Looks like a good contract because of the term and the money doesn't handcuff the Canucks based on their salary situation.
Canucks are in a tough spot because they should go for a full rebuild and but with the Sisters still there and basically impossible to move they pretty much will always be too good to fall into the bottom 3.
I guess it makes sense to make some short term signings like this while trying to add some younger pieces as well but as we have seen that is likely just delaying inevitable tear down that will be necessary.
I think many are underestimating the Canucks, likely based on them being rivals. At worst they are pretty similar to the team that started last season, minus a lot of the drama they had.
Miller vs. Luongo fairly similar and a huge upgrade over Lack. Defense pretty much the same as Garrison was crap and Sbisa at least replaces that. Offense loses the top end talent of Kesler but has more depth outside of the top line.
I don't see the Canucks making the play-offs but they should also be comfortably ahead of the bottom 5 teams. I would put them in the 10-12 group ahead of Calgary and Edmonton with Winnipeg and Nashville.
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