Confirmed Signing with Link: [VAN] F Dakota Joshua signs extension with the Canucks (4 years, $3.25M AAV)

[Sens Vader]

Damn was hoping to snag him on FA

Good one Van!

 

[Porter Stoutheart]

I guess he really likes Vancouver. Seems like he is leaving a lot of money on the table to stay there.

 

[Hockeyfrilla]

Swedish chef is cooking

 

[canadianmagpie]

Would have preferred a high $2+ million contract more but it’s only $500k then what I would have been happy to sign him for. Thought he’d get a $4+ contract in free agency though because of his skillset.

 

[Regal]

I didn’t think it made sense to bring him back if he was going to get max value. At this number I think it’s pretty solid in terms of lowering the regression risk. I just hoping it doesn’t mean the team is out on a bigger fish to play with Petey

 

[HitterD]

Nice signing! 15 million left in cap space, can the Canucks get one or both of Zadorov and Lindholm signed?

 

[Empoleon8771]

shooting >20% suddenly at 28 makes me question sustainability too but obviously he has other attributes and the cap space probably doesn't matter long-term

Yeah a similar player in Brandon Tanev cost the Penguins 6 years at $3.5 million with a lower cap a couple of years ago.

Are there risks with Joshua? Definitely, but the fact that he signed what looks like a legitimately fair deal (instead of something asinine you usually see in UFA) makes those risks pretty much irrelevant.

 

[Sideline]

Risky contract for a bottom 6 winger, but good for him getting paid.

 

[RedHawkDown]

Allvin is a fantastic GM, wow.

 

[Canucks LB]

Even if he does not deliver results like last year, some team would give him another shot, the cap will be peanuts in a few years.

Basically small/No risk deal

 

[Canucks LB]

Allvin is a fantastic GM, wow.

He’s really establishing himself as one of the best in the league

 

[Drew Doubty]

shooting >20% suddenly at 28 makes me question sustainability too but obviously he has other attributes and the cap space probably doesn't matter long-term

He's a smart PK guy and was top 10 in hits last year despite missing 15 or so games. Even if he becomes a 15 goal, 30 pt 3rd-liner it's worth it. I think he still has untapped upside. He moves well for a big man and has great hands in tight.

 

[BCNate]

Yeah a similar player in Brandon Tanev cost the Penguins 6 years at $3.5 million with a lower cap a couple of years ago.

Are there risks with Joshua? Definitely, but the fact that he signed what looks like a legitimately fair deal (instead of something asinine you usually see in UFA) makes those risks pretty much irrelevant.

Even if he drops a few goals from last year, he still brings a ton of physicality and is a very good penalty killer. I think it's worth the risk at this $.

 

[Satan]

This is a steal

 

[Canucks LB]

I think it’s also important to note that, even if he’s not scoring, he hits like a truck, and is one of the best penalty killers on our team.

That leaves about 17m to sign A top 6 Winger ( or two ) and a defender + Silovs.

Easily dooable

 

[Buresflyingelbow]

4 years this is a great contract. If we get Guentzel and one of Zadorov or Tanev this was a great offseason. If we somehow get all 3 it’s a homerun.

 

[Sergei Shirokov]

Excellent. If he played a whole season he would've scored 20 goals easily, getting that for 3.25 has value-contract potential for VAN. Top PKer too on-top of his physical ability.

Allvin having the summer of his life so far

 

[GOilers88]

Seems like a pretty decent extension. The concern with career fringe players putting it together for a payday and then regressing is always going to be a thing. But they couldn't let him go, and it's hardly a terrible deal if he does slip back a bit.


Good signing for DJ and the Canucks.

 

[innitfam]

Like this deal. Hope Joshua can keep it up.

 

[MikeK]

Great contract. Anyone who says otherwise is a hater. Every team in the league would have happily given this out. Canucks are doing a great job.

 

[TheBeard]

Took a hometown discount.

So generous of him.

 

[Unbiased Fan]

Now Zandorov will sign 8 x 3.5

 

[Sam de Mtl]

Nice contract, nice player.

 

[KrisLetAngry]

Solid deal. Not too long and nor too high.

Really like it for Vancouver.

 

[Uncle Scrooge]

Joshua is the type of player who would've gathered a ton of interest I think. Someone always overpays a guy like that.

Good for Van to get it done. Seems like the players are on board keeping the band together, in this case the 3rd line that was so good for them.