He's not a bottom pairing guy like some have said. Solid #4 that's plays big and is big - has excellent post whistle and lockerrom swag. He will be an excellent fit in Boston - a team with good system play, discipline and coaching. Boston is similar to Vancouver now so I think he will transition well.
Reason Vancouver couldn't pay him was the redundancy of him being a left shot. Can't have Hughes, Soucy, and Zadorov on the left side making around 16M.
He will be missed in Vsncouver and Boston won't regret this signing.