Rejoint: mars 2017
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For what Alvin wants to do in this deal, there is no doubt the Jackets are the best fit out of the trio of teams reportedly interested.
I look at this and really wonder what direction the Canucks go here - as the Jackets have 3 defenseman that arguably could be had.
Cost point: about what you have, although I feel the Canucks may need to move a mid round pick.
Peeke: definitely one of them, and after last season one would be buying low. Good saty-at-home.presence with a strong physical edge. Would add to Soucy and Cole making the Canucks blueline very tough to deal with.
Boquist: injuries have sidetracked his development somewhat, but there is an offensive game there to be untapped - still upside here. Would give the Canucks a good puck mover to compliment the offensive game. Paired with Soucy, he could be very useful.
Cost point: about what you have here, maybe upgrading Woo.
Bean: an underrated two way D with a physical edge. Jackets fans on CF are quite luke warm about him overall, but he is the best of the trio imo. Gives the Nucks a likely top-4 D when he rounds out, who can play both sides. Think a poor man's Jovo..... that is what I see here.
Cost: Garland with nominal retention and a pick.
This deal is fine and all, but there a 3 D here that could be had, and for Alvin it becomes a question if which direction you want to go and if he is willing to move a little more to get something done - given each players acumen. Each one would simply bring different elements.
Going to be interesting to see what he does.