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CanuckJohnny · 11-19-2023, 01:29 AM

Vancouver Free Agency Recap

DAY 1 DEALS:
Linden again pursued Paul Martin aggressively and this time he got Martin to commit for one year to the Canucks. The veteran should slot into the top four and play a regular role on the blueline. He also added Max Lapierre for his experience, sandpaper and overall versatility and responsibility. Lapierre will make sure any young guns trying to make the team will have to earn it.

SIGNING: LW Nikita Filatov (RUS 56gp, 27-43-70, -5) - 3 yrs, $915k AAV
An offensively skilled winger with good skating ability, Filatov was once a highly touted prospect. Trevor Linden lured him back to this side of the ocean for one last chance to prove he belongs in the best league in the world. He can be inconsistent at times and is a defensive liability, but with the right fit he could play a PP role with limited 5 on 5 minutes and find success due to his abundant talent.

SIGNING: C Marcel Goc (GER 48gp, 15-20-35, -2) - 2 yrs, $575k AAV
Goc spent a year overseas after playing a depth role with Pittsburgh the year previous in their Cup run. The 32 year old pivot won't net you many points but he is responsible in his own end and decent at faceoffs and brings some experience and intangible.

TRADE: CAR acquires LD Nick Holden (82gp, 5-16-21, -6), 2018 VAN 7th, 2019 VAN 7th; VAN acquires rights to LW Brandon Tanev (AHL 81gp, 15-33-48, +1, 127pim). Analysis - with the signing of Martin, Holden's spot in Vancouver's top four was pretty clearly taken and rather than pay him second pair money for third pairing minutes they ship him out, along with a couple late round future draft picks, for the rights to RFA Brandon Tanev. Talks had stalled between Tanev and Hurricanes management so they flip him to Vancouver for an NHL defenseman. Tanev won't get you a lot of points at the NHL level but he plays a gritty, defensively sound game with a lot of energy and the Canucks are needing some depth in their bottom six after moving out some of their role players like Richardson and Letestu.

SIGNING: LW Brandon Tanev (AHL 81gp, 15-33-48, +1) - 3 yrs, $675k AAV
The Canucks put pen to paper to get their most recent acquisition on the ice for training camp.

SIGNING: G Casey DeSmith (AHL 39gp, 2.00gaa, .934sv%, 26w) - 1 yr, $575k AAV
Vancouver shores up their minor league goaltending depth (Stolarz was the lone goalie under NHL contract in Utica) by signing DeSmith. At 25, DeSmith may have some potential to develop into an NHL backup but time is running short to make an impression.

11-19-2023, 01:29 AM	#103
CanuckJohnny All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2022 Posts: 554	Vancouver Free Agency Recap DAY 1 DEALS: Linden again pursued Paul Martin aggressively and this time he got Martin to commit for one year to the Canucks. The veteran should slot into the top four and play a regular role on the blueline. He also added Max Lapierre for his experience, sandpaper and overall versatility and responsibility. Lapierre will make sure any young guns trying to make the team will have to earn it. SIGNING: LW Nikita Filatov (RUS 56gp, 27-43-70, -5) - 3 yrs, $915k AAV An offensively skilled winger with good skating ability, Filatov was once a highly touted prospect. Trevor Linden lured him back to this side of the ocean for one last chance to prove he belongs in the best league in the world. He can be inconsistent at times and is a defensive liability, but with the right fit he could play a PP role with limited 5 on 5 minutes and find success due to his abundant talent. SIGNING: C Marcel Goc (GER 48gp, 15-20-35, -2) - 2 yrs, $575k AAV Goc spent a year overseas after playing a depth role with Pittsburgh the year previous in their Cup run. The 32 year old pivot won't net you many points but he is responsible in his own end and decent at faceoffs and brings some experience and intangible. TRADE: CAR acquires LD Nick Holden (82gp, 5-16-21, -6), 2018 VAN 7th, 2019 VAN 7th; VAN acquires rights to LW Brandon Tanev (AHL 81gp, 15-33-48, +1, 127pim). Analysis - with the signing of Martin, Holden's spot in Vancouver's top four was pretty clearly taken and rather than pay him second pair money for third pairing minutes they ship him out, along with a couple late round future draft picks, for the rights to RFA Brandon Tanev. Talks had stalled between Tanev and Hurricanes management so they flip him to Vancouver for an NHL defenseman. Tanev won't get you a lot of points at the NHL level but he plays a gritty, defensively sound game with a lot of energy and the Canucks are needing some depth in their bottom six after moving out some of their role players like Richardson and Letestu. SIGNING: LW Brandon Tanev (AHL 81gp, 15-33-48, +1) - 3 yrs, $675k AAV The Canucks put pen to paper to get their most recent acquisition on the ice for training camp. SIGNING: G Casey DeSmith (AHL 39gp, 2.00gaa, .934sv%, 26w) - 1 yr, $575k AAV Vancouver shores up their minor league goaltending depth (Stolarz was the lone goalie under NHL contract in Utica) by signing DeSmith. At 25, DeSmith may have some potential to develop into an NHL backup but time is running short to make an impression.