Hockey Widow wrote:So if Lance Bouma got 2.2 cap for three years is that what Sven wants?
I'm not sure Bouma is an accurate comparison for Sven. Bouma was just negotiating his 4th pro contract, after signing back to back one year "show me" deals the past couple summers. He's played two full season's in the NHL now, and earned his current deal after a strong 16 goal campaign.
Beartschi has just completed his ELC, and has yet to establish himself as a full time NHLer. His leverage in minimal, yet will likely settle for a one year "show me" deal that's guaranteed one-way.
I suspect the main reason a deal hasn't been signed yet is because its not on the front burner and Benning has a few irons in the fire. Teams are in stand-pat mode until arbitration concludes, and many have little or no room under the cap.
As for Buoma, $2-3 seems to be the going rate for solid, two-way bottom six forwards nowadays. Good news for the Canucks who have a couple dependable vets in that price range whom teams may covet come March.