Confirmed Signing with Link: [STL] Tyler Bozak re-signs with the Blues (1 year, $750k + $1.25M Performance Bonuses)

[Moose and Squirrel]

Getting him on a minimum is a steal.

Very interested to see who wins the top 6 spot in camp between Kyrou/Thomas, but either way, this is a damn good forward group.


Perron-O’Reilly-Tarasenko
Buchnevich-Schenn-Kyrou
Saad-Thomas-Kostin
Barbashev-Bozak-Sundqvist

or

Perron-O’Reilly-Tarasenko
Schenn-Thomas-Buchnevich
Saad-Bozak-Kyrou
Barbashev-Sundqvist-Kostin

either work for me, cause Sanford isn't in them

 

[CaliforniaBlues310]

either work for me, cause Sanford isn't in them

To be honest, I don’t think he lasts much longer in a Blue Note. I’d imagine he’s the player dealt to fit Thomas’ contract in since Bozak is back in the fold.

 

[Habs Halifax]

Similar points per game as Dvorak did last season, pretty good signing considering he’s a free asset.

Frederick Gaudreau also had 0.53 pts/game.

 

[BKarchitect]

Still a useful player. When you’ve got teams handing out $2 million to veteran lawn chairs like Gudbranson - to have Bozak on your 23-man for $750k is true value. I haven’t seen all the contracts but I have to imagine he’s in the running for best NHL-minimum contract (like - actual minimum) vet in the league.

 

[VanillaCoke]

Im surprised he couldn't get double that in term and money from a team that needs a C.

 

[Reality Czech]

I see he gave in to get a job

I bet he could have got more money elsewhere, he just wants to stay in St. Louis. Gotta respect that! Bozie can still play, this contract is a bargain.

 

[Reality Czech]

some context for the "big fall off", which is a poor description considering he missed nearly half the season with a concussion.

Not only did he miss a lot of the season with a concussion, but I bet most Blues players had poor advanced stats at the beginning of the season with as poorly as we were playing. Bozak looked great down the stretch, I'd say he was one of our steadiest performers.

 

[TK 421]

Im surprised he couldn't get double that in term and money from a team that needs a C.

I'm sure he could have gotten more, he likely had no interest in moving teams though and was probably just waiting for what Armstrong was going to offer. With bonuses for games played he can still earn up to 2 mil on this deal.

 

[leafsfan2point0]

Good deal, he’s still got it. Bozie is awesome

 

[EastVillageBlues]

Good deal, he’s still got it. Bozie is awesome

Very glad that we still have him, a good presence, still some significant contributions, and a good teammate from everything we can gather.

 

[Lenerdosy]

Great deal, I cant help but compare it to my teams blunder one year deal for 12/13 forward Brendan Sutter at well over a million. Then when I compare Bozak and Sutter stats its really comically bad

Sutter is on a 1 year 1 mill contract.... Thats not a blunder.... We could litterally send him to Abby for nothing against the cap. And 1 mill for a 4C isn't bad especially when he's one of our only PKers.

And I am sure other teams pursued Bozak and he opted to stay there.

 

[Jerkbait]

As a Penguins fan who say a need for him, this hurts.

Agreed, another bonehead non move by these 2 cheerleaders

 

[simon IC]

Fantastic signing for the Blues! Bozak is a great team guy, a solid veteran presence, and is still really good on the face-off. Great move. Kudos, Doug Armstrong!

 

[Moose and Squirrel]

To be honest, I don’t think he lasts much longer in a Blue Note. I’d imagine he’s the player dealt to fit Thomas’ contract in since Bozak is back in the fold.

don't tease me

 

[Eggtimer]

I have no doubt he had offers for more $ to go elsewhere. Good on him for sticking with his team. Sticking with his team and nkt wantig to move your family across the country is a good move.

 

[varano]

He's too horny

 

[Moose and Squirrel]

I have no doubt he had offers for more $ to go elsewhere. Good on him for sticking with his team. Sticking with his team and nkt wantig to move your family across the country is a good move.

on local radio today. and made it a point to say him and his family love it in STL and did not wanna move

as far as the contract, I'm not sure exactly what the conditions are to meet the incentives, but I would imagine it'll end up in line with what we would have gotten somewhere else

throw in low cost of living compared to other markets, decent tax rates, not having to pull your kids out of school, the hassle of moving, and a competitive team.. can see why he stayed

and I, for one, am glad to have him back. he's been really good for the Blues

 

[Jerkbait]

Im surprised he couldn't get double that in term and money from a team that needs a C.

He could have , but at this point it was more about where he wanted to be and less about $$

 

[T_Cage]

If Toronto didnt even try to beat that, thats an F for Dubas..... thats a bargain

 

[al secord]

Nice piece of business.

 

[De Montreal]

Very cheap. I remember him as one of the most clutch player in Maple Leafs history as well.

 

[Clark4Ever]

Good deal.

 

[AjaxManifesto]

Good dude. Welcome back!