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

[cc]

Let's see how much this handcuffs the Canucks come expansion draft. Just great

 

[Jack Burton]

Eriksson ($6m) - Sutter ($4.375m) - Gagner ($3.15m) <--- 12.525 Million dollar 3rd line
Roussel ($3m) - Beagle ($3m) - Schaller ($1.9m) <--- 7.9 Million dollar 4th line

We are now spending 20.425 Million dollars on our bottom 6

Add 7 Million dollars from Gudbranson and Del Zotto.

Y-I-K-E-S gentleman Y-I-K-E-S

But Gillis!!!!!!!!!

&

You do realize the cap is over 70 mill right dork?

Guarantee excuses to be read on the next 2 pages.

 

[member 290103]

Just keeps getting better. You telling me the term and high AAV was not enough? Benning is such a f***ing idiot. Maybe it's Linden....I don't know....one of the two or both are supreme morons.

 

[Canadian Canuck]

Let's see how much this handcuffs the Canucks come expansion draft. Just great

Limited NTC have no effect on expansion draft.

 

[Warh1ppy]

lol well of course. That's how agents negotiate for their players, because any sound argument starts with calling someone a name if they disagree with your views.

I think essentially it is more

Any sound argument starts with someone calling you out for not instantly hating everything this team does while still calling yourself a fan.

Endless times I've seen great and sound comments based on reality or forethought come true that have all but been vilified on this forum. it's essentially toxic for anyone who doesn't light a pitchfork and call for banning and Linden's heads while defaming every single move they make.

 

[Warh1ppy]

Limited NTC have no effect on expansion draft.

Shhh....facts don't matter

 

[ShouldveDraftedFiala]

If Sutter isnt moved now, this will be depressing

 

[cc]

NTC is not NMC.

Should have no baring on any expansion draft.

That's some good news at least

 

[iceburg]

nvm - discussion for another day when things are less acute.

 

[Warh1ppy]

That's some good news at least

There is also expected to be owners/gms arguing for at least 1 or 2 more compliance buyouts due to their inability to contain themselves while signing contracts or extending players come the next CBA talks

So essentially between the next CBA agreements and Seattle there's a ton of options for teams

 

[BenningHurtsMySoul]

NTCs as well...just peachy.

Third and fourth line free agents everywhere must circle July 1st every year and lick their chops at Vancouver...free money.

 

[pgj98m3]

Scott Cullen on Sportenet has also already written an article on the Canucks over spending for these players.

The story was likely pre-written with just the names left blank.

 

[Paulinvancouver]

Battery at 6%... happy Canada Day everyone! I need to find a charger and a beer...!

 

[CanaFan]

Yep. Was easier to remember for Paul Bryant, too.

Is that a hockey player?

 

[Scott Stevens]

It’s Benning, bítch!

 

[Serac]

Term, money, buyout-proof contract AND a limited NTC on a bottom six player ?

How long until it's announced Beagle has become a co-owner of the Canucks ?

 

[go comets]

Looks like the Canucks are following what the Maple leafs do a few seasons ago. Stuff all of their prospects in Utica for a AHL season of learning together. Not sure if the nucks will tank all the way to #1 OA pick. Good plan and next year the Canucks fans will reap the rewards just like the leafs are currently doing.

I can see the prospects getting called up for stints and then again at the trade deadline when they can move out some players.

 

[Burke's Evil Spirit]

Jesus Christ the hits keep on coming. So it's a buyout proof deal AND has an NTC?

*Two hours pass*

The Canucks are voluntarily sending compensatory draft picks to Washington and Dallas.

*Two more hours pass*

Roussel and Beagle demanded to wear jersey numbers 22 and 33 and we've decided to let them. That's the price you have to pay at the going market rate.

 

[pgj98m3]

oh, I agree with that completely, but circumstances change. The youth on this team will eventually become competitive and his strategy should change.

If you agree then you should realize his strategy won't change.

 

[BenningHurtsMySoul]

Oh and it gets better folks: $6 million in signing bonuses for Beagle. Basically makes his contract buyout proof like Eriksson.

 

[pgj98m3]

Looks like the Canucks are following what the Maple leafs do a few seasons ago. Stuff all of their prospects in Utica for a AHL season of learning together. Not sure if the nucks will tank all the way to #1 OA pick. Good plan and next year the Canucks fans will reap the rewards just like the leafs are currently doing.

I can see the prospects getting called up for stints and then again at the trade deadline when they can move out some players.

Which Benning has done................................never.

 

[ATypicalCanadian]

Man at least Gillis gave out clauses for previous contracts coming out as under value or as a way to get players for less $$. Benning just gives them out alongside bonus laden contracts when he's got a player in his sites he can't lose.

 

[LickTheEnvelope]

Looks like the Canucks are following what the Maple leafs do a few seasons ago. Stuff all of their prospects in Utica for a AHL season of learning together. Not sure if the nucks will tank all the way to #1 OA pick. Good plan and next year the Canucks fans will reap the rewards just like the leafs are currently doing.

I can see the prospects getting called up for stints and then again at the trade deadline when they can move out some players.

That's what I am seeing too.

Not sure what people are seeing that I am missing, unless there are people who think the Canucks will be cup contenders in the next 3 years.

Nope. Hopeing for Hughes, Lafreniere, etc in the next couple of years and a couple more top 10 picks.

 

[RobsonStreet]

I rarely chime in here anymore because any comment based on fact is essentially shouted down and attacked because how dare a person be objective without being a fan boy or the like.

I like where this team is headed. Others don't.
I can see where this team will be in 3 years, others cannot see past the 3 we just had.

it is what it is, not a terrible day at all honestly. Could have been much much worse
*cough Eriksson cough*

I agree that a) the day could have gone worse (Bozak and Jack Johnson given seven years each) and b) that these decisions are relatively low stakes, but as it stands, the people in charge of the team in 3 years will be the same guys in charge the past 4. That doesn’t fill me with confidence.

 

[Hit the post]

it is what it is, not a terrible day at all honestly. Could have been much much worse
*cough Eriksson cough*

That isn’t very encouraging.....like at least he only farted instead of doing a #2 in his pants. At least there’s the prospects to look forward to...hope they don’t bolt for greener pastures the first chance they get.