Until Don says it done it is still on the table.
- Marwood

$5.5 is exactly what he deserves. No surprises, local media can get (frank)ed

$5.5 is exactly what he deserves. No surprises, local media can get (frank)ed
- CanuckDon

It is the number most people, experts or not, said would be reasonable.
No surprise that there is an outcry of hysteria. This market is so f*cked.

Where? Man we need it here.
- VanHockeyGuy

the ditch.

Richmond.

I read Benning was using Drouin as a comparable, 21-32-53, I think he signed for 5.5 million. This is a fair deal, hopefully he continues to get better or stay around that 50 point range.

Too much, too long, he's a bust, let the hysteria begin.

It is the number most people, experts or not, said would be reasonable.
No surprise that there is an outcry of hysteria. This market is so f*cked.
- Marwood

Hysteria? Gotta love uneducated, know it alls.

I read Benning was using Drouin as a comparable, 21-32-53, I think he signed for 5.5 million. This is a fair deal, hopefully he continues to get better or stay around that 50 point range.
- LeftCoaster

Kid hasn't figured out how to produce after January yet. I think he will get better, great deal.

Kid hasn't figured out how to produce after January yet. I think he will get better, great deal.
- neem55

If his point totals fall to the low 40's the comedy in the media will be awesome

If his point totals fall to the low 40's the comedy in the media will be awesome
- LeftCoaster

The worst part is, if he gets injured or something the fanbase will still get the boots out.

He is a Canucksarmy editor. He always seems to find the negatives in most of his Canucks related articles.
- Codes1087

Oh my bad. I thought he was retweeting what sportscentre had said about the contract.

I do expect most journalists to praise this contract, contrary to many vancouver and outside van fans. I`d be shocked if locking him up at that number was viewed negatively by any of the pro`s

the ditch.

Richmond.
- hillbillydeluxe

Fond memories!

the funny thing about the media (as well as some others) is that they look at the AAV number and apply it to the very second that the contract is executed.

5.5 may be slightly overpaid this coming season but over the course of the contract, it will be reasonable to good value.

If his point totals fall to the low 40's the comedy in the media will be awesome
- LeftCoaster

Can't wait for Botchford's 5 page article!!!!

the funny thing about the media (as well as some others) is that they look at the AAV number and apply it to the very second that the contract is executed.

5.5 may be slightly overpaid this coming season but over the course of the contract, it will be reasonable to good value.
- RealityChecker

The hope is that he is overpaid for only a couple years, and is underpaid through the majority

Can't wait for Botchford's 5 page article!!!!
- LordHumungous

SN will kiss Canuck ass all year TSN will scream from the highest mountain all year.

The hope is that he is overpaid for only a couple years, and is underpaid through the majority
- WhiteLie

in years 4, 5 and 6, what do you think the going rate for an average 3rd line centre will be?

i'm guessing 5+.

Benning will be on SN650 at 10 am for those interested

Not a bad deal for the Nucks now and it should only get better, especially if Bo is the future "C."

For forwards, $1M per 10 points is about right... In most cases.

Could easily see Horvat between 50-60 points this season. By those numbers $5.5M is pretty much right on the mark.

Not a bad deal for the Nucks now and it should only get better, especially if Bo is the future "C."

For forwards, $1M per 10 points is about right... In most cases.

Could easily see Horvat between 50-60 points this season. By those numbers $5.5M is pretty much right on the mark.
- As_I_See_It

Liljegren sucks

Glad you guys got him signed. Guy is the real deal.

in years 4, 5 and 6, what do you think the going rate for an average 3rd line centre will be?

i'm guessing 5+.
- RealityChecker

Average 3C, I am going to guess slightly higher than Sutter, $4.5-5

A good 3C/borderline 2C I am guessing what Bo's cap hit is

Glad you guys got him signed. Guy is the real deal.
- DuranDuran

He is no Sam Bennet but thanks

Liljegren sucks
- CanuckDon

You only wish.

SN will kiss Canuck ass all year TSN will scream from the highest mountain all year.
- VANTEL

very true.

TSN sucks.