Confirmed Signing with Link: [VAN] D Ben Hutton extended (2 years, $2.8M AAV)

[thepuckmonster]

As per Canucks.com

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[KlefDown]

why tho

edit: I like how Canucks reveal AAV. good on them instead of being stingy af

 

[Braeden]

Generous Jim at it again.

 

[TLEH]

Bridge deal. "That's too much" incoming.

 

[Peter Griffin]

Seems high considering Jacob Trouba held out for months and only got $3M.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

perfect deal

I woulda thought 2.5, but 2.8 is good

 

[TheOllieC]

Alright young player but seems like a generous AAV on a bridge for him.

 

[Avs44]

Seems high considering Jacob Trouba held out for months and only got $3M.

That's what I first thought...it's just a bridge so no big deal, but I don't see how Hutton has proved himself even worth that number over two years.

 

[topshelf15]

Meh ,why not see if he can develop further.Nothing wrong with this

 

[thepuckmonster]

That's what I first thought...it's just a bridge so no big deal, but I don't see how Hutton has proved himself even worth that number over two years.

He's struggled this season but so has the entire defense aside from Sbisa (seriously). If he can continue to improve he will easily be worth it. He performed admirably last year as a rookie.

 

[Seatoo]

I can live with that deal, it's a little bit to high but only 300k.

On a side note, he still makes less than Sbisa

 

[donut]

I'm fine with this. Figured his next contract AAV would be around 2.4-2.8M.

 

[Seatoo]

I'm fine with this. Figured his next contract AAV would be around 2.4-2.8M.

Hey me too

 

[Foppa]

He's being asked to provide too much this season and that will skew some opinions (when Hutton and Stecher, both of whom I really like are averaging over 20 minutes per game - that says something about your depth) - but I think he's a talented guy who can be a middle four defender with an offensive bent for a long time. The money is a bit generous but it's two years and he'll get better - not the end of the world or worth crying about.

 

[Nucklehead Supreme]

Generous Jim at it again.

2.8 for a top 4dman? He could have signed him for a bag of pucks and you would say it was too much.

 

[PetterssonSimp]

Needs to continue developing. Kid has all the smarts and hockey IQ needed for the game. Still gets outmuscled more than he should, he's not exactly small. I feel he should get better and agree he's being asked to play #3 minutes when he should be hovering between 4/5 minutes with offensive zone starts and PP time.
IMHO 2.8 is high for next season, but by his 4th pro season/the second season of this contract might be a steal.

 

[thepuckmonster]

He's being asked to provide too much this season and that will skew some opinions (when Hutton and Stecher, both of whom I really like are averaging over 20 minutes per game - that says something about your depth) - but I think he's a talented guy who can be a middle four defender with an offensive bent for a long time. The money is a bit generous but it's two years and he'll get better - not the end of the world or worth crying about.

Basically this is all on the nose

 

[Paradise*]

Already?

 

[skyo]

Good contract like Granlund, Markstrom, Baertschi, 4 in row.

Kudos JB.

 

[Vote for Rory]

AAV is good. Can't wait to continue to watch Hutton get better and better.

 

[BigRangy]

Terrible contract. Hutton is a guy you go long term with. He's the real deal.

It's not Subban bridge contract bad, but I don't think Benning negotiated hard enough here.

 

[thepuckmonster]

Terrible contract. Hutton is a guy you go long term with. He's the real deal.

It's not Subban bridge contract bad, but I don't think Benning negotiated hard enough here.

We still have a year of RFA control after this

 

[Snatcher Demko]

It's not bad, a bit higher than I would have liked but honestly this could turn out to be a steal in year 2.

Hutton is having a tough start to his sophomore year but he's loaded with skill and has a great attitude. He brings everything the Canucks lack on the back end.

 

[rypper]

Great deal!

 

[DeltaSwede]

He's being asked to provide too much this season and that will skew some opinions (when Hutton and Stecher, both of whom I really like are averaging over 20 minutes per game - that says something about your depth) - but I think he's a talented guy who can be a middle four defender with an offensive bent for a long time. The money is a bit generous but it's two years and he'll get better - not the end of the world or worth crying about.

What exactly is a middle four?

There are usually only three pairings so is it top 4, or bottom 4? not trying to be a jerk, just wondering.

Either way, I agree with you that it's a bit generous but he's only going to get better. He's had a little sophomore slump but he's a very good piece for the future.

What's 300k+/- for a team like the Canucks anyways. Lot's of cap will be coming off in the coming years.