So I got sidetracked writing this last night, however my boy Max Lapierre also resigned. Looks like Mike GIllis has been reading my blog. There has been a lot of talk of Bieksa taking a discount to stay in Vancouver. Some people scoff at this, but its a win-win situation, especially in this case. Bieksa stays on a winner, gets a nice raise of $1.1 million per season over five years (the per year pay is front loaded, but cap hit of $4.6 million), and he stays in not only a great hockey city, but a great city overall. He would be stupid not to take this deal.
Plus lets be honest, is the extra $1 million worth going to the Islanders, or Anaheim, or Phoenix, or Florida? When you look at who can really afford to pay big money for Bieksa, or Ehrhoff, for that matter, its a no-brainer. The no-trade clause was a throw in considering the discount I am sure. Thumbs up Mike, bravo sir.
Max Lapierre came in at a full million less than I had anticipated, signing a two year contract worth $2 million total. $1 million per year for a guy who annoys the absolute crap out of the oppsition and can net a few goals when the mood strikes, is not a bad deal at all. So as of right now Mike Gillis is making me look stupid (shocking that an NHL GM makes a blogger look stupid I know).
So it appears that Ehrhoff and his agent aren't exactly looking to go for the Bieksa discount. This is completely understandable, especially looking at the Unrestricted Free Agent Defenseman on the board. Ironically enough, Bieksa coming off the board has shot Ehrhoff's value up even more, because he is clearly the best available right now. He will get his pay day, and he should, he played great. Plus the way he played, especially in the finals, you can't justify the contract he wants. Good luck Christian.
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