Confirmed with Link: Canucks Re-Sign Filip Hronek to 8y/7.25m Contract

[Wisp]

Nice that we can focus on guys staying long term and want to be here versus all the mercenary attitude from the UFAs who want to stay AND want it all.

 

[Snatcher Demko]

just going on record to say i hate this deal

too much term and too much money for a guy who has two decent half seasons in six years in the league. would have rather have spent it on theodore next season

i hope someone is able to rub my face in this post in the future but this is the worst transaction of the rutherford/allvin era so far imo

I totally get this view. You could very well be right and Hronek better achieve more consistency in the 2nd half and carry his own pair.

 

[Canuckle1970]

Agreed that it's an overpay (hoped for 6.5 max) but this is the market reality for top pair rhd. At least it's lower than Hughes.

 

[Izzy Goodenough]

Sat and Dan are trying to convince the gullible that Zadorov has lower value to the team than Hronek.

 

[Javaman]

I totally get this view. You could very well be right and Hronek better achieve more consistency in the 2nd half and carry his own pair.

I can't help but wonder if this formed part of Alvin's reasoning. Imagine how good the Canucks D-corps might be if a prospect or FA ends up as Hughes's partner, thereby freeing up Hronek to anchor a second pair. Honestly, when the Hronek trade was first made, my immediate assumption was that he'd anchor the second pair behind the Hughes pair. I was surprised to see them paired up this season, but it's hard to argue with the results.

 

[Just A Bit Outside]

I can't help but wonder if this formed part of Alvin's reasoning. Imagine how good the Canucks D-corps might be if a prospect or FA ends up as Hughes's partner, thereby freeing up Hronek to anchor a second pair. Honestly, when the Hronek trade was first made, my immediate assumption was that he'd anchor the second pair behind the Hughes pair. I was surprised to see them paired up this season, but it's hard to argue with the results.

Tanev.

 

[Strangelove]

My name is Strangelove and I approve this signing.

 

[I am toxic]

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i hope someone is able to rub my face in this post in the future but this is the worst transaction of the rutherford/allvin era so far imo

Have you forgotten they gave up a 5th round pick for Laaferty?

A 5th!!!

 

[Javaman]

Tanev.

Love the Tan-man and also hope the Canucks resign him, but only as stop gap until D-Petey or Willander is ready.

 

[Bgav]

Our franchise player and captain has campaigned for Hronek to stay. It was a little more than I thought he’d come in at. I’m totally okay with the signing

 

[StreetHawk]

Agreed that it's an overpay (hoped for 6.5 max) but this is the market reality for top pair rhd. At least it's lower than Hughes.

Age plays a factor as well. Toews is only $500K higher on the AAV but he's 30 and just beginning his $7.75 mill per deal next season. Hronek is 26 going on 27 later in the year and Hanifin is also 27.

So, do you take the higher AAV without the likely declining years?

 

[Bertuzzzi44]

Fair deal. Money probably could have been used better elsewhere to bolster the lineup. This team is skilled but just too soft and had too many “passengers” in the playoffs and that was with Zadorov, Joshua, Lindholm in the lineup, imagine this team without them, yikes! The team seriously lacks tenacity & grit.

 

[Jyrki]

Veeeeeery risky deal. Don't like it one bit. The money is actually fine, but Hronek's play fluctuated way too much through the season to warrant long term, let alone 8 years. Would've been fine with shopping for his rights if he didn't want to do 2-3 years even at a higher caphit.

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

Another day, another opportunity for people in Vancouver to rise up and say f*** Frank Seravalli:



Attaboy, Buble!

 

[Rick Rocket]

Didn't guess the term but I knew it would be 7.25. Paid the high cost to acquire him and he's been a great fit for Hughes. Trying to replace him would be a nightmare. Who's next?

 

[andora]

Oh gee the vince dunn deal

Im shocked

 

[ProviesGhost]

OK, fine, fair.

There is no tolerance now. He must perform and that goes for #40 too. They should look to JT for guidance on how to live up to a contract.

 

[wonton15]

Hearing that this contract comes with a full NMC (No Media Clause)

 

[Canuckle1970]

Age plays a factor as well. Toews is only $500K higher on the AAV but he's 30 and just beginning his $7.75 mill per deal next season. Hronek is 26 going on 27 later in the year and Hanifin is also 27.

So, do you take the higher AAV without the likely declining years?

I guess my take is colored by the 2nd half of his season and playoffs. For the future, it will be a fantastic deal if he brings his 1st half play on a consistent basis and conrtibutes more offense.

 

[rypper]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1803182436685324723

I'm sorry but they've jumped the shark lol. This is ridiculous. I'd be embarrassed to have even tweeted that out.

 

[LordBacon]

I feel like it’s pretty fair.

Side note: It’s Wednesday over here so I have holidays in two days. Get it? Haha…. I need some friends

 

[rypper]

Sat and Dan are trying to convince the gullible that Zadorov has lower value to the team than Hronek.

Ah I see you're one of those types that puts too much stock in a playoff run huh? You must have lost your mind over Fernando Pisani.

 

[David Bruce Banner]

 

[krutovsdonut]

we should have used this dough to sign john chabot to a 6x6 deal!

 

[Vector]

Ah I see you're one of those types that puts too much stock in a playoff run huh? You must have lost your mind over Fernando Pisani.

More of a John Druce-man myself.