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Actually, if people have followed, there is a big opening on the Canucks blue-line as it stands now and huge opening for a PP QB. Whether they get Schultz or not, the Canucks' will be adding to their D-core this off-season...
Basically right now it's:
Hamhuis - Bieksa
Edler - _______
Ballard - Tanev
Alberts
But will AV knowing that there's a small window to win a Cup allow Schultz the time to grow, and make mistakes along the way? He certainly wasn't with Cody Hodgson
At this stage in his career, I don't think playing on a contender is priority for him. He's got plenty of time to win a cup.
I just mentioned the window closing argument because people are saying the Canucks are an organization on the decline, implying they'll be crappy in a few years, not just that they won't be Cup contenders.
In what way? Because he's having teams come meet him rather than fly to visit each of them? Didn't Richards do the same thing last year before signing with the Rangers?
How many players don't ever win the cup in their life?
Lots... But theres an even longer list of players who busted long before that because they weren't focused on the steps it takes to get there and doing the little things right along the way.. Schultz should be more focused on making the NHL... Right now he's a very unknown commodity and may never even become an NHL regular...
Make the show first... Then worry about winning... He can choose his team at 27.. If hes half as good as some make him out to be, I'm sure he'll have plenty of interest then.
Ottawa:
-young team on the rise
-offensive system: more points: higher second contract
-play with EK on PP = more points
-look how well we develop defensemen: EK, Cowen coming along too
-opportunity for big role: Kuba not resigned, if we sign you we won't replace Kuba with a vet
Here's how I'd knock down the other teams:
Vancouver
(tough to do, I think Schultz signs with them)
-team has peaked, in decline
-many vet defensemen in depth chart to pass
NYR
-a young top 4 already set, will be tough for Schultz to pass any of these guys
-defensive system = less points = lower 2nd contract
Detroit
-team of the past, in decline
-big preference for playing vets over kids
Edmonton
-how many of the young guns will want out at first opportunity?
-organization a joke / shambles: last place 3 years in a row
Toronto
-less points in Carlyle's defensive system = lower 2nd contract
-look at how they mis-developed Schenn compared to the Sens with Karlsson
-7 years no playoffs, spinning their wheels
In what way? Because he's having teams come meet him rather than fly to visit each of them? Didn't Richards do the same thing last year before signing with the Rangers?
I just mentioned the window closing argument because people are saying the Canucks are an organization on the decline, implying they'll be crappy in a few players, not just that they won't be Cup contenders.
The window IS closing, I don't see how you can't see that. But yes, like for the other 29 teams, acquiring the right players can change the direction. Problem is, once Schultz is matured and developed, the Canucks team could very well be long past it's prime and end up in a situation similar to Calgary and they only took 3-4 years to become stale.
Ottawa:
-young team on the rise
-offensive system: more points: higher second contract
-play with EK on PP = more points
-look how well we develop defensemen: EK, Cowen coming along too
-opportunity for big role: Kuba not resigned, if we sign you we won't replace Kuba with a vet
Here's how I'd knock down the other teams:
Vancouver
(tough to do, I think Schultz signs with them)
-team has peaked, in decline
-many vet defensemen in depth chart to pass
NYR
-a young top 4 already set, will be tough for Schultz to pass any of these guys
-defensive system = less points = lower 2nd contract
Detroit
-team of the past, in decline
-big preference for playing vets over kids
Edmonton
-how many of the young guns will want out at first opportunity?
-organization a joke / shambles: last place 3 years in a row
Toronto
-less points in Carlyle's defensive system = lower 2nd contract
-look at how they mis-developed Schenn compared to the Sens with Karlsson
-7 years no playoffs, spinning their wheels
Ottawa:
-young team on the rise
-offensive system: more points: higher second contract
-play with EK on PP = more points
-look how well we develop defensemen: EK, Cowen coming along too
-opportunity for big role: Kuba not resigned, if we sign you we won't replace Kuba with a vet
Here's how I'd knock down the other teams:
Vancouver
(tough to do, I think Schultz signs with them)
-team has peaked, in decline
-many vet defensemen in depth chart to pass
NYR
-a young top 4 already set, will be tough for Schultz to pass any of these guys
-defensive system = less points = lower 2nd contract
Detroit
-team of the past, in decline
-big preference for playing vets over kids
Edmonton
-how many of the young guns will want out at first opportunity?
-organization a joke / shambles: last place 3 years in a row
Toronto
-less points in Carlyle's defensive system = lower 2nd contract
-look at how they mis-developed Schenn compared to the Sens with Karlsson
-7 years no playoffs, spinning their wheels
#1 rule of negotiating is you don't bash your competition. Stay professional, and sell the benefits that you have to offer. People arent stupid, and I'm sure his agents already have told him that.
He's subconciously going in order of preference. Oilers, NYR, and next maybe VAN.
Sounds like the other way around - talk to the teams where talking is all you do.. Leaving the team you're going to sign with for last.
Didn't the same agency which reps him now do the same thing with Richards last year? Talk to all the teams they weren't going to sign with first (like Toronto) and the talk and sign with the Rangers last?
Why? LeBron actually played in, and dominated the league?
This situation is putting huge expectations on Schultz, no matter where he signs... Everyone will expect the moon and if he doesn't deliver I can imagine some fans being pretty disappointed...
Ottawa:
-young team on the rise
-offensive system: more points: higher second contract
-play with EK on PP = more points
-look how well we develop defensemen: EK, Cowen coming along too
-opportunity for big role: Kuba not resigned, if we sign you we won't replace Kuba with a vet
Here's how I'd knock down the other teams:
Vancouver
(tough to do, I think Schultz signs with them)
-team has peaked, in decline
-many vet defensemen in depth chart to pass
NYR
-a young top 4 already set, will be tough for Schultz to pass any of these guys
-defensive system = less points = lower 2nd contract
Detroit
-team of the past, in decline
-big preference for playing vets over kids
Edmonton
-how many of the young guns will want out at first opportunity?
-organization a joke / shambles: last place 3 years in a row
Toronto
-less points in Carlyle's defensive system = lower 2nd contract
-look at how they mis-developed Schenn compared to the Sens with Karlsson
-7 years no playoffs, spinning their wheels
Sales 101, never talk about the competition when making a pitch...
