If thats an issue can NHL teams include cash in deals? They used to but I am unsure if they are still allowed. If so, why wouldnt the Canucks just include the bonus money to be paid to Myers in any deal?
If the Coyotes are worried about not being able to sign Cooley, I wonder if he is available in a trade? Maybe the Canucks can package this years first + prospects for Cooley?
As long as its not too much weight and the extra weight doesnt slow him down. In todays NHL with the speed, in many cases it is better to be strong and wiry rather than big and bulky.
Agree with this. if we are rebuilding and going with younger cheaper contracts, we can afford to have an operpaid player or two. Canucks just need to stop signing any older UFAs that make over 2 or 3M/year.
i know. just stating the sentiments from the articles and "early" reports posted. That being said, if he can't skate at an NHL level he is going to have issues. So that is abit concerning.
An overpayment for Bo wouldn't have been so bad but the Canucks already have too many players on the books that are overpaid. Too bad it didnt work out.