Ed Stein - Write up...

Hello Kevin Bieksa

Defenseman Kevin Bieksa was acquired from the Canucks in exchange for a second round draft pick in 2016. Kudos to GM Bob Murray for picking up a vet with some gas in the tank and an edge to his game. Some of the criticism of the pick up has to do with Bieksa's age and declining ability. On this team Bieksa can be an 18-20 minute per night player, he doesn't need to be on the ice as much as he was in Vancouver. Additionally, his cap hit is $4.6M this season, but his actual salary is $2.5M. A good move for a budget conscious team. The Ducks thought enough of Bieksa to give him a two year, $8M contract extension.


Have to say this is not likely to happen

I think our future looks pretty bright.

Anyone sign Mathias? Richardson? Not yet. I don't mind them leaving through UFA. It happens all the time.
- thundachunk

Richardson signed first day......

http://www.vancitybuzz.co...ssy-home-for-sale-photos/

He only wanted to play out west... that left only a small amount of teams.... unless one of the california teams was making an offer it was a bad deal. 1 year too long and 1 Million too much. Getting the extra yr should have brought the average down at least.
- SMP8719

I don't mind the length of the deal. The money was high. I think you were being quite generous with 1 million per over paid. That said even the money wasn't a big issue for me. We paid for peace of mind. You want proven strength in goal.

Eddie was never really proven. I personally had no confidence in him going into last season. He did well at the end of both season but he has never started a season. I was not happy watching him in the playoffs. There was lots of holes in his game. He did the best he could and had some strong play at times which was encouraging.

http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2015/07/daniel-sedins-5-9-million-shaughnessy-home-for-sale-photos/


- LeftCoaster

wow 6 million for that....... 5 mill just for the property I bet.

Richardson signed first day......
- SMP8719

Oh f@ck arizzona thats right totally forgot.

wow 6 million for that....... 5 mill just for the property I bet.
- SMP8719

Work with real estate some and can confirm...places regularly push $8 million in Shaughnessy these days

I don't mind the length of the deal. The money was high. I think you were being quite generous with 1 million per over paid. That said even the money wasn't a big issue for me. We paid for peace of mind. You want proven strength in goal.

Eddie was never really proven. I personally had no confidence in him going into last season. He did well at the end of both season but he has never started a season. I was not happy watching him in the playoffs. There was lots of holes in his game. He did the best he could and had some strong play at times which was encouraging.
- thundachunk

Regardless of how Lack did Miller is not the guy that was gonna win us a round. And the salary should have decreased as he got older if he got the three yrs. 6 to 5 to 4 which would have dropped the cap to 5. otherwise 2 yrs for 6. But just my opinion anyways. the blues gave up a poop load for Miller and he, if anything degraded their goalie situation. That should have been a red flag that he is no longer a top 10 goalie and his game is only going to get worse. Even Brian Elliot did well in St Louis!! That and the fact that every news platform reported that he only wanted to play on the west coast, yet we still gave him top 10 money for 3 yrs for an old declining goalie.

Work with real estate some and can confirm...places regularly push $8 million in Shaughnessy these days
- stevekariya

Places in the Valley on over an acre with a similar sized home are still at 1 million

http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2015/07/daniel-sedins-5-9-million-shaughnessy-home-for-sale-photos/


- LeftCoaster

Maybe, he wants to move. Out of the city?

Bergevin is proving to be very adept at maneuvering the salary cap with an uncanny way of making excellent trades of veteran players in their last year of contract and getting an excellent return. While Prust provided veteran leadership and toughness, it was obvious that he had lost a step. At a cap hit of $2.5 million, Prust was simply being paid to much to play on the 4th line. Prust will be missed in Montreal but most fans understand the business of the game and this was the right time to let Prust go.

From Montreal Blog.

Regardless of how Lack did Miller is not the guy that was gonna win us a round. And the salary should have decreased as he got older if he got the three yrs. 6 to 5 to 4 which would have dropped the cap to 5. otherwise 2 yrs for 6. But just my opinion anyways. the blues gave up a poop load for Miller and he, if anything degraded their goalie situation. That should have been a red flag that he is no longer a top 10 goalie and his game is only going to get worse. Even Brian Elliot did well in St Louis!! That and the fact that every news platform reported that he only wanted to play on the west coast, yet we still gave him top 10 money for 3 yrs for an old declining goalie.
- SMP8719

I think he would have won us a round, so I disagree with that but the rest that follows I think we are both on the same level.

Maybe, he wants to move. Out of the city?
- VanHockeyGuy

Impending trade? Lol. I doubt it.

http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2015/07/daniel-sedins-5-9-million-shaughnessy-home-for-sale-photos/


- LeftCoaster

I bet the deck looks out across to Hank's deck...

Mike Burnstein, 20 year head trainer also let go today.

http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2015/07/daniel-sedins-5-9-million-shaughnessy-home-for-sale-photos/


- LeftCoaster

probably just worried about the real Estate Bubble Popping.....

Mike Burnstein, 20 year head trainer also let go today.
- LeftCoaster

Here comes Gay Roberts. I actually don't mind that they are cleaning house it was inevitable. As long as they keep Patty O I am good.

probably just worried about the real Estate Bubble Popping.....
- SMP8719

Apparently they built a new place.

http://www.sportsnet.ca/h...ment-scout-gm-consultant/

Always amazes me that this guy keeps finding a job

Apparently they built a new place.
- LeftCoaster

Are he and Henrik getting a place together

Here comes Gay Roberts.
- thundachunk

Was that on purposes?

Maybe, he wants to move. Out of the city?
- VanHockeyGuy

http://www.sportsnet.ca/h...ment-scout-gm-consultant/

Always amazes me that this guy keeps finding a job
- SMP8719

He wasn't that bad.

Was that on purposes?
- anavar

Mike Burnstein, 20 year head trainer also let go today.
- LeftCoaster

He must have been there when TL was a player... Is this all about difference of opinions or performance?

Cutting deep.