DrChill Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Speculation is that Philly might buy out Briere of his 6.5 mil contract. Small passing center, who always shows up in the playoffs. He is getting older, but would a short term deal be a easy option to put Between Kesler and booth? Interested? Term? Money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Mind Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 I think he would be great to have. He can also play wing, so we could try him in several spots and could move anywhere in the lineup if needed. Not sure about the contract. Can't have it too long but we also can't afford a high cap hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baka Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 His contract is a little unpredictable because he will still get his Flyers money so he could do a favor and sign cheap or just ask for his value which would probably be ballpark 3-4 million. IMO Vancouver is a long shot to land Briere because of location. He has 3 teenage kids who he shares with his ex wife and all aren't going to uproot and move to Vancouver so many speculate he would just resign in a North Eastern city since most Atlantic teams are within 1-2 hour drives of each other. It's also speculated that is why he was refusing to waive his NMC even when the Flyers struggled and after the buyout talks started. With that being said if Briere can play like he did a few years ago he would be a great signing for Vancouver but personally I feel they will just get Briere from the last couple years and if Canucks fans got that he would quickly become one of the most hated players on the roster. Injury prone, embarassingly bad on defense, prone to taking bad penalties (has a not so suttle dirty edge), rapidly declining offensive production. We also called Briere Mr. Invisible in Philly because some games you literally wouldn't even notice him. If I was the Canucks I would avoid him unless he was signing dirt cheap because I truly feel his career is basically over but I have certainly been wrong before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Burrows 14 Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Yes! I've been saying this! I would love him. Perfect for our second line. 2 years at 3 mill a year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawberries Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 If he signs in the 4 mill range he would be a sweet pickup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drouin Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Playoff performer. 4m per for 2 years would be alright. Maybe 3.5-3.75m would work tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jejejester Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 See I think this is where we can get a player for cheap. They are still getting a ton of money from their old contract so they could possibly sign for a cheap cap hit. 2 years at 3.5-3.75 or 3 years at 3-3.25m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apples Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 I'll even pick him up for 5 mil. He would be sick on the Nucks. Always a clutch playoff performer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiznak Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 1yr for 3M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrChill Posted June 15, 2013 Author Share Posted June 15, 2013 I'll even pick him up for 5 mil. He would be sick on the Nucks. Always a clutch playoff performer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanucks1 Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Yes! I've been saying this! I would love him. Perfect for our second line. 2 years at 3 mill a year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsyukian Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Kesler and Booth need a playmaker and Briere would be a perfect fit... would need to grab him for cheap though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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