Speculation: Canucks have 49 signed players out of 50 contracts max

[Numbers]

With the signings of Horvat, Shinkaruk, and Archibald the Canucks have 49 signed players. A team cannot have more than 50. Assuming Tanev's contract will fill the 50th, this will end speculation on any additional signings by Vancouver.

This is surprising because many believed the Canucks would sign another veteran defenceman. Some were speculating Fistric or Alberts could be one of these guys. Also Canucks prospect Jeremy Price looks to become a UFA. Interesting how Gillis filled many of his contracts with depth AHL players.

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[Buffalo In A Carwash]

With the signings of Horvat, Shinkaruk, and Archibald the Canucks have 49 signed players. A team cannot have more than 50. Assuming Tanev's contract will fill the 50th, this will end speculation on any additional signings by Vancouver.

This is surprising because many believed the Canucks would sign another veteran defenceman. Some were speculating Fistric or Alberts could be one of these guys. Also Canucks prospect Jeremy Price looks to become a UFA. Interesting how Gillis filled many of his contracts with depth AHL players.

That's a bummer. Was really hoping we'd resign Price, and I wouldn't mind Alberts either.

 

[Luongos Knob]

sliding contracts dont count

 

[PhilMick]

sliding contracts dont count

Thread is moot.

 

[BeardyCanuck03]

sliding contracts dont count

Gaunce, McEneny, and now Horvat, Shinkaruk all are sliding contracts. At most one of them will make the roster.

 

[MS]

Yeah, we have 4 sliding contracts (Gaunce, McEneny, Horvat, Shinkaruk) and *maybe* one of those guys, at most, will stick in the NHL this year.

That means we're still essentially at 46 contracts, and Tanev's will be the 47th.

 

[caley]

Gaunce, McEneny, and now Horvat, Shinkaruk all are sliding contracts. At most one of them will make the roster.

But, when do they slide is my question. You probably can't count them as sliding until they're re-assigned to junior hockey (my guess, at least) so that would prevent the signing of any UFAs until camp, in that scenario. My guess is the Canucks bring a couple guys in on Try-Outs, then offer them contracts after the appropriate players have been re-assigned.

 

[Barney Gumble]

But, when do they slide is my question. You probably can't count them as sliding until they're re-assigned to junior hockey (my guess, at least) so that would prevent the signing of any UFAs until camp, in that scenario. My guess is the Canucks bring a couple guys in on Try-Outs, then offer them contracts after the appropriate players have been re-assigned.

Not like there's a huge number of players of "quality" left out there now in any event.

 

[ddawg1950]

Not like there's a huge number of players of "quality" left out there now in any event.

I agree.

The only one I'm hoping they'll sign, besides Tanev, is Alberts...which I never thought I would ever say.

But there you go.

 

[galiano]

I cannot understand why they haven't signed Alberts. Granted he has his shortcomings but he fills that 7/6 role very well.

 

[DennisReynolds]

I cannot understand why they haven't signed Alberts. Granted he has his shortcomings but he fills that 7/6 role very well.

I'm surprised nobody has signed Alberts right now.

 

[WonderTwinsUnite]

Fistric or Alberts at ~800k + Tanev and call it a day.

 

[Hammer79]

I'm surprised nobody has signed Alberts right now.

Or Raymond for that matter.

Maybe these guys are looking for term and not finding takers? They could also be victims of the 'middle class' crunch. Teams are more willing to take chances with their prospects than pay veterans more with this artificially lowered cap. Teams still keep their stars as best they can, but are filling the depth positions with ELC's and RFA's.

 

[NYVanfan]

I agree.

The only one I'm hoping they'll sign, besides Tanev, is Alberts...which I never thought I would ever say.

But there you go.

cant quite bring myself to wish we'll bring Alberts back
he just does not seem to have NHL speed

 

[Eddy Punch Clock]

Or Raymond for that matter.

Raymond should go to the KHL

There is a whole lotta perimeter for him to skate around on there.

 

[Southern_Canuck]

I can't help thinking a poster named "Numbers" should have a better grasp of the number of players allowed on the NHL Active Roster. Or is it just me?

 

[GarryValkyrie]

If they are not going to sign price, find out where he would be willing to go and get a pick back.

 

[ddawg1950]

cant quite bring myself to wish we'll bring Alberts back
he just does not seem to have NHL speed

Well, I know what you mean.

But there doesn't seem to be anybody better out there that would fit as a 6/7/8 guy who knows the team, has a great attitude and brings a level of toughness that is not that common in our regular six.

 

[Bleach Clean]

If they are not going to sign price, find out where he would be willing to go and get a pick back.

No one will pay a pick for him so close to his deadline. It's a shame, He has some good tools.

 

[JayBeautiful]

Should give the Coulton's a shot, Tuebert and Gillies. Rather try Hal Gill over Alberts

 

[DennisReynolds]

Or Raymond for that matter.

Maybe these guys are looking for term and not finding takers? They could also be victims of the 'middle class' crunch. Teams are more willing to take chances with their prospects than pay veterans more with this artificially lowered cap. Teams still keep their stars as best they can, but are filling the depth positions with ELC's and RFA's.

I read somewhere that no FAs signed a multi year deal since the third day of free agency or something along those lines so Alberts and Raymond could be looking for a multi year deals.

 

[NYVanfan]

I read somewhere that no FAs signed a multi year deal since the third day of free agency or something along those lines so Alberts and Raymond could be looking for a multi year deals.

yeah, Raymond in particular is in a tough spot, i think

having gone from a 2-year deal at $2.55 to 1-year at $2.275, having been south of a 40-pt pace both the last 2 seasons ... i bet the best he's seeing is south of $2M on a 1-year deal ... he's not all that far from Santorelli-territory, i think

 

[ItsAllPartOfThePlan]

Does Kenins contract count or does that slide as well?

 

[Spamhuis]

Does Kenins contract count or does that slide as well?

I believe it slides but I'm not sure on European contracts. I do know that the Canucks could go over the limit before training camp on sliding contracts. If they did that it would mean the players with sliding contracts would have to be sent to juniors until they were in compliance With the max contracts. Fwiw

 

[NYVanfan]

Ian White
Matt Lombardi

if either could come for <$2M on a 1-year deal...?
worth it?