GDT: 2018 Free Agency: Jay Beagle 4 x 3M, Antoine Roussel 4 x 3.25M, both w/ limited NTCs

[Megaterio Llamas]

Probably. But more importantly, other GMs seem to still like him.

I'd qualify that statement slightly and say 'certain old school GMs still like the Sutts.' For my part, I have never really understood why he wasn't converted to rw years ago. He's a straight line, no pass shoot it on the net guy with pretty good skating and shot. Might have been a decent complimentary winger imvho.

 

[timw33]

5 years term is decent, I thought he'd get 6 from someone. 7M sounds about right in this market.

Same $$ as Okposo but 2 less years—sounds about right, will probably be a way better deal with that shorter term limiting the downside.

Edit: Oops looks like I had it wrong. Okposo is $6MM x 7 years // JVR is $7MM x 5 years, so extremely similar total $$

 

[VanillaCoke]

5x7 is better than 6x6

 

[Skirbs1011]

With JVR to philly done, another oppertunity to weaponize cap space opens. Taking Lehtera for 1 year and getting a pick.

 

[Fire Benning]

Lmao

 

[THE Green Man]

With JVR to philly done, another oppertunity to weaponize cap space opens. Taking Lehtera for 1 year and getting a pick.

Hextall at the start of the offseason said they’d keep him but if we can get a pick for him I’d be all for it. Would he be a better fit for Petersson’s C than Sutter or Gagne would be he next question

 

[Nucker101]

Tim Schaller rumours? 2 year deal.

I've mentioned here multiple times as a cheap option for depth/grit.

 

[Megaterio Llamas]

 

[Angry Little Elf]

Tim Schaller is reportedly coming to Vancouver. It’s a brad Richardson type signing

 

[Zombotron]

 

[VanillaCoke]

Who tf is tim schaller.. I thought he was a reporter

 

[Nucker101]

Tim Schaller is reportedly coming to Vancouver. It’s a brad Richardson type signing

Would love this signing. Lowkey deal and a cheap way to add depth/grit to the lineup.

 

[Zombotron]

 

[Nucker101]

Who tf is tim schaller.. I thought it was a reporter

How could you forget his memorable scrap with Gudbranson this year?

 

[polarbearcub]

Maybe we were priced out of beagle and went for schaller?

If not.. where the f*** are we gonna fit schaller, beagle and rousell

 

[vadim sharifijanov]

we’re going to add snoopy and weasel to sutter, gudbranson, eriksson, and gagner? god almighty

 

[Quinning]

I don't like all these f***ing veteran signings...just play the damn kids.

This trend of mediocrity will continue as long as they keep making these dumb signings.

 

[Nucker101]

I'm really hoping they got outbid for 1 of Beagle or Roussel and this is the backup plan.

Was hoping he'd sign for like 1.5M for 2 years, but 1.9 for Schaller is better than 3M x 3 years for Beagle or 3.25M x 4 years for for Roussel.

 

[Angry Little Elf]

I don't like all these ****ing veteran signings...just play the damn kids.

This trend of mediocrity will continue as long as they keep making these dumb signings.

Pretty sure that’s how Edmonton fostered their losing culture. But I dunno.

 

[timw33]

If this means we lost out on Beagle, then we win (especially if it's only 2 years).

God how sad is the state of this franchise when we're hoping for just a lesser bad veteran that will take away opportunities from our young players.

 

[Nucker101]

The thing about Schaller is that he actually provides "grit" compared to Beagle, who's more of a Sutter type.

So I'm thinking that maybe the Canucks are out on Roussel then?

 

[Cupless44]

The thing about Schaller is that he actually provides "grit" compared to Beagle, who's more of a Sutter type.

So I'm thinking that maybe the Canucks are out on Roussel then?

Sounds more like Roussel is already done.

Perhaps Beagle went another direction? It was a but if a bidding war reported. We can only hope he went elsewhere!

 

[yvrtojfk]

Neal spotted in Vancouver?

 

[Cupless44]

Neal spotted in Vancouver?

Watch them sign 4 veteran ideas like last year while claiming young players will play if they earn it

 

[GetFocht]