I think Gagner is essentially Jim Benning's version of Hansen. Can play top 6, bottom 6. I am not really sure either where he fits either.
- Codes1087

Very true. He's versatile and I get he can bolster the PP…but even strength scoring is an issue and I'm not sure we can surround him with the same talent here (as he had in CLB) to succeed. Plus I watched him a lot in EDM and he seemed to struggle vs the big western teams. Having said that though if Benning can surround him with the right line mates he could be successful here.

It's a good fit. Now Miller and Kesler can hug each other when they are dumped out of the PO's next year.
- LordHumungous

Now they can compare Silver medals

Heard this morn that we are probably picking up Nilsson/Gagner/MDZ and Burmistrov... honestly if all these deals are cheap and short term they really aren't that bad, we could really squeeze some offence out of these guys.
- Crazybagoham

Burmistrov is a shrewd pickup IMO if true. Kid showed massive upside last year in ARZ with 14 pts in 26 games. I'm on board with MDZ and Nilsson as well. Gagner 'could' fit but some pretty smart shuffling will need to take place. But I also like the fact that Benning is giving Green pieces to work/build with in his first year as coach.

Now they can compare Silver medals
- Crazybagoham

No doubt right?

Kesler can mentor Miller into his Natural Born Loser program!

gagner 3 x 3.15 done
del zotto 2 x 3 done

nilsson 2 x 2.5 done

Burmistrov is a shrewd pickup IMO if true. Kid showed massive upside last year in ARZ with 14 pts in 26 games. I'm on board with MDZ and Nilsson as well. Gagner 'could' fit but some pretty smart shuffling will need to take place. But I also like the fact that Benning is giving Green pieces to work/build with in his first year as coach.
- LordHumungous

I see Gagner on Sutters wing. Sutter has a good shot and Gagner a good pass.

nilsson 2 x 2.5 done
- Codes1087

.5 too much imo

.5 too much imo
- Retinalz

beats Miller and his 6 million cap hit

beats Miller and his 6 million cap hit
- Codes1087

True

.5 too much imo
- Retinalz

Who cares this is our new reality guys, we have to overpay players because nobody wants to come to a sh!t team

Who cares this is our new reality guys, we have to overpay players because nobody wants to come to a sh!t team
- CanuckDon

2.5 million for a stop-gap backup goalie at 27 years old is actually quite good. Nilsson wasn't great, but wasn't bad by any means last year. Mason to the jets at 4.1 AAV is 2.1 too much.

.5 too much imo
- Retinalz

Colin Wilson traded to COL for a 2019 4th round pick. WTF. How did Sakic do that?

beats Miller and his 6 million cap hit
- Codes1087

Yep. Plus Nilsson was on pace for a better save % last year at .923 where Miller was .914. We get Nilsson at almost a third of the price as Miller and we get a better save %

Nice work Benning.!

Jim Benning‏ @JimBenningGM 8m8 minutes ago

Even with these signings, I still expect the opportunity to pass on another Tkachuk at the draft next year. #Brady #Canucks #FreeAgentFrenzy

Colin Wilson traded to COL for a 2019 4th round pick. WTF. How did Sakic do that?
- Codes1087

Clearing cap space

Clearing cap space
- VANTEL

Duchene for Johansen?

Jim Benning‏ @JimBenningGM 8m8 minutes ago

Even with these signings, I still expect the opportunity to pass on another Tkachuk at the draft next year. #Brady #Canucks #FreeAgentFrenzy
- VANTEL

Duchene for Johansen?
- Codes1087

Bonino, 4yrs 4mil+

Bonino:

49 points
39 points
29 points
37 points

4.1 Shmill per year.


Got to play alongside Kesssel on a 3rd line. Behind Crosby and Malkin. Who pays a 3C 4 million! Other than JB with Sutter...

Colin Wilson traded to COL for a 2019 4th round pick. WTF. How did Sakic do that?
- Codes1087

Nashville was going to buy him out. Trust me, Sakic will never do anything good

Bonino, 4yrs 4mil+
- Kaynine

Johansen still needs to be signed though. Duchene has been linked to NSH. If the top 4 D are untouchable, someone else significant will have to be going back.

2.5 million for a stop-gap backup goalie at 27 years old is actually quite good. Nilsson wasn't great, but wasn't bad by any means last year. Mason to the jets at 4.1 AAV is 2.1 too much.
- Codes1087

Our total cap hit in goal is 6mil, nice signing by JB

Bonino:

49 points
39 points
29 points
37 points

4.1 Shmill per year.


Got to play alongside Kesssel on a 3rd line. Behind Crosby and Malkin. Who pays a 3C 4 million! Other than JB with Sutter...
- storm88

Gagner had 50 points and cost us $3.15MM. Way better deal