[Trade] Canucks trade Vasily Podkolzin to Oilers for 2025 4th

[Bubba17]

Originally Posted by Blaster86

"Take less or nothing later just in case this guy figures it out!"

I think Podkolzin still has a chance to carve out a good NHL career if he gets some consistency, but I think the Canucks realized it wasn't going to be with them. Moving him now gives the team a better asset back and additional flexibility in addressing other areas on the roster that need help.

I'd have preferred not Edmonton, but if theyre the only ones calling back, well, beggars can't be choosers.

He kind of reminds me of Klim Kostin. Highly touted when he was drafted but has never been able to play consistently in the NHL. Kostin has found a way to play but never at the level expected.

[Blaster86]

Originally Posted by activeStick

I do remember some talk on the internets during the Lindholm trade and speculations about return, that there was zero way VP would be included because he was worth so much more in any deal. This was less than 6 months ago.

Not me. I was almost positive he was the one going back.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Blaster86

Not me. I was almost positive he was the one going back.

Look...part of the trade is not having to embroider the jersey! Do you know how much 'Zs' cost??

[Blaster86]

Zadorov trade also makes sense now. Recovering a Z.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Blaster86

Zadorov trade also makes sense now. Recovering a Z.

There is a Quota and you gotta keep it down.

Those cost MONEY!!!

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by Blaster86

Not me. I was almost positive he was the one going back.

but you didn't want him being included

last year he was a key young asset, now he is junk apparently

[Blaster86]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

but you didn't want him being included

last year he was a key young asset, now he is junk apparently

Ofcourse I didn't want him to be included. The players I wanted to be included would be all the junk ones or long shot prospects. Why would I want a former 10th OA pick to be the thing included in a trade?

I am not overly excited that he was traded now. I understand why the team got to this point though.


You're reaching to try and paint my feelings as some sort of about face and this is your thing. I'm done with it. Good night, sweet prince.

[Enoch Root]

that is my thing?

Cool - I always wanted a thing!

[SuperMatt18]

I don't understand this trade at all.

Why trade an offensively talented former top 10 pick...to a division rival with elite talent that could potentially unlock that offensive talent...and only get a 4th round pick in return.

Honestly the Canucks should have taken a 5th from any other team in the NHL before they traded him for a 4th to the Oilers.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Canucks are getting annoying again. First they lay down and lose to them in the playoffs. Now give them a talented player who could possibly flourish with McDavid.

[Ozy_Flame]

Originally Posted by Paulie Walnuts

Canucks are getting annoying again. First they lay down and lose to them in the playoffs. Now give them a talented player who could possibly flourish with McDavid.

The Lindholm trade is our Doug Gilmour trade, but in reverse. I have no problem with the Canucks for a good 10 years.

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

Honestly the Canucks should have taken a 5th from any other team in the NHL before they traded him for a 4th to the Oilers.

4>5

It’s that simple.

Canucks wanted to move on and got the best draft pick they could.

Not trading with a division rival is overrated by fans.

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame

The Lindholm trade is our Doug Gilmour trade, but in reverse. I have no problem with the Canucks for a good 10 years.

Let's wait to see how Brz, Gridin and Jurmo turn out

And what Kuzmenko returns us at this deadline.

I think the fourth we traded down with, I can't remember who wound up being the other piece .. Misa?

[Blaster86]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

I don't understand this trade at all.

Why trade an offensively talented former top 10 pick...to a division rival with elite talent that could potentially unlock that offensive talent...and only get a 4th round pick in return.

Honestly the Canucks should have taken a 5th from any other team in the NHL before they traded him for a 4th to the Oilers.

Well the logic from the Canucks is that he isn't offensively talented at an NHL/North American professional level.


Remains to be seen. Getting stapled to McDavid's wing could certainly see that spark re-ignited, but there is a strong case to be made that he wasn't going to find his game in Vancouver so get what you can for him.

[activeStick]

Originally Posted by Blaster86

Good night, sweet prince.

"Good night?!" What time is it?!!

[Blaster86]

Originally Posted by activeStick

"Good night?!" What time is it?!!

It was bed time for Bonzo.

[The Yen Man]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

I don't understand this trade at all.

Why trade an offensively talented former top 10 pick...to a division rival with elite talent that could potentially unlock that offensive talent...and only get a 4th round pick in return.

Honestly the Canucks should have taken a 5th from any other team in the NHL before they traded him for a 4th to the Oilers.

Or he could be the next PoolParty. Not every prospect playing with McDavid turns to gold. They have to actually have some talent as well.

[savardandjokinen]

Always thought this guys been overrated, never produced at a crazy high rate in any league

[DoubleK]

Originally Posted by Paulie Walnuts

Canucks are getting annoying again. First they lay down and lose to them in the playoffs. Now give them a talented player who could possibly flourish with McDavid.

C'mon man.

[Jay Random]

Originally Posted by DoubleK

C'mon man.

Oh, but it's true. The Canucks totally chose to have Demko miss all those games with a major injury.