absolutely not directed at you or Vantel, but since when do we benchmark what a Dman should or shouldn't make based off of points.

McAvoy is one of the best 5v5 defenders in the league. He makes the same as Seth Jones, is 3 years younger, and is 100x better. Not only is he a top pairing Dman at 5v5, but hes also first unit PP, gets shots through consistently, and is only getting better.

I dunno, considering what other Dmen got paid this off season, I would take Makar/McAvoy at their new contracts than Heiskanen/Hughes/Werenski/Jones/Pelech/Pulock/Hamilton at theirs.
- Codes1087

Heiskenin that's it. Contract is fine. Kid earned it. He's a beast. There's a reason we aren't that good and solid de is a huge part

Heiskenin that's it. Contract is fine. Kid earned it. He's a beast. There's a reason we aren't that good and solid de is a huge part
- Jkuzzi

If only the Canucks had Dumba eh?

I understand Petro and Hamilton, given their reputations, but how do you have McAvoy over the guy who literally just won the Norris last year?
- NorthNuck

I don't base it just off points.

Even Jfresh War has given McAvoy 100% and Fox only 99%

Heiskenin that's it. Contract is fine. Kid earned it. He's a beast. There's a reason we aren't that good and solid de is a huge part
- Jkuzzi

Most D are overpaid, especially those that aren't Norris calibre all-around D-men like Hedman, Makar, Heiskanen or even Dahlin who took a reasonable bridge. Most of the D that got huge contracts are either PMD's that need to be sheltered defensively (like Hughes, Barrie, Jones and Werenski) or defensive D that just hang back and don't do much else like Pulock, Pelech and Ekholm. Sadly, the Heiskanen contract basically set the market even though I don't think he's worth that much over the long term and the SCF run the Stars had kind of raised his profile to where that sort of deal was offered.

Heiskanen set the minimum for an 8 year deal for everyone and Dahlin set the bridge price. It's shocking that for a lot of the D that got signed, they went 6-8 year deals (even if some were 27+) knowing that the deals will look horrible in 3-4 years as the player ages and gets injured.

If only the Canucks had Dumba eh?
- 1970vintage

Someone like himself is fine. 5 mill top 4 de. You bet. Boeser looks good

Tick tock.

Another 20 minutes if bullpoop before the damn songs.

Another 20 minutes if bullpoop before the damn songs.
- A_SteamingLombardi

tick tok indeed.

The good thing about starting the season on the road is the endless roster announcements we get to hear of other teams that we couldn't give a rats ass about

tick tok indeed.

- dbot

I hope every game on this road trip aren't home openers.

I hope every game on this road trip aren't home openers.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Bettman Hates US

Claude Giroux-Sean Couturier-Travis Konecny
Joel Farabee-Derick Brassard-Cam Atkinson
Oskar Lindblom-Scott Laughton-James van Riemsdyk
Maxwell Willman-Nate Thompson-Nicolas Aube-Kubel

Ivan Provorov-Ryan Ellis
Travis Sanheim-Justin Braun
Nick Seeler-Keith Yandle

Carter Hart

No Hayes, Risto, Morin or ZacMac.

HAve the Canucks always had those Green TD stickers on the lids?

Nice pass Miller

Nice pass Miller
- VANTEL

Hirsch calling him out.
Not doing a good role as a Cheech fill in.

HAve the Canucks always had those Green TD stickers on the lids?
- dbot

Always?

Myers

Myers
- NorthNuck

HAve the Canucks always had those Green TD stickers on the lids?
- dbot

2nd year now with something on the helmet. Don't you remember some whining about Ads on helmets and jerseys?

What's with Greens system that the Canucks aren't allowed to have a shot on net within the first 5 minutes of the game? 70% of the games under Greens

Holy I never realized how much Cheech lets there be quiet between play by plays

Green has them firing on all cylinders early I see.

2nd year now with something on the helmet. Don't you remember some whining about Ads on helmets and jerseys?

What's with Greens system that the Canucks aren't allowed to have a shot on net within the first 5 minutes of the game? 70% of the games under Greens
- manvanfan

Yeh i remember the chat, they just seem to stick out more today (1st game i've watched tbh)

Green has them firing on all cylinders early I see.
- VANTEL

We love a good comeback.

Holy I never realized how much Cheech lets there be quiet between play by plays
- NorthNuck

Reminds me more of a radio play by play guy.

Holy I never realized how much Cheech lets there be quiet between play by plays
- NorthNuck

He's busy putting ketchup on stuff.