Think Vancouver got the best deal they could get. If the rumors were true that the Ducks was just one of two places Kesler was willing to go, Ducks GM would have had all the leverage. Vancouver management has learned from their past mistakes, and wouldn't be willing to hold off on moving a player that doesn't want to be there.
The Canucks are a worse team today than they were last year and that scares me. With next years draft so loaded at the top I don't want another team in the Mcdavid etc sweepstakes.
Considerably worse from the net out. Honestly I thought they may have a bounce back season next year but now I just don't see it as they have no scoring depth past their first line and their goaltending tandem right now is as bad as there is in the NHL.
Think Vancouver got the best deal they could get. If the rumors were true that the Ducks was just one of two places Kesler was willing to go, Ducks GM would have had all the leverage. Vancouver management has learned from their past mistakes, and wouldn't be willing to hold off on moving a player that doesn't want to be there.
so first move as GM is to cave to a players demands
If Sbisa can get and stay healthy, this is a good deal for Van. Bonino had a break out year, and was great in the playoffs. A top 4 pairing guy, a top 6 forward and a 1st is a fair return for an over the hill, broken down Kesler, who may never hit 50 pts again.
The Canuck are now pretty deep on the back end so Tanev deal looks quite possible now. Tanev, and the 2 firsts for 1 over all.
__________________
The only thing better then a glass of beer is tea with Ms McGill
Last edited by Derek Sutton; 06-27-2014 at 12:19 PM.
Billy Jaffe @BJaffe
Told Van wanted more players & picks from ANA but finally relented in Kesler trade. Obviously didn't want another Luongo situation.
The Following User Says Thank You to sureLoss For This Useful Post:
Only idiots are melting down. This is a good deal for us. Not something that blows it out of the water, but it is a good deal.
Can you honestly say that the Canucks are a better team after the trade? If you can't it's a bad deal unless they get a gem with the 24th pick (doubtful) as that pick and #6 won't get it done for the 1st overall pick.
The Following User Says Thank You to Erick Estrada For This Useful Post:
the only way this turns in to a loss for Vancouver is off over the next 2 years Kesler becomes his 2011 version again
but most of the posters here who watched him last year didn't think that's coming, and there's a reason Canucks fans were so excited about him being dealt
