Confirmed Signing with Link: [VAN] F Daniel Sprong signs with the Canucks (1 year, $975k)

[Canucks LB]

It's July 20th, what do you expect? If somebody was going to pay Sprong far more $, it would have happened by now. Teams have the leverage this late in the game.

No, I understand, it’s just unbelievable value, I was thinking 1.75, maybe 1.5 if we’re lucky

 

[canuckslover10]

Canucks needed another top 6 winger they would have had to play Heinen or suter in the top 6 this way they can play Sprong in the top 6 and try to work with him defensively to make him a neutral defensive player and play him with either Petey or Miller, also he might be a solid add for our power play.

 

[LemonSauceD]

Under $1M is crazy

 

[VIPettersson]

Love it!

 

[Skolman]

Under $1M is crazy

Apparently he didn't have much value at all around the league, especially considering he had to wait 3 weeks to get this deal.

 

[Nucker42]

I've heard some people talking about too many players so the prospect won't get a chance. I've never heard of teams complaining about depth. They didn't have enough and when Boeser went down they didn't have a lot of options.

DeBrusk, Heinen, Sprong can all play top 6

 

[JohanFranzenstein]

This might be the best deal in free agency

 

[Canucks LB]

Apparently he didn't have much value at all around the league, especially considering he had to wait 3 weeks to get this deal.

Good players don’t sign early sometimes, mistakes are made by the agent, and you get good value

 

[innitfam]

I really wonder if this opens up Hoglander in a move for a Top 4 D

I mean they kinda have to, there are way too many forwards at this point.

 

[Canucks LB]

I mean they kinda have to, there are way too many forwards at this point.

What do you think our top four lines look like?

 

[Bgav]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1814739147346878595

Under a million, no way?!

this canucks management is unbelievable man

In b4 oilers fans say it’s an overpay

 

[EpochLink]

Under a million? Cool

 

[Senor Catface]

In b4 oilers fans say it’s an overpay

This should help

 

[canuckslover10]

I mean they kinda have to, there are way too many forwards at this point.

Nah honestly seeing how hurt we were in the playoffs I think we are going for the depth approach and use a pick or two and a prospect to pick a top 4 dman close to the deadline.

 

[Skolman]

Good players don’t sign early sometimes, mistakes are made by the agent, and you get good value

Right, I'm sure teams were lining up for him since July 1st if he just signed for 975k on July 20th.

 

[wonton15]

He likely took less to play in Vancouver than to play on a bottom feeder. Allvin masterclass.

 

[JediOrderPizza]

Good value for that amount, really weird player tho.

He plays like a Kovalchuk cosplayer.

 

[innitfam]

What do you think our top four lines look like?

Not sure about line combos but adding Sprong with no subtractions puts them at like 16 NHL caliber forwards of varying degrees

Petey
Miller
Boeser
DeBrusk
Hoglander
Garland
Joshua
Bleuger
Heinen
Sherwood
Suter
Podkolzin
PDG
Aman
Sprong
Karlsson

Obviously some of these guys will be in the AHL anyway but still

 

[Ezekial]

At sub 1 million it's a great get. Can put up points for sure, but is an absolute sieve.

 

[Jannik Hansen]

I would have been fine with 1.5 million. A fully buriable cap hit is beautiful.

 

[Face Of Bear]

cant help but think his hairline has 99% to do with no one wanting him

 

[Canucks LB]

Not sure about line combos but adding Sprong with no subtractions puts them at like 16 NHL caliber forwards of varying degrees

Petey
Miller
Boeser
DeBrusk
Hoglander
Garland
Joshua
Bleuger
Heinen
Sherwood
Suter
Podkolzin
PDG
Aman
Sprong
Karlsson

Obviously some of these guys will be in the AHL anyway but still

So we need a C and Willander or top 4 D at deadline to finish up the roster

 

[robes1]

Ooof, I hope he's able to find a semi-decent apartment to rent with that salary in Vancouver

 

[wonton15]

In b4 oilers fans say it’s an overpay

Skinner at $3M or Sprong at a buriable sub $1M?

 

[Canucks LB]

Nearly 20 goals averaging under 13 a game

For 1 million