Keep in mind you guys, Treliving skirted the topic a bit (so as not to pull a Jim Benning), but when asked about Colborne, he said the price Colborne wanted was more than what he signed for in Colorado. That's what he told Steinberg and Pinder after the presser.
Treliving wasn't getting Colborne back for that $2.5M price tag, apparently.
On topic though, I would rate this free agency (so far) a B-.
The Johnson signing is outstanding. That guy's driven to perform and he and Elliot seem like one in the same person. That's going to be an outstanding tandem this season.
The Brouwer signing, however, is worrisome. All the signs looks as though Brouwer is a middle-6 winger. He fills that right-handed need on the both special teams, which is highly important for Gully. I'm certain his point totals will be inflated if he's slotted beside Gaudreau and Seanahan, but I just don't see $4.5M being worth it for the next four years. That's a huge risk. Nevermind that, but a full NTC for two years followed by a 15-team limited NTC the last two years.
Don't get me wrong, I like Brouwer, but in three years' time they'll likely be paying $4.5M for a fourth liner.
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