce was a gillis guy too so I suppose he'll be shown the door as well

 

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I dont understand how benning didnt see value in Shinkaruk ... what a fucktard

Granlund isn't a bad player, he's just a meh player and he couldn't crack the Flames logjam at centre.

 

[Judge Fudge]

Fire Benning

Fire Benning

Fire Benning

 

[jstewismybastardson]

 

[Judge Fudge]

Granlund isn't a bad player, he's just a meh player and he couldn't crack the Flames logjam at centre.

That's not the point dasher.

The point is if he was traded he could have got a helleva lot more.

But he should have been the big part of the rebuilding.

 

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Maybe Benning got the Granlund boys mixed up?

 

[esls79]

I didn't think the Lack deal could be one upped but this may just do it.

 

[Judge Fudge]

Sent my middle brother a text and asked him to talk me off the ledge. Haven't heard from him for the past 15 minutes.

Me thinks he is on the same ledge

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Here's one for jstew...

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you been drinking with Benning? lol


/see above lol

 

[esls79]

Maybe there are two Bennings

 

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you been drinking with Benning? lol


/see above lol

What the hell, that wasn't there when I last looked? Dammit!!

Edit: Now removed (lol)

 

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Pronman's take - A marginal win for Vancouver.

My thoughts on the Calgary-Vancouver deal involving Markus Granlund and Hunter Shinkaruk:

The trade is pretty fair. While Shinkaruk has the sparkle next to his name as a touted player for many years, and being a first round pick, Granlund has arguably been as much if not more impressive as a pro. Shinkaruk has the dynamic skill that makes you dream on big-time upside, but Granlund is no slouch either in terms of skill. He can make plays with the puck and shows good vision, even though he’s not a high-end player in terms of skating.

Granlund also has the positional advantage of being able to play down the middle competently, and has adjusted to the AHL/NHL ranks slightly better than Shinkaruk has. Hunter though can make particular type of elite offensive plays than Granlund can’t ratchet himself up to. Shinkaruk has struggled with the physical nature of the pro level, has shown a lot of inconsistencies in his offensive game, and isn’t as good defensively as Granlund.

Both are players who are impressive in their own rights, but have yet to elevate themselves to a top-tier level. Shinkaruk was at that point as a teenager, but Granlund has probably passed him slightly in terms of total player value.

Shinkaruk has drawn mixed opinions in 1.5 seasons in the AHL. I talk to some people around the AHL and they love him, and think he’s one of the best forward prospects in the minors. Others say “don’t let him near my organization” due to the aforementioned issues in his game. Whatever camp you’re in will determine your overall thoughts on this trade. I used to be a big Shinkaruk fan and in observations this season he's shown me those great flashes, but I have also observed him enough lately to have serious questions about his long-term projection.

I’d grade this deal as a marginal win for Vancouver.

 

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Cam Tucker @CamTucker_Metro
#Canucks Benning says Shinkaruk liked to score but "we don't know if that translates to the NHL."

Maybe he needs a few games in the NHL to see if it does translate, Jimbo. I'm just spitballin' here.

 

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Bobby Mac weighs in:

Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie
Weisbrod was CGY AGM when Baertschi/Granlund were there and Shinkaruk passed over by CGY to draft Emile Poirier. Weisbrod now VAN AGM.

 

[Judge Fudge]

Cam Tucker @CamTucker_Metro
#Canucks Benning says Shinkaruk liked to score but "we don't know if that translates to the NHL."

Maybe he needs a few games in the NHL to see if it does translate, Jimbo. I'm just spitballin' here.

Repeats the fire benning chant

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Bobby Mac weighs in:

Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie
Weisbrod was CGY AGM when Baertschi/Granlund were there and Shinkaruk passed over by CGY to draft Emile Poirier. Weisbrod now VAN AGM.

 

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I'm hearing Sir Bennington wants to make room for the ANTON of RÖDIN...

 

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Cam Tucker @CamTucker_Metro
#Canucks GM Jim Benning says he made calls to acquire a defenceman for Shinkaruk.

 

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I wonder if Sir Bennington is working on a Bo Horvat for Mark Jankowski trade?

/Weisbrod urging Jim on in the background perhaps?

 

[jstewismybastardson]

I'm hearing Sir Bennington wants to make room for the ANTON of RÖDIN...

Weisbrod is in the background telling jimbolena to give rodin an offer sheet ... "Trust me jim ... I know the rulez!"