Its their only option with how much cap space they have to work with

They also seem to be methodically locking in their core players for 6-8 years, adding DeBrusk as a core piece (they hope) for 7 years. This will start to pay off in coming years as salaries escalate. Some people thought they committed to much to sign J.T. long term. Now he looks like a bargain. DeBrusk will turn into a bargain. I am guessing so will Hronic by years 2 or 3. Petey hopefully going forward. What they won't do is sign a Tanev till he's 40. Boston locked in Zadorov till he's 35, $5mil for a 4/5 defenceman, Lindholm till he's 36. That may make sense for the Bruins but didn't for the Canucks management. I also like that they're building a Tocchet team. The Canucks were way too soft 3+ years ago. Now they are prioritizing grit and tenacity & DeBrusk is a sign of that. Too bad Big Z got priced out. $4mil X 5 might have worked but not $5 X 6 for that role.

@@DavidAllison-qs8wn everyone that said Millers contract was bad was dumb. I felt weird having to defend that contract

@@BrodyCanuck Agreed. Some guys really come through on a contract, others just want the payday. Miller is earning it and then some. I think (hope) DeBrusk might be like that. A lot of that is Tocchet. Guys want to play hard for him. Players who don't deliver are moved on. If Miller had been a UFA this year on July 1 somebody would have paid him $11+ mil, 6 years, easy. He's locked-in on a team that he leads instead. That is building something good. It's not just the money. Players want to win. I like a team that cultivates loyalty. I used to respect Tampa but they sorta crapped on Stamkos, who deserved better after 16 years. So they got Guentzel. But future players will remember that. Burning francise players is bad. I remember when the Canucks did that to Linden, then sucked with Messier. Bad mojo.

I completely agree and watching him closely playing Toronto knowing he'd be available and the Canucks have always been rumored to be interested I was very impressed with his whole game. DeBrusk was extremely fast and on top of Leafs players immediately playing like he was possessed and winning most puck battles, driving to the net hard and sniping when needed. Playing with Petey who I think will be back as good or better than ever will be a great fit getting in on the forcheck and making space all while being able to bring enough skills to gel with him also. If it's Hoglander who I see taking more steps with them we know how great Hoglander's speed and forcheck is with the high skill level I really see that line causing other teams fits and producing big time!

Poolside cocktails at noon may have some side effects

He’s smoking that Edmonton pack lol

😂

has no one ever heard of a five finger diacount? that makes the thumb a finger

He showed up in the bubble playoffs - led the team. So your saying, based on one weak playoff performance, in a year where he scored 89 points (over 100 the year before) , the Canucks should ditch him? Pretty weak logic.

If you can afford that kind of talent you better figure out how to protect him.Would you drive a Rolls through Surrey without insurance.Get him a pair of big wingers and Petey may consistantly surpass 100 points.We have all seen he has that kind of skill so stop using him as a punching bag.In the playoffs he spent most of his ice time on his ass.Could see how he might lose heart.When you have the big dogs opening up the ice everybody plays a little bigger.I think that's all Petey needs.

Zzz

You certainly have had the mkultra treatment.

deranged lol

Yawn

Wow, that was both rambling, and unconvincing.

Or maybe he breaks through.

@@hklinker Maybe. We will see. DeBrusk is streaky and watching his dips is very frustrating. Good luck.

​@@sorryfortheinconveniencemost of what you are saying about Debrusk. You can switch the name Lindholm and it wouldn't be far from identical. Good luck 👍