We’re a mere two weeks away from the NHL trade deadline. All eyes were on the Vancouver Canucks this time last year, as fans and media alike waited with bated breath to see how the team would handle a pair of veterans on expiring contracts in Radim Vrbata and Dan Hamhuis. 

We all know how that turned out: the team was unable to yield any return on either player, which was viewed as a significant loss for an organization that announced their intention to trade both players. 

The organization appears to have learned a lesson from last year’s debacle, as Trevor Linden and Jim Benning have kept their cards close to the chest this time around. Since their intentions aren’t entirely clear, it allows them to take control of the narrative, and keeps hopes of an active deadline realistic. 

Next week, we’ll take a look at whom the Canucks should look to move, but this week we’ll keep things straightforward: 

At the deadline, do you buy, sell, or stand pat?

Dirty30: 

If Larsen’s play is related to post-concussion syndrome then put him back on LTIR and clear the space and let him get better.

Rodin’s season just tanked due to aggravating an injury and while a messed up knee might end his NHL career it does leave him other options in life.

If Larsen’s head is messed up it could mess up his life. He’s not your top D, he’s not in the top 4, so put him on LTIR or send him down to play in Utica until his health/game improves.

There’s no benefit in sitting him or playing him at this point. Even Utica is questionable but probably less hazardous then putting him out like he is now.

If the NHL won’t protect players like Daniel or Sven then the team should.