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Originally Posted by Blaster86
So from the Canucks stand point here is how they plan to sign both Toffoli and Markstrom (assuming they're not just planning to run with Demko).
- Internally they believe there is a market for Sutter after the play-offs. There is something to this, as through the Minnesota and St.Louis series he was a major contributor. He looked good when we had him at center. He fell off when moved back to the wing when Gaudette got healthy.
- Ferland is going to Robidas island. He cannot be cleared. He can't. If he does, it is a major failure on the part of the Canucks to protect him. I would prefer Ferland be able to play. I think someone like him is a huge help for the Canucks bottom 6. But he should not be playing.
- Eriksson is gone. Come hell or high water, he's gone. It will be after his final bonus pay-out before the start of next season, and it's not going to be a "hockey trade" but he will not be a Canuck next season.
- Virtanen is gone. They'll likely just not qualify him.
- Expectation for players on ELCs or lower contracts to step up. Rafferty, Juolevi, Rathbone.
- Trading Boeser is not the plan. Unless he's returning a bonafide Top- 4 dman under 26 years old he isn't leaving. He won't be leaving until at the very least Podkolzin shows he is an NHLer.
Zac MacEwen takes his spot.
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I think the plan is to run with Demko.
I agree with your point on Sutter, I think retaining as little as $1m will really make him a good trade option for teams seeking a #3C.
In the end, it is not up to the Canucks about Ferland. If they don't clear him and he gets cleared by second and third opinions and is willing to take the risk, the PA will file a grievance on his behalf.
I wouldn't bet on Eriksson being gone unless the Canucks are paying someone to take him.