Taking the Next Step

I’m not a fan of the Bertuzzi trade for either side really. Bertuzzi doesn’t push the Vancouver team we’ve seen this year over the top, plus injury concerns now. Detroit doesn’t see enough value in the return either with that first being top ten protected, at least from my point of view believing that Bert is a solid guy in that room and on the ice when healthy.

So that bertuzzi trade, lets just call a spade a spade and say its just for a first. Those two prospects are nothing. If it has any chance of going through that pick can’t be protected.

Mantha was a solid guy in the room and even better on the ice and he was dealt... Bertuzzi is a year older. Vancouver likely isn't going to be a bottom ten team next year anyways so the protection is extra insurance. Adding another top six forward for this Canucks team will do wonders.

I can tell you aren't a Canucks fan or know anything about our team when you call those two prospects nothing. Most Canuck fans will hate me for suggesting we trade Lockwood who has all the tools to become a middle six energizer bunny and Karlsson is currently a point per game in the Allsvenskan which is the highest for a U21 player. Do your research next time

Oh heavens to Betsy. He’s turning 23 pretty soon after a really mediocre NCAA career. He isn’t exactly ripping up the AHL either. He’s undersized. Just so very, “meh,” at best. Karlsson is playing in Sweden’s tier 2 league. Couldn’t be less impressed.