canuckistani Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Assuming the Canucks wanted to trade away Burrows, while retaining 2.25 million (maximum allowed), what would an Alex Burrows at 2.25 million be worth ? My 'approximation' (and i have just a guess, nothing more) would be a late 3rd rounder/4th rounder and a journeyman AHL-er in return. Is that a fair idea or would Burrows deal fall under the 'toxic' category that no team would want under any circumstance ? Or, is he worth a lot more than i give him credit for ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsMillerTime Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Not worth a third but maybe a late 4th or early 5th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dral Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 >>>>>> Dorsett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 He's worth an epic piece of legendary poetry, before moving on to sunnier climes... Someone literary best pen 'Ode To A Banished-Burr', when the time is nigh. Will honestly feel the end to the era(officially) when AB moves on. He's one of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Neilsons Towel Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 In my opinion, he is worth more to us as a 4th line grinder and mentor for the youth movement than he would be in any kind of trade return. We would have to retain half his salary and would still probably only get either a 4th/5th round pick OR an AHL quality forward with no NHL potential. It just wouldn't be worth it IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 @ $2.25 million? Do we really need him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckistani Posted April 27, 2016 Author Share Posted April 27, 2016 11 minutes ago, Warhippy said: @ $2.25 million? Do we really need him? No, as in for other teams. What will other teams be willing to offer us for 2.25 million dollar Burrows ? He as a player is worth more to the Canucks than not, but freeing up some cap-space and more importantly, roster space would be the main benefit of moving/buying out Burrows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Provost Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 More importantly, What would Burrows be worth if the other team is only paying $1.5-2.0 in real dollars. Many teams aren't bumping up against the cap ceiling and work on internal budgets. Even retaining $1.5 million in cap ($1 million in salary) makes him pretty attractive one would think. It is also not out of the realm of possibility that we could unload one of our cheap extra young depth players who need to clear waivers to get sent down (not all of them are going to be on the team) and in return for receiving that, a team will take either Burrows or Higgins without salary being retained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intoewsables Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 I think he'd have more value at the deadline with 50% retention, but he's still a decent bottom-six guy who can play defensive minutes and chip in 20-25 points. With just one year left on his deal, I'd be very surprised if there wasn't at least a few teams out there interested for a mid-round pick. He can still be a useful player in the right situation, even if he's not capable of playing on a top line anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadcanucks Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Salary cap shouldn't be an issue for the Canucks for this upcoming season, so IMHO, any discussion related to Burrows and salary cap is moot. As a few have already stated, Burrows' value to the Canucks is far greater as a 4th line roster player/veteran presence. I've been banging the trade/buy-out Burrows drum for 2 years, but given what I view as the current set of circumstances (i.e., plenty of cap space for 2016-2017, lots of young 'uns, Burrows' reputation as a solid senior citizen, Burrows being useful as a third/fourth liner, etc.), Burrows on an expiring contract is worth more to the Canucks on the roster vs. a late round pick & journeyman AHLer (which is what he would fetch). I never thought I would have said this even as recent as this past autumn, but I would be all for Burrows retiring as a Canuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kloubek Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Heck, for 2m I'd want him on the Canucks as a 4th line winger. He's seriously lost his previous scoring touch but is still a gritty player who can chip in. Personally, I would not at all be surprised (nor upset) to see him play out his remaining year. We really don't need a lot of cap space this coming year anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putgolzin Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 10 minutes ago, Intoewsables said: I think he'd have more value at the deadline with 50% retention, but he's still a decent bottom-six guy who can play defensive minutes and chip in 20-25 points. With just one year left on his deal, I'd be very surprised if there wasn't at least a few teams out there interested for a mid-round pick. He can still be a useful player in the right situation, even if he's not capable of playing on a top line anymore. This. He's still worth something to us over the course of this season. If he can bring us something more at the trade deadline, that would be great for us, for him and for the team that would pick him up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckistani Posted April 27, 2016 Author Share Posted April 27, 2016 I don't disagree, that burrows offers some value to Canucks, that is not the point. The point is, i wonder what Burrows will fetch at the Draft day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Burr at 50% plus rights to Vey or something similar to that might get us something... That said, I'd still prefer we waive him to Utica. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadiangunner Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 13 minutes ago, J.R. said: Burr at 50% plus rights to Vey or something similar to that might get us something... That said, I'd still prefer we waive him to Utica. If you throw in rights to Vey you will be getting a lesser return. Vey has negative value at this stge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 1 minute ago, canadiangunner said: If you throw in rights to Vey you will be getting a lesser return. Vey has negative value at this stge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toews Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 This seems like deadline trade rather than an offseason one. It seems unlikely that Burrows bounces back but he can still provide value to a team playing 4th line minutes and I would guess some team might pay a 3rd for that. It will also give him a chance at winning a Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadiangunner Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 52 minutes ago, J.R. said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Goose Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 2 hours ago, kloubek said: Heck, for 2m I'd want him on the Canucks as a 4th line winger. He's seriously lost his previous scoring touch but is still a gritty player who can chip in. Personally, I would not at all be surprised (nor upset) to see him play out his remaining year. We really don't need a lot of cap space this coming year anyway. And he is a great leader in the locker room and on the ice. If the Canucks somehow manage a top 3 pick, I don't think the Nucks have to run out and get a top 6 forward. Just keep Burr to mentor for another year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalky Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 He could be a great depth guy in Utica if he clears waivers. Veteran depth in the minors is never a bad thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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