couple fun trade proposals online. i'd prefer the 1st trade personally.
https://www.sportsnet.ca/...s-enter-mega-sweepstakes/


Carolina Hurricanes receive: Alex Tuch (50 per cent salary retention), 2026 Canucks second-round pick

Buffalo Sabres receive: Elias Pettersson

Vancouver Canucks receive: Dylan Cozens, Mikko Rantanen


-----


Carolina Hurricanes receive: Brock Boeser (50 per cent salary retention), Brock Nelson (50 per cent salary retention)

Vancouver Canucks receive: Noah Dobson, Mikko Rantanen

New York Islanders receive: Elias Pettersson, Tom Willander

couple fun trade proposals online. i'd prefer the 1st trade personally.
https://www.sportsnet.ca/...s-enter-mega-sweepstakes/


Carolina Hurricanes receive: Alex Tuch (50 per cent salary retention), 2026 Canucks second-round pick

Buffalo Sabres receive: Elias Pettersson

Vancouver Canucks receive: Dylan Cozens, Mikko Rantanen


-----


Carolina Hurricanes receive: Brock Boeser (50 per cent salary retention), Brock Nelson (50 per cent salary retention)

Vancouver Canucks receive: Noah Dobson, Mikko Rantanen

New York Islanders receive: Elias Pettersson, Tom Willander
- dbot

Why would Carolina do either of those things

I think Petey has two main problems that are having fans turn on him. One is obviously pay vs production and the other which is becoming more and more prevalent is he just seems like an absolute bumhole. No wonder he and JT didn't get along.
- Jkuzzi

Production definitely & his shlt don’t stink is very apparent.

Wonder how Kempe feels about his countryman buddy Pettersoon lol
- LordHumungous

He tried to pump his flat tires. When he saw it wasn’t free air he said eff it not wasting a nickel on him.

Drance wrote about it, not really a demotion, more of a balancing:
- NewYorkNuck

I disagree I heard from the barber of Spuzzum that his nephew’s connections in the concessions said EP made Boeser look faster & him look slower. So had to call it ‘balancing’ the lines as a cover up

Right. And Tocchet should have left him there instead it was doghouse after doghouse. RT totally derailed Hogs career especially after coming of a 25 goal even strength season. All he needed was TOI in the top 6 and a position/linemates to succeed. Just disappointing is all.
- LordHumungous

Hog wasn’t given enough opportunity in the Top 6. Miller could only have 2 wingers at any given time. Had to spread the wealth around with Debrusk etc.

Why would Carolina do either of those things
- BINGO!

Not my proposal, but to play devil's advocate...

Carolina does not feel they can re-sign Rantanen and want to recoup some assets and see Tuch as a valuable player that can play under Brindamour.

or the Brocks for a playoff run.

couple fun trade proposals online. i'd prefer the 1st trade personally.
https://www.sportsnet.ca/...s-enter-mega-sweepstakes/


Carolina Hurricanes receive: Alex Tuch (50 per cent salary retention), 2026 Canucks second-round pick

Buffalo Sabres receive: Elias Pettersson

Vancouver Canucks receive: Dylan Cozens, Mikko Rantanen


-----


Carolina Hurricanes receive: Brock Boeser (50 per cent salary retention), Brock Nelson (50 per cent salary retention)

Vancouver Canucks receive: Noah Dobson, Mikko Rantanen

New York Islanders receive: Elias Pettersson, Tom Willander
- dbot

Yes I gotta go with the former…
…git er dun 👍🏻👍🏻

Why would Carolina do either of those things
- BINGO!

The better question is why would the Canucks? Honestly silly season is upon us.

I can understand your angst. Canes have a bad fit in Rantanen and will lose him for nothing. Where as Canucks have a struggling player who has time to figure it out. More like off season training adjustments needed to really fix things.

Not my proposal, but to play devil's advocate...

Carolina does not feel they can re-sign Rantanen and want to recoup some assets and see Tuch as a valuable player that can play under Brindamour.

or the Brocks for a playoff run.
- dbot

I’d like me a big beasty PF Finn. Could he be in a funk outta the blue or Carolina just isn’t sexy? Seems well known he want’s the elite money & Canes are known to be cheap grinders. I lean towards Canes cave or he walks if not traded.

Not my proposal, but to play devil's advocate...

Carolina does not feel they can re-sign Rantanen and want to recoup some assets and see Tuch as a valuable player that can play under Brindamour.

or the Brocks for a playoff run.
- dbot

big ol nope on both of these. Even if they don't think they can get Rantanen signed, at this point you're just going to hold onto him for the playoffs unless somebody sends you an offer you can't refuse.

I’d like me a big beasty PF Finn. Could he be in a funk outta the blue or Carolina just isn’t sexy? Seems well known he want’s the elite money & Canes are known to be cheap grinders. I lean towards Canes cave or he walks if not traded.
- Nighthawk

Canes offered him $13.5 x 8 years and he hasn't said yes or no yet.

big ol nope on both of these. Even if they don't think they can get Rantanen signed, at this point you're just going to hold onto him for the playoffs unless somebody sends you an offer you can't refuse.
- BINGO!

It’s fine. I see him on a better fit line with EP40. It’s just next season when he walks from the Canes.

The better question is why would the Canucks? Honestly silly season is upon us.

I can understand your angst. Canes have a bad fit in Rantanen and will lose him for nothing. Where as Canucks have a struggling player who has time to figure it out.
- Quinn's Quest

Why?

Very simple one is a stud in anyones books. Huge can skate snipe & pass & has a cup. 28 9 seasons has it figured out.

The other is 26 in his 7th season needs to figure it out? Cannot carry MR’s jock strap.

Canes offered him $13.5 x 8 years and he hasn't said yes or no yet.
- BINGO!

Sounds like a real offer Q is why the hold up? I don’t buy it it’s shock from moved from the Av’s nor it’s a whirl wind & needs time. That is more getting the media to back off. My guess is he isn’t convinced the Canes are for him for 8yrs. He is in no rush or pressure to sign.

I’ve said go for Marner & now Rantanen. Need a big fish not a minnow. Move out one elite contract for an elite player is the latest tires worth kicking if not already done.

Canes offered him $13.5 x 8 years and he hasn't said yes or no yet.
- BINGO!

What a confusing hockey team.
Cheap (frank)s for years and now a massive desperation over pay? They better hope he turns them down. He ain’t sh!t without Mac

Beautiful...


- LordHumungous

couple fun trade proposals online. i'd prefer the 1st trade personally.
https://www.sportsnet.ca/...s-enter-mega-sweepstakes/


Carolina Hurricanes receive: Alex Tuch (50 per cent salary retention), 2026 Canucks second-round pick

Buffalo Sabres receive: Elias Pettersson

Vancouver Canucks receive: Dylan Cozens, Mikko Rantanen


-----


Carolina Hurricanes receive: Brock Boeser (50 per cent salary retention), Brock Nelson (50 per cent salary retention)

Vancouver Canucks receive: Noah Dobson, Mikko Rantanen

New York Islanders receive: Elias Pettersson, Tom Willander
- dbot

Carolina gets Tuch and a 2nd for Rantanen

What a confusing hockey team.
Cheap (frank)s for years and now a massive desperation over pay? They better hope he turns them down. He ain’t sh!t without Mac
- CanuckDon

His numbers away from Mac are pretty good, think you might be out of your element again Donny

Sounds like a real offer Q is why the hold up? I don’t buy it it’s shock from moved from the Av’s nor it’s a whirl wind & needs time. That is more getting the media to back off. My guess is he isn’t convinced the Canes are for him for 8yrs. He is in no rush or pressure to sign.
- Nighthawk

I mean taking way too long to make a decision was what got hi traded from Colorado in the first place so him taking his time here probably isn't super surprising.

Carolina gets Tuch and a 2nd for Rantanen


- neem55

Easy to yuk it up with emojis. State why maybe or a counter offer. FYI Tuch comes in at a lot cheaper.

Easy to yuk it up with emojis. State why maybe or a counter offer. FYI Tuch comes in at a lot cheaper.
- Nighthawk

Stop telling people how and what to post.

Easy to yuk it up with emojis. State why maybe or a counter offer. FYI Tuch comes in at a lot cheaper.
- Nighthawk

he's also slightly older than Rantanen with almost exactly half as many career points.

Easy to yuk it up with emojis. State why maybe or a counter offer. FYI Tuch comes in at a lot cheaper.
- Nighthawk

IMO opinion that’s garbage return for a top10 forward, would you be happy with Tuch and a 2nd for EP40? I’m sure a couple of the lemons on here would be, but that’s bad return imo. They paid a premium.