Confirmed with Link: Canucks sign Tyler Graovac to one year two-way deal

[kcunac]

Vancouver Canucks sign forward Tyler Graovac to one-year deal - TSN.ca

Did not see a thread, but saw requests for one. Normally would say this is for Utica, but not sure if there will even be an AHL season. If there is a practice squad for NHL teams, perhaps he would be on the Nucks'.

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[I am toxic]

Good.

We were below our quota of Tylers.

 

[VanJack]

Still kinda' scratching my head with this one....I realize he can play center and the Canucks are familiar with this player....but was there anyone else on the UFA list who was a better bet?

 

[timw33]

Still kinda' scratching my head with this one....I realize he can play center and the Canucks are familiar with this player....but was there anyone else on the UFA list who was a better bet?

Grabner, Sheary, Haula, Frolik, Brassard. Pretty much just any legitimate NHL player, if the cost was around a $1MM

 

[F A N]

Grabner, Sheary, Haula, Frolik, Brassard. Pretty much just any legitimate NHL player, if the cost was around a $1MM

These guys likely aren't looking to sign with a team that has them pencilled in to play in the AHL and making $175K while there.

 

[krutovsdonut]

he's a decent depth centre and a good signing given the limited shot we can offer him. he's at best our #6 centre and competing with michaelis for that spot.

guys with better resumes are not signing 2ways and are looking for better shots

out of solidarity i will only use this guy's batteries now.

 

[M2Beezy]

Good.

We were below our quota of Tylers.

Agreed

Graovac/Myers better than Madden/Toffoli anyways

 

[wonton15]

It's just an AHL depth signing. He wont see much time but he will see some. Has skill for a big guy and can slot in anywhere without looking out of place.

 

[Frankie Blueberries]

Agreed

Graovac/Myers better than Madden/Toffoli anyways

You're forgetting the GOAT, Clamato.

 

[I am toxic]

Agreed

Graovac/Myers better than Madden/Toffoli anyways

Motte too!

 

[DonnyNucker]

Grabner, Sheary, Haula, Frolik, Brassard. Pretty much just any legitimate NHL player, if the cost was around a $1MM

Are you familiar with two way contracts?

 

[timw33]

Are you familiar with two way contracts?

I'd be fine with them bumping one of our existing roster players off of the roster.

 

[F A N]

I'd be fine with them bumping one of our existing roster players off of the roster.

Like who? Gaudette? MacEwen?

The Canucks were reportedly interested in Haula early on. No thanks to Sheary. Brassard is just going to take away opportunities from Gaudette. Grabner and Frolik are veteran bottom 6 forwards that would be solid additions I think, but again, who are they bumping off the roster? Beagle, Sutter or Eriksson? Doesn't make much sense for the team at this point.

 

[HockeyWooot]

Bumping this.

Thoughts on Graovac so far? Is he a cheap but effective 4C solution going forward.

 

[LordBacon]

Love his efforts.
Already ahead of bennings mentor in the depth charts
That being said he’s still an easily replaceable player.

 

[sting101]

Good 5-6 guy. Has some offensive chops and size. Sign him up for another year. Abbotsford needs a few good Cs also

 

[geebster]

I agree with sting101, seems to be a good guy to have in the system. He's shown he has a good accurate shot during preseasons and again yesterday and he can fill in on the 4th line when we have injuries just fine. Nothing spectacular, and at age 28 you dont expect him to develop too much more, but will probably be a solid contributor on the farm team and a call up you arent afraid of seeing in the lineup when you need a centre.

 

[iceburg]

Loved the shoutout to his gramma last night. Sign him up!

 

[vancityluongo]

The exact sort of player that should always be available to rotate through on the fourth line. Cheap, serviceable depth. Zero risk if it doesn't work out, nice upside if it does.

Go through enough guys like Graovac and eventually one of them will have a season like Tim Schaller did in Boston. The key is to not get anchored if/when that does happen.

 

[F A N]

It's unfortunate that Graovac got injured last season. He was fitting in well and was in his prime. He's definitely a good depth piece to have around on the farm.