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Originally Posted by kyuss275
Gillis inherited a team that if he had made no moves would have won all the things in bold. He has added nothing to the team to help them get them over the hump.
Booth cost them more than nothing. He has a high salary and Samuelson was the better player.
Hodgson for Kassian was a brutal trade when it happened and it looks worse now.
Roy trade also included Kevin Connauton. He is no blue chip, but still not bad of a prospect.
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Don't forget the Ballard trade where he gave up a first and Grabner.
Gillis made one great (Hamhuis) and one good (Garrison) acquisition, and both of those were hometown guys that wanted to play in Vancouver.
Either than signing the home town guys (arguable no-brainers) Gillis moves have been poor.
He acquired two contracts that are buy out candidates (Booth, Ballard) and might have a 3rd buyout candidate because his arrogance made him think he could get a better deal (Luongo).
Now the Canucks are facing a depleted prospect pool, two straight first round exits (ass kickings TBH), limited salary cap space, and potential salary buyouts.
Top GM in the league for sure.