It's six am. I'm still flummoxed by the recent free agent signings by the Canucks, nearly two full weeks later. Two fourth liners signed for four years. One for $3 million, and the other for $3.25 million. Fourth liners. Four years. Both for $3 million or more per year.
Ah well. It ain't my money.
But still, one would think the Canucks front office would have someone to tell management that maybe signing two players for term who are likely to begin slowing down sooner rather than later at this stage in their careers probably isn't a good idea.
Didn't they learn with Dorsett? With Prust? Gritty fourth liners don't last long playing into their thirties -heck, even into their late twenties- just because of the style of play that got them to where they are is high risk.
Honestly, it's just bad business. The Canucks had the luxury of waiting through the summer before picking up the phone to bring a veteran leader or two. Canucks management could've, and probably, should've waited free agency out.
PTO's probably should've been the route the Canucks went down. Work the prospects out in training camp, and bring in some veteran talent then. There's no rush. Bring in leadership if there's a sense of unease in training camp.
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