Confirmed Signing with Link: [VAN] Tucker Poolman signs with the Canucks (4 years, $2.5M AAV)

[dman34]

Is Poolman “foundational” ?

 

[Gabe Kupari]

He’ll play with Hughes or OEL, not too worried.

That means he's top 4. You should be worried then

 

[Sergei Shirokov]

The term he got tells me there was other interest. AAV isn't awful.

He'll play with Rathbone. I guess we'll see how he does.

 

[Gabe Kupari]

Of course they are glad. They have Schmidt and Dillion why do they need Poolman? He’s a good #4/#5 at worst, 2.5 is fair for a right handed dman of his caliber.

Ideally he's a 6 or 7. But ok try to tell the fans of the team who drafted and developed him that he's more

 

[bossram]

Of course they are glad. They have Schmidt and Dillion why do they need Poolman? He’s a good #4/#5 at worst, 2.5 is fair for a right handed dman of his caliber.

They didn't want to sign him because he's bad. This is what they are saying.

I struggle how you can conclude the bolded. His shot/chance metrics aren't anything special, and anytime he's been given more than 3rd pair responsibility he gets absolutely caved.

He's a bottom pair defenseman making double the AAV and quadruple the term than he should. Is Benning ever going to learn to stop making long-term commitments to marginal players?

 

[Canadian Canuck]

Ideally he's a 6 or 7. But ok try to tell the fans of the team who drafted and developed him that he's more

Lmao. Maurice played him with Morrisey on the top pairing, of course he looked out of place. He’s fine as a #5 guy.

 

[Canadian Canuck]

They didn't want to sign him because he's bad. This is what they are saying.

I struggle how you can conclude the bolded. His shot/chance metrics aren't anything special, and anytime he's been given more than 3rd pair responsibility he get absolutely caved.

He's a bottom pair defenseman making double the AAV and quadruple the term than he should. Is Benning ever going to learn to stop making long-term commitments to marginal players?

His metrics suck because he got tossed on the top pairing with Morrisey. He’s not a top pairing guy and it showed. He’s fine on the second pairing

 

[MardyBum]

GL Poolman

 

[Gabe Kupari]

Lmao. Maurice played him with Morrisey on the top pairing, of course he looked out of place. He’s fine as a #5 guy.

He's not tho. Honestly I'm a Jets fan. Stop trying to pretend he's better than he is. I'll say this tho... Tucker at 2.5 is better than forbort at 3

 

[The Moose is Loose]

The Canucks fans saying Tanev lite are going to be in for a big shock

This is not a player that can defensively carry a top 4 pairing, he will get his face caved in

He can carry a bottom pair or be a complimentary guy to a good 2-way 2nd pairing LHD

 

[MBH]

What the f***?

 

[kovacro]

 

[Gabe Kupari]

His metrics suck because he got tossed on the top pairing with Morrisey. He’s not a top pairing guy and it showed. He’s fine on the second pairing

No. He's not. He's a 3 rhd. Ideally your extra rhd

 

[Canadian Canuck]

He's not tho. Honestly I'm a Jets fan. Stop trying to pretend he's better than he is. I'll say this tho... Tucker at 2.5 is better than forbort at 3

I watch Jets games every week I’ve seen a ton of him. If they put him in the right role he’s a solid #5 guy contract aside

 

[hockeyarena]

Lol omg jets fan here, Benning should be fired on the spot for this.

 

[Regal]

How the f*** does Benning keep giving term to roster filler? He's such a moron

 

[Canadian Canuck]

The Canucks fans saying Tanev lite are going to be in for a big shock

This is not a player that can defensively carry a top 4 pairing, he will get his face caved in

He can carry a bottom pair or be a complimentary guy to a good 2-way 2nd pairing LHD

That’s all we need him to be. Next to Hughes on the second pairing or carry the bottom pairing with Rathbone

 

[Diamonddog01]

His metrics suck because he got tossed on the top pairing with Morrisey. He’s not a top pairing guy and it showed. He’s fine on the second pairing

Are you trying convince others or yourself of this? Not a single Jets fan agrees with you here lol

 

[The Moose is Loose]

That’s all we need him to be. Next to Hughes on the second pairing or carry the bottom pairing with Rathbone

From what I’ve seen of him I don’t think he’s good enough defensively to cover for Hughes. Next to Rathbone would be a good spot for him.

 

[Keystone]

It’s a bit rich, but he has the tools as another poster mentioned. Getting away from Maurice and Huddy might get him to the next level.

 

[Canadian Canuck]

Are you trying convince others or yourself of this? Not a single Jets fan agrees with you here lol

My opinion lol

 

[Canadian Canuck]

Compared to Ceci contract this is a home run

 

[LickTheEnvelope]

I don't get why Benning overpaid for Poolman. At least $500k too much for 2 years too long.

 

[Regal]

It’s a bit rich, but he has the tools as another poster mentioned. Getting away from Maurice and Huddy might get him to the next level.

Unfortunately he's going to Travis Green

 

[dman34]

Isn’t 2.5M pretty much the going rate for a 4/5 right shot UFA D in this day and age?

I get that maybe it’s a year too long but he will only be 32 at the end of the deal.

it is what it is really.