The NJD and DET deals are insanely bad

Boucher flamed out in NJ. We don't want him back for free. The rest isn't enough for Palmieri.

Yeah Detroit says Hell No.

there is no chance the canucks give up that much for 2 UFA's, no way they go without 1st & 2nd round picks 2 years in a row that's how you cripple the system.not to mention why would Vancouver trade Gaudette then replace him with a more expensive player with worse stats(not mention -43) uggh no thanks.
none of these trades make sense

This isn't "crippling" the system. Canucks still have Woo, Hoglander, Tryamkin, Podkolzin, Lind, Rafferty, and Dipietroin the system. Still really solid. Ok AA is a -43 in Detroit. Detroit SUCKS!!!!! Crosby, McDavid and anyone else would be a -43 as well playing in Detroit. Don't even look at the +/- rating. AA is fast , 2 way player, and can actually play Centre. Gaudette is a glorified winger and sucks in his own zone.

so because we have some young guys in the system you want to punt the next 2 drafts? these trades do not put us over the top as a contender. Canucks are better off holding steady they are building the right way. why trade away our best defensive defenseman(who plays great with Hughes) and all the rest for 2 UFA's and say what you want about Detroit but Gaudette is still younger costs less and his stats are better. how much do you think its going to cost to resign AA . I get you're trying to dump Louie but lets not mortgage the future.1st and 2nd round picks are worth to much(not to mention the actual NHL players involved) in a salary cap world to just throw 2 years worth away for that type of return