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Meers · 11-01-2013, 01:23 PM

I'm surprised by how comparatively reasonable the term was.

Could the Canucks have replaced their point production for $14 M on the UFA market in the summer? No. So, from that perspective the deal is a no brainer for Gillis.

I expect they will be overpaid over the last year or two of the contract - but, given their manic fitness levels, there's a slim chance they might pull an Alfreddson and keep performing at a pretty high level.

11-01-2013, 01:23 PM	#30
Meers Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Jun 2007 Exp:	I'm surprised by how comparatively reasonable the term was. Could the Canucks have replaced their point production for $14 M on the UFA market in the summer? No. So, from that perspective the deal is a no brainer for Gillis. I expect they will be overpaid over the last year or two of the contract - but, given their manic fitness levels, there's a slim chance they might pull an Alfreddson and keep performing at a pretty high level.