Confirmed Signing with Link: [DAL] Dan Hamhuis (2 years, $3.750M AAV)

[Sonofamitch]

One of the best deals of the day

 

[ZeHockeyFan]

Dallas: -3 dmen, +1 dman. I'm waiting for more to happen

Unless you're hoping that a Nemeth or Oleksiak gets dealt or re-signed (Oleksiak only), don't expect anything else on the blueline front. Their top 4 is essentially set for this season with Hamhuis, Klingberg, Oduya, and Johns and the bottom pairing will be up for grabs between Jordie, Lindell, and one or both of Oleksiak and Nemeth.

 

[serp]

I agree but I still want Dallas to keep Demers around for a while.

That only happens if he finds nobody that wants him and he panic returns short-term .

 

[Orca Smash]

As for dan i see some canucks fans still have an emotional attachment, to me his best days are far behind him, some nights he plays well, other nights he will make several bad plays that leave you very frustrated where he has melt downs defensively.

 

[jimmythescot]

Apparently on tsn1040 when they discussed it with other media and former players and management, if benning caved last minute and took anything it sends an even worse message about him (then already present) to gm's about walking all over benning. Doug wilson supposedly dragged him along at the draft last year and benning had to take a stand and move bieksa to the ducks.

With that said, it should have never came to this, they should have asked dan to waive his ntc well in advance, he didnt read the market properly and didnt prepare and the deadline was a failure.

I'm no fan of Benning, but it's pretty obvious this is the reasoning.

 

[serp]

**** yes !

 

[irunthepeg]

wasn't because of Benning. it was our owner. Benning had a deal but out owner nixed it because he wants more due to not liking the Dallas owner because of problems that happened in vancouver

Ahhh never knew of that. How petty.

 

[lomiller1]

slightly more that I'd want to pay but still one of the better signings on the day

 

[Orca Smash]

wasn't because of Benning. it was our owner. Benning had a deal but out owner nixed it because he wants more due to not liking the Dallas owner because of problems that happened in vancouver

This was a rumor but it also would be a product of my first post in here where benning waited far to long and over valued dan's worth on the market, then at the last minute when dallas wanted to take benning to school for peanuts to acquire him, benning had to take a stand, whether ownership was involved remains a mystery.

 

[PancakeHero]

Hamhuis is probably a #4 at this point. Hilariously, I heard on TSN 1040 the Canucks might be in on Kris Russell. Which would suck, as Dallas should know.

 

[LowSodium]

Now the Stars just need to get Bishop and call it a day.

 

[Morry83]

Cmon now, no need to hate all of us.

Great deal and wish him and your team the best.

I'm not hating on the fans! Just Benning and Aquilini haha

 

[PancakeHero]

Maybe we'll acquire Russell and trade him at the deadline for Jokipakka, a conditional 2nd and something else?

 

[jd22]

Benning you moron.

 

[Nuckles]

Absolute bargain of a contract. He's also going to be a great mentor to the young d-men joining their lineup. Benning continues to show why he's the worst GM in the league, and one of the worst GMs in the history of the NHL.

 

[Rebuilt]

Best deal of the day easily.

This and the Radulov signing are so far the best deals of the day.

 

[Extra Texture]

Good deal. I dont think there's a team in the NHL with cap space that would have said no to Hamhuis at 3.75M for 2 years. Nice work Dallas

 

[Satan]

Beautiful signing

 

[ZeHockeyFan]

Hamhuis is probably a #4 at this point. Hilariously, I heard on TSN 1040 the Canucks might be in on Kris Russell. Which would suck, as Dallas should know.

Canucks nation on TSN1040 seems to like the Kris Russell courting...provided it results in jettisoning Sbisa.

 

[Starry Knight]

The fact we don't have to protect him at the expansion draft is huge. We need to protect Klingberg, Johns, and Lindell--can't afford to protect Hamhuis.

 

[WhatWhat]

Hamhuis - Klingberg
Oduya - Johns
Lindell - Nemeth
Benn

Meh...I sort of like it?


Edit: Deal wise, the contract is great

Yeah its great with 1 year left for Oduya and 2 for Hamhuis. Lindell starts 3rd pairing and by the end of the year he bump Oduya, then same thing the following year with Hamhuis. Perfect to ease the kid in

 

[Bleach Clean]

As for dan i see some canucks fans still have an emotional attachment, to me his best days are far behind him, some nights he plays well, other nights he will make several bad plays that leave you very frustrated where he has melt downs defensively.

That's fair, but on balance, probably still the team's 3rd best Dman.

Good signing by DAL. He's the consummate professional. Good luck Dan.

 

[FinRanger]

Can someone explain it. What is reason for not trading Hamhuis? For me it is just stupidity. I don´t understand it. getting a 7th round pick is better than getting nothing.

edit. People already gave some explanation before my post thanks for that!

 

[Daximus]

is Honka going to make the jump next season?

 

[SolidusAKA]

is Honka going to make the jump next season?

Probably just an injury call up.

I think the season roster will look like

Hamhuis - Klingberg
Oduya - Johns
Lindell - Nemeth
Benn