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[Signing] Canucks sign D Michael Del Zotto [2 year x $3.0M AAV]


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1 minute ago, Outsiders said:

They Obviously don't think Juolevi is ready for the NHL full time yet. Allows him to develop and physically mature. I bet they are thinking. 1 year of junior, 1 season in the AHL with a call up at the trade deadline when they deal Del Zotto. Good not to rush him smart move

Him and Petterson ready same year is what I think JBTL banking on. 

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14 minutes ago, b3. said:

Also no issues with this.

 

Will be a great revenue generator for Brandis.

LOL! 

 

Very happy with this contract... 2 years, 3 AAV... Can't believe I'm about to say it but Jimbo you signed a great contract. 

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Benning is slowly turning this ship around which is fantastic to see. Another low risk, high reward signing. What's most exciting is that DZ is young and can easily have a bounce back year. He easily fits our 1st unit PP with Stecher, Bo, Boeser, Baer, and one of the Sedins. Can't wait!

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2 minutes ago, Freeridebc said:

Him and Petterson ready same year is what I think JBTL banking on. 

I think Petterson is at least 3 seasons away. He will likely go to Sweden for 2 years then come to N/A(Utica) and play a full season there. He needs to mature physically like Juolevi but Ollie is 180-185 and I personally don't think he will need 3 years. Maybe 2. 1 in Junior/1 in Utica

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5 minutes ago, Outsiders said:

They Obviously don't think Juolevi is ready for the NHL full time yet. Allows him to develop and physically mature. I bet they are thinking. 1 year of junior, 1 season in the AHL with a call up at the trade deadline when they deal Del Zotto. Good not to rush him smart move

Yup.  Exactly.  This signing is a rebuilding move.  It's set up to keep our prospects (Juiolevvi) developing.

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A good stop gap signing. Gives OJ some development time. 

 

The salary is a bit higher than I thought but it's only for 2 years and it's not like we will be needing it in the next 2 years anyways.

 

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3 minutes ago, canuckpuckluck15 said:

Not sure if I am 100% onboard with this one. I love Nilsson and Gagner, but is MDZ good enough at D? Happy with term and $. I understand the team needs players but I don't think MDZ is a god enough defender.

He doesn't have to be if paired with Gudbranson or Tanev.

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Still has some upside, but probably my least favourite signing today.  I just dont believe he has shown he can offer enough to warrant 3m.  

 

Probably an upgrade over Sbisa though...

 

Hopefully he can manage to play a full season for us without getting injured.  Something he has accomplished.... Never.

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