Rick Dollywall

Now, we do know the Canucks didn't offer much for their GM job.

Thanks to paying Rutherford Alvina foot next year not to work for him, I don't imagine they're in the mood to pay for a new head coach big bucks.

But Manny's got leverage.

He doesn't have to take a bad deal.

He knows there's interest around the NHL for him.

He can go back to Abbotsford and then become a free agent in 12 months and then pick and choose where he wants to go.

Not hearing any major red flags in the Malhotra talks.

Most people still think it'll work out for him.

But we should, I believe, guys, get clarity soon.

Travis Green is a guy that a lot of rookie coaches in the NHL should learn from.

When hired by the Canucks, Green didn't make a lot of money.

His last contract in Vancouver is 3.5%.

million a year he got that big raise because remember the bubble he got his contract was up right after the bubble then he goes to Ottawa didn't get a ton to start with now he's made the playoffs back to back years he's in line for a big race Travis Green is evidence and proof you can take less in your first year do a good job and climb the salary ladder so look they're working on it it's all I've been told let's see where it goes what else you got for us Rick

I want to say I won't be surprised if the Canucks look for character guys to help change that culture in the dressing room.

They've got choices this summer, okay?

You can go, and before you shoot this down, you can go and check into Brendan Gallagher.

Wasn't an everyday player down the stretch, but he's a guy who can help establish an identity of hard work, great practice habits, good parole.

Troy Stetcher's a UFA.

His agent's talking to the Maple Leafs right now.

Another great teammate.