Dreger: Eriksson to Vancouver is highly likely

[thepuckmonster]

Farhan Lalji reports a probable 6yr $36 million contract.

Better fit for the Canucks than Lucic if true.

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[No Face No Case]

Way better than signing Lucic.

 

[Cassano]

Benning gonna Benning

 

[Quinning]

Way better than signing Lucic.

So much better.

Lucic is a ticking time bomb and I don't want him around our younger players.

 

[Kanneda]

5.75x6 I'd say.

 

[D0ctorCool]

Ugh. Mediocrity on the fly.

 

[WesMcCauley]

Pretty sure the Sedin`s are the reason for that. Think they are pretty good friends and has played together for Sweden many times.

 

[Quinning]

5.75x6 I'd say.

I'd be happy with that but I'm betting it's unfortunately closer to 7.

 

[CanuckGame39]

I'm happy if this comes true. But not if it's 6x6. I know that's what it costs to land guys these days. But that isn't the direction we should be going.

 

[Commander Clueless]

Dreger, dude... come on with these spoilers man.

 

[XO]

Everyone knew that

 

[deckercky]

If true, it's a bit much on the term, but he's a strong skater and is strong defensively, so shouldn't become an anchor.

Short term, it's a great addition.

 

[thepuckmonster]

If true, it's a bit much on the term, but he's a strong skater and is strong defensively, so shouldn't become an anchor.

Short term, it's a great addition.

Agreed. As long as Benning doesn't sign any other big ticket FAs the $6m isn't a hindrance to the team with the salary coming off the books in the next few years with the only major raises going to Horvat, Hutton and possibly Markstrom and Baertschi.

Essentially it's the money sunk in Miller this year going forward when he comes off the books next season.

 

[Estlin]

Eriksson is a great player and I will miss him on Boston. If he goes to Vancouver, he'll look great with the Sedins.

 

[AustonsNostrils]

Great for the Sedins.

 

[Mighty Chin]

Mikael Samuellson 2.0

 

[thepuckmonster]

Mikael Samuellson 2.0

Yeah but Eriksson actually gets to go to the Olympics

 

[WetcoastOrca]

Mikael Samuellson 2.0

Samuelson was a solid signing for Vancouver.
I'd be very happy if we end up with Eriksson. A solid two way player to help the kids. Even when his offence declines he'll still be a useful player.
Much better fit than Lucic at least for the Canucks.

 

[Roof Daddy]

Way better than signing Lucic.

So much better.

Lucic is a ticking time bomb and I don't want him around our younger players.

I think Eriksson will look great with the Sedins, but I don't get why you guys are happier giving 6 years to a guy who is 31 vs 28. Not to mention your team isn't exactly gritty.

 

[Siludin]

I'd almost prefer Eriksson at 7m x 3 years over 6m x 6 years

 

[vendetta]

LouI is a solid player.. well worth a 6x6... I don't think he declines as steeply as most... great iq solid both ways and he will find a way to make an impact every game

 

[Donuts]

Better be max 4 yrs of true

 

[thepoeticgoblin]

The more Swedes the merrier! Ideally, the cap hit is just below $6M and the term is 5 rather than 6 years but that is not going to happen.

 

[Curufinwe]

I'd almost prefer Eriksson at 7m x 3 years over 6m x 6 years

Eriksson wouldn't. That's $15m less.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

I'd almost prefer Eriksson at 7m x 3 years over 6m x 6 years

Of course but he wouldn't sign the first deal and leave $15 million on the table.