Halford & Brough discuss the Canucks being all-in at the NHL trade deadline, and if they might move both Zadorov & Kuzmenko to clear cap space so they can land a big fish.
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24 Comments
No do not trade zadorov
I'd love to see the Canucks win the Stanley Cup this year. This franchise deserves it and I always thought Tocchet was a great coach. (I need a Johnny Canuck shirt baaaaad.)
The Canucks literally acquired Zadorov for the playoffs? Why would they move him? That makes 0 sense & I don’t buy this at all
Don't move Z. Please
If you’re going to add to your team, add to it. Don’t pay exorbitant prices for lateralish/slight upgrades. (Ex Kuzmenko and pieces for a Guentzel)
Look to add Monohan, Tanev, Lindholm. Guys that won’t cost you roster players to get better and fill a needed role.
Then in the offseason you look to trade a Kuzmenko, a Mikheyev, maybe a Garland to recoup assets back to work with
You have to remember that the playoffs are two months long. The Canucks need to get Soucy back, just to have the seven good defensemen that the need for a long payoff run.
Keep Big Z and trade Kuzmenko and/or Mikheyev for Lindholm, Monahan, or Giroux.
Or, here's my fan boy fantasy……..Kuzmenko, Mikheyev, Lekkerimaki, Willander, 2024 and 2025 1st round picks for Crosby and Guenzel………plan parade route.
Trade Andrei Kuzmenko Ilya Mikheyev and as many picks as they require for Bo Horvat. Trade for Chris Tanev with a 1st and a 2nd Pick), Move Zadorov or Myers Up to the wing (don't show that card till game 1) and rock 7 defense men for the playoffs. Management make them selves look like cap wizards in the process. That's going all in with style.
as opposed to not going for it?
wtf is "go for it" mode. That's not a hockey phrase. That's not even a PHRASE phrase. Hire me instead of the garbage you have.
… why would Big Z not be it.
All the talk this year was. We need someone to solidify our D core.
We did that…
And now…
Let’s get him outta here?!
We are at the top of the league. Why the hell are we trying to change that?!
Swing batter batter, total strikeout mentioning Zadorov as trade bait he's the one guy who plays physical and stands up for the boys, hello Liam O'Brien
Doesn't make sense to give up a key dman for more offensive help, especially when our offense is already so stacked. It's a hard no on giving up Zadorov.
Go Canucks Go
keep Zadorov AND Kuzmenko – find somewhere else to trim the payroll – Myers instead of Zadorov for example.
If Zadorov is BS rumored to be out with Kuzmenko, might as well clear out the remaining Russian on the team Mikheyev Go and really "Go For It" !
Kuzmenkocould find his way in the playoffs .lets not rule it out
I disagree about Z… why would the Canucks move a Huge D that makes the rest of the team stand a little taller…
Their focus should be on removing the least affective players and adding more productive players for Tochetts system imo
I'd move Kuz and sign Big Z
I was disappointed to see Kuzmenko in the dog house, but watching him play, somthing is missing in his game. He has flashes of brilliance, but for the most part he looks lost out there. His stock his way down, so they aren't going to get much in return for him, except free up some salary cap for another player.
Stupid rumors
Who started the Zadorov rumour? Your going to need big Z in a 7 game series against Vegas or Los Angeles.
I am excited for the playoffs!
1:17 – We're healthy…..
Soucy – Ah hem!! Remember me? LTIR
Our 1st and a 4th for Monahan(55% at faceoffs). He fits the Flexible C/winger we are looking for. Capwise it works without trading Kuzy or any prospects.