The Vancouver Canucks have re-signed forward Teddy Blueger to a two-year contract with an average annual value (AAV) of $1.8 million. Blueger, who earned $1.9 million last season, took a slight pay cut to stay with the team. This deal is seen as a strategic move by General Manager Patrik Allvin to secure quality center depth for under $2 million per season, especially given the lack of quality center options on the unrestricted free agent market this summer. Blueger is known for his reliability, penalty-killing skills, and positive locker room presence. The Canucks also have Pius Suter at $1.6M, which adds to their credible center depth. The contract is expected to send a message to other potential unrestricted free agents that staying in Vancouver may require accepting a lower salary than what might be available on the open market.
Good grinder. Good on PK. Good in room. Good value. #Canucks https://t.co/yjegziEBbD
Great deal for Canucks, and it sends a message to their remaining UFAs; if you want to stay in Vancouver, it'll have to come at a rate less than what you can get on the open market. https://t.co/MX5RjeKtjj
Blueger about as low-maintenance pro as you'll find. Two more years at $1.8M/per a good deal for #Canucks. Key penalty killer is back in fold. Coaches will appreciate that.
Teddy Blueger signs a two-year extension with the #canucks carrying a $1.8M AAV.
Canucks having Suter at $1.6M and Blueger at $1.8M is tremendous value for credible centre depth
Teddy Blueger earns an extra year of security, #Canucks shore up their bottom-six centre depth for under $2 million per season. It's a subtle deal, but it's massive for Vancouver given the lack of quality centre options on the UFA market this summer.
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Canucks re-sign Teddy Blueger
#Canucks get Teddy Blueger to take a slight paycut to stay, signing a two-year deal at $1.8 million per season. He earned $1.9 million last year. Another quality piece locked up.
General Manager Patrik Allvin announces that the #Canucks have agreed to terms with forward Teddy Blueger on a two-year contract with a $1.8 AAV. https://t.co/U19inRxiWN