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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.
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The team Gillis inherited had just missed the playoffs 2 of the last 3 seasons and had a grand total of 1 forward (Kesler) signed beyond the next season.
But you're right, Ehrhoff and Hamhuis played no role in the Canucks success. Nor did getting pretty much the entire core signed for under market value contracts. Nor did rejigging the Canucks' style of play from a boring defensive team to one that focused on puck movement and offense. This all just happened automatically.
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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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Again, nothing much of consequence in terms of lost assets.