I don't know about that. Podz may play somewhat similarly but the size Joshua brings makes him highly effective in that hard forechecking bottom 6 role. He's also very good on the PK.
Sure give him a look but I don’t think he’s shown himself to be a guy you pencil in to take that spot. He’s had an awful time adjusting to the decision making speed of the nhl. This look should come this year to see where he is but the canucks forwards have been amazingly healthy this year.
I'm not arguing signing or not. I'm just saying I don't believe you can pencil in Podz for that role. Joshua has been extremely effective and it is a role that has been very key to the success of the club so far this year. Without that line doing what it has done they are not at the top of the league.
I’m in the same boat. I would do 2.75 x 3 at the very highest end. Take it or leave it. I’d prefer it cheaper but these guys are getting squeezed. Tyler Motte is a good example. Find the next Joshua. He’s out there just like the next Lafferty. Blueger is more important than either of them.
Different type of player but I expect he'll get something similar to Rodrigues which is the $3 mil per range. If he were to continue to be effective in the role that is fair money. Still doesn't mean you sign that deal but it's fair money.
I’m just seeing a massive black hole down the middle. They need to draft a couple centres this year without question. Blueger is an effective player and while Suter is decent I’d rather have both. Aman is a paper tiger.
Well, if the team ends up moving the first rounder, then you are down to the 3rd round as the earliest draft pick for that. So, not a high chance that kid in 4 years makes it.
and speed and quicker reading of the play. He's made great strides but he is one guy that they can definitely improve on for the stretch and playoff run that is for sure.
If he takes Dickinson money we sign Joshua ASAP. He's not catching lightning in a bottle, he's just playing very well night in and out and being rewarded for it. He's scoring at a 20/20 pace without PP time even though getting points is not really his strongest trait, providing the kind of physical presence and board play that's not easy to find in the league. 2.5 with term to secure all that would be so good.
Well 18.8% clip. Last year he was 15.5%. Even so knock him down to what may be a low 11% clip he is still a 30+ point bottom 6 player that can play the PK. It's top 200 Even strength production. He's 5th on the canucks this year and was 8th last year for EVP.
