-Vintage Canuck- Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Quote Vancouver, BC - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has signed goaltender Anders Nilsson to a two-year, one-way contract worth an annual average value of $2,500,000. "Anders has a big, athletic frame and we expect that he will compete at high level when called upon," said Benning. "Alongside Jacob, we feel his addition will continue to make us competitive every night at the goaltending position." Nilsson, 27, played 26 games during the 2016.17 season with Buffalo posting a 10-10-4 record along with a .923 save percentage and a 2.67 GAA. In 78 career NHL games split between Buffalo, St. Louis, Edmonton and the New York Islanders, he has posted a record of 29-32-8 along with a .908 save percentage and a 2.94 GAA. Internationally the Lulea, Sweden native has represented his country twice in international competitions, winning a bronze at both the 2014 World Championship and the 2010 World Junior Championship. The 6-5, 229-pound goaltender also played the 2014.15 season with AK Bars Kazan of the KHL. Nilsson was originally selected by the New York Islanders in the third round, 62nd overall, at the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. https://www.nhl.com/canucks/news/canucks-sign-anders-nilsson/c-290252042 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rough Neck Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 You are fast. Bravo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoughtysCheck Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 meh, good stop gap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsMillerTime Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Just now, -Vintage Canuck- said: That's a great term, great cap hit Solid signing yet again Benning. The anti everything crowd is going to be hard pressed to do anything but mope at this point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b3. Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Another good deal by Benning. This gives Demko a lot of time, and will keep Markstrom competitive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollumpus Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 1 minute ago, ItsMillerTime said: Wow 2 years not confident in Demko? Demko starts in the AHL. Good for his development, no? regards, G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coryberg Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 2 minutes ago, ItsMillerTime said: Wow 2 years not confident in Demko? Thatcher will be 23 when this deal is up. Good time to step up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Solid pick up, we don't need elite Goaltending, we need good depth guys who can up there value towards the end of their contracts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsMillerTime Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Just now, coryberg said: Thatcher will be 23 when this deal is up. Good time to step up Ya I guess but I was thinking about myself when I was younger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucklehead80 Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 3 minutes ago, ItsMillerTime said: Wow 2 years not confident in Demko? Gives Demko time. If Demko is ready, it's only Anders Nilsson. He won't stand in Demko''s way like a Ryan Miller would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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canuckpuckluck1 Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 17 hours ago, ItsMillerTime said: Wow 2 years not confident in Demko? Really? he needs time to get his game in order. He is a great prospect but lets make sure he is comfortable before we throw him to the wolves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuckin Kingsly Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 5 minutes ago, ItsMillerTime said: Wow 2 years not confident in Demko? Demko needs two years to develop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 In comparison, I think we did alright: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E. Lindros Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Surprised his cap hit is this high but lets hope he pushes marky and they are solid in net for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E. Lindros Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Just now, Hutton Wink said: In comparison, I think we did alright: 1yr vs 2. Pavelec got 1.3m for 1 yr. I would have done that deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhukini Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 9 minutes ago, Warhippy said: That's a great term, great cap hit Solid signing yet again Benning. The anti everything crowd is going to be hard pressed to do anything but mope at this point Believe me, if they want to complain, they'll find a way to complain about a puppy playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 I think this is my favorite of the four signings - although I like the other three as well, particularly the Burmistrov deal, and the Del Zotto term and hit. If Gagner can sustain, he'll be worth more than his contract as well. Nilsson will make a great tandem with Markstrom - really glad the team went this route. Really good value signings by GMJB, none of which overcommit or cause any cap problems moving forward. The competition up front will be healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down by the River Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 1 minute ago, E. Lindros said: 1yr vs 2. Pavelec got 1.3m for 1 yr. I would have done that deal Except Pavelec has zero upside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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