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Originally Posted by 19Yzerman19
Anyway, this is an excellent signing by the Canucks in so far as Vrbata is actually worth $5M right now and probably will be next year, too.
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Still terrible center depth but it's by no means a basement-dweller on paper. I dunno, this looks like a 7-11 team to me.
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I guess in today's market Vrbata is worth $5M? I am still adjusting to the new economic environment. But I guess Cammalleri got $5MX5, getting Vrbata for $5MX2 is a good deal and addresses a need.
If they re-sign Santorelli they actually have amassed some really good center depth, albeit bottom 6 depth. Henrik, Bonino, Santorelli, Matthias, Richardson, and Jeffrey have all spent significant time as NHL centers. Vey can play in the middle as well. Not much in the way of top 6 center depth though.
I think if all goes well the Canucks can squeeze into the playoffs but anything but a fast start or injuries to their top guys will likely doom them.