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Found May 10, 2012 on Kukla's Korner: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Shea Weber,  Ryan Suter,  Ryan Kesler,  Kevin Bieksa,  Jannik Hansen
TEAMS: Nashville Predators,  Vancouver Canucks
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from Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province, Weber is that type of player, the one the Canucks have forever lacked and coveted. But is it even possible? Well, it just became at least plausible with the Predators disastrous second-round flame out. Ryan Suter is set to leave, and many people believe he will. Those around his situation claim he has a list of teams he wants to play for and Nashville isn’t on it. If he does go, it backs the Predators into a corner. They haven’t been able to sign Weber to a long-term deal, and if that continues it’s either sign him for one year as a restricted free agent or trade him and try to retool on the fly. That last option instantly means a treasure trove of assets will be coming back to Nashville in return. But would the Canucks have enough gold to barter with and win the auction? There’s always Ryan Kesler, but he’s damaged goods, again, right now. Kevin Bieksa is locked up with a no-trade clause. Jannik Hansen is an intriguing option, and...
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