Confirmed with Link: Canucks sign F Ilya Mikheyev to 4-Year Deal ($4.75M AAV)

[featherhawk]

too much money...

 

[Frank Garrett]

Allvin with a steaming Benning-like shit over all of us.

 

[VIPettersson]

Who would you guys prefer given the choice? Mikheyev or Marchment?

 

[Pastor Of Muppetz]

According to sports columnist Steve Dangle...Mikheyev has Connor McDavid level speed....If true, should be a lot of fun watching this guy...

 

[mathonwy]

So. I could see Highmore turning into this type of player and costing way less.

 

[Pastor Of Muppetz]

So. I could see Highmore turning into this type of player and costing way less.

 

[ChuckNorris4Cup]

I actually like this one, watching some of the playoffs this year, he stood out to me in the occasional game I saw when Leafs were on, he's got some good speed on him and good size. He kind of reminded me of Hyman the year before in the playoffs for the Leafs as well, he stood out as well.

I think we got a good player who's got the potential to out perform his contract if put in the right opportunities, definitely believe he will out perform Loui Eriksson for cheaper

 

[PuckMunchkin]

Allvin with a steaming Benning-like shit over all of us.

That is way too harsh.

I dont agree with the direction this takes us, but the player and contract are not that out of whack in a vacuum.

 

[VanillaCoke]

Who would you guys prefer given the choice? Mikheyev or Marchment?

Mikheyev easily.

 

[alternate]

Don’t like the signing. Could have used this money for a D.

We don't really need to spend more on defense. Just need to better distribute the AAV behind Hughes.

According to sports columnist Steve Dangle...Mikheyev has Connor McDavid level speed....If true, should be a lot of fun watching this guy...

"Without the puck."


Initial sticker shock has worn off a bit, and he fills a lot of needs. Elite speed was a big need for this roster, and so is quality pk options. Looking at the contracts handed out today, I expect this contract will look better every season.

I do have some concern listening to Allvin today that IM might get the "foundational player" treatment. Pretty clear he's getting a look in the top 6. I don't mind this -- and interested in seeing if he can click with Petey. But if he's clearly not a fit, hope egos don't keep him there.

Guess one thing with this player is that his cap hit would maybe be better spent down the middle. If JTM isn't traded...I dunno what to think about this now, really doesn't sound like anything is imminent...then adding a C isn't as big a priority.

JTM
EP
Bo
Lazar
Joshua
(Dick)
Dowling

If this actually is the roster that will be at training camp, like Allvin said today, then adding speed and PKing is a bigger priority than a C to squeeze between Lazar and Bo.

 

[Peen]

That is way too harsh.

I dont agree with the direction this takes us, but the player and contract are not that out of whack in a vacuum.

I like the direction and identification of what we need, actually.

It’s a tough contract given that we haven’t moved out any of the - now 8 - wingers of significance.

The Benning comparison, is well, harsh. Benning never gave out a multi-year/multi-million free agent deal where you weren’t instantly checking buyout structures. Actually that’s bs, I assumed Schaller would be fine

 

[PuckMunchkin]

I like the direction and identification of what we need, actually.

So you think we should compete now..?

 

[Get North]

With Mikeyev’s salary, we need to have manufactured moves to produce a RHD for Hughes long-term. They continue to take forwards with 1st round picks.

What’s the plan with the defence? It’s just Demko and young raw forwards. Entertaining, but not efficient for winning games.

Who’s going to drop the gloves from the forward group? There’s not much sandpaper there.

 

[Pastor Of Muppetz]

We don't really need to spend more on defense. Just need to better distribute the AAV behind Hughes.



"Without the puck."


Initial sticker shock has worn off a bit, and he fills a lot of needs. Elite speed was a big need for this roster, and so is quality pk options. Looking at the contracts handed out today, I expect this contract will look better every season.

I do have some concern listening to Allvin today that IM might get the "foundational player" treatment. Pretty clear he's getting a look in the top 6. I don't mind this -- and interested in seeing if he can click with Petey. But if he's clearly not a fit, hope egos don't keep him there.

Guess one thing with this player is that his cap hit would maybe be better spent down the middle. If JTM isn't traded...I dunno what to think about this now, really doesn't sound like anything is imminent...then adding a C isn't as big a priority.

JTM
EP
Bo
Lazar
Joshua
(Dick)
Dowling

If this actually is the roster that will be at training camp, like Allvin said today, then adding speed and PKing is a bigger priority than a C to squeeze between Lazar and Bo.

Obviously , without the puck...Hence the 1/2 price off...

 

[TheRumble]

He's a good player.

A lot of people unfairly compare him to Michael Grabner - a speedster with stone hands that can't finish. Mikeyhev is quite a bit more versatile than that.

- He's good defensively. Leaf fans knock him for his empty net goals but the reason he gets a bunch of them is because he's trusted enough to be on the ice in a 5v6 situation to begin with.
- He can play PK or PP
- Very dangerous player in open ice, legit weapon on the PK
- He's a classic Leaf roleplayer. A versatile forward, high IQ that can play up and down the lineup.

 

[Bougieman]

Absolutely love this deal. Been watching him play for Toronto last season, and he was a difference maker. Finally someone really talented at the kill to replace Motte on the PK, fast as the wind, good at even strength, and a good second line scorer.

Hope we don't lose Garland in order to make room for him, though, because I love Garland just as much. Really hoping Pearson and/or Dickinson are the ones to get moved, because IMHO they don't bring much to the team, and aren't worth what they are paid.

 

[Peen]

So you think we should compete now..?

Not at all.

I think it’s a contract to a guy who is incredibly fast with low miles. My thought is that he will be equally good in years 3 and 4 as he is in 1 and 2.

The player is helpful now and down the line. I am a huge believer in doing everything realistically possible to take a “step back” the next two years and trying to build up for something sustainable after that (year 3 of Mikheyev onwards).

The contract, I’m not sure I can get behind an AAV that high philosophically.

 

[PuckMunchkin]

Not at all.

I think it’s a contract to a guy who is incredibly fast with low miles. My thought is that he will be equally good in years 3 and 4 as he is in 1 and 2.

The player is helpful now and down the line. I am a huge believer in doing everything realistically possible to take a “step back” the next two years and trying to build up for something sustainable after that (year 3 of Mikheyev onwards).

The contract, I’m not sure I can get behind an AAV that high philosophically.

Okay. Fair enough.

To me this move is the opposite of that.

 

[Delocatedfan]

I am ok with this move but really dont want it to cost Garland tbh

 

[Spectrefire]

We have 5 years left of Hughe's current deal and 4 years left of Demko's sweetheart deal.

Do people legit think we should be tanking the next 2-3 years?

 

[David Bruce Banner]

Like the pickup, but now we gotta move some other pieces. For forwards, I'd like to see JT, Pearson and Dickinson gone, with a good RD headed back. If we can do that, I'll be okay with our off season.

 

[PuckMunchkin]

We have 5 years left of Hughe's current deal and 4 years left of Demko's sweetheart deal.

Do people legit think we should be tanking the next 2-3 years?

We cant extend this non-cup window to 15 years tho.

I mean, I cant take that shit.

 

[lawrence]

32 goal pace while having the 7th least or most ice time among forwards on the stacked leafs team. Limited to no power play time and his contract ends when he's 30, so chances are he will play hard for that next contract. He’s also 6’2 so not a small guy.

I think this means garland might get moved down the road.

I’m ok with this contract. Ok. I’ve seen much worse.

 

[VanJack]

I'm OK with just about everything the Canucks have done. Mikheyev is a guy who really impressed me with the Leafs--and instantly becomes the Canucks swiftest forward. And Lazar is a logical add, who brings a lot more to the table than Lammikko or Highmore.

And the Canucks added some useful pieces for Abbotsford with Delia, Joshua and Kalynuk. And Joshua could surprise at training camp. A big body who skates well and has looked good in some auditions with the Blues.

Given their tight cap situation, I'm pleasantly surprised the Canucks got as much done as they did. Would have been nice to address the blueline, but with slugs like Gudbranson getting four years at $4m a season, the cost with just too high.

 

[Bettman Returnz]

Would’ve liked this deal more with Pearson off the books… or better yet something in the 3’s. We will see how it plays out. I am a bit torn as I love the different aspect he will bring (speed, penalty killing, etc). If he can pot 20 goals and a sound 2-way game then maybe this contract “pays off”?