Canucks sign Samuelsson
Crash the Crease —
The Vancouver Canucks made their first move in the free agent market, adding winger Mikael Samuelsson with a three-year deal.
Financial terms were not disclosed.
Samuelsson, 32, recorded 40 points in 81 games last season and 10 points in 23 playoff games with Detroit through to the 2009 Stanley Cup Final.
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Canucks sign Samuelsson to three-year deal
Winging It In Motown —
... to a three-year deal per TSN. The financial terms of the contract have yet to be released. It was Vancouver's first move in free agency (outside of re-signing the Sedin twins). I'm just thankful that Sammy didn't sign with a Central Division team as that seems to be where all of our former players head. [Update: Samuelsson will make $2.5 million per year, earning a total of $7.5 million in his contract.] ...
Shotgun Sam heads west
The Triple Deke —
... Beware the wayward pucks if you attend GM Place next season. Sammy's a Canuck. The Vancouver Canucks made their first move in the free agent market, adding winger Mikael ...
Mikael Samuelsson signs with the Vancouver Canucks
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Former Red Wings forward Mikael Samuelsson signed with the Vancouver Canucks today, as TSN reports: July 3, TSN : The Vancouver Canucks made their first move in the free agent market, adding winger Mikael Samuelsson with a three-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed. "Obviously that (the money) was the key, I shouldn't lie," Samuelsson said in a telephone conference call Friday after signing a three-year NHL deal with Vancouver. "They have a good thing going and I think my role can be a little different here." Samuelsson, 32, recorded 40 points in 81 games last season ...
Canucks sign Mikael Samuelsson to 3 years
CANUCKS HOCKEY BLOG —
... As per TSN’s article the Canucks have signed former Red Wing Mikael Samuelsson to a 3 year deal. The cap hit is expected to be about 2.5 million dollars which still leaves Gillis some room to play around with signing the likes of Sundin (rumours of his return to the Canucks have resurfaced again) and to go out and sign a free agent like Beauchemin, or absorb the cap hit of a player by the name of Kaberle who’s rumoured to be on his way to Vancouver. ...
Mikael Samuelsson's signing with the Vancouver Canucks leaves the Red Wings down a line
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... July 3, TSN : "Obviously that (the money) was the key, I shouldn't lie," Samuelsson said in a telephone conference call Friday after signing a three-year NHL deal with Vancouver. "They have a good thing going and I think my role can be a little different here." Samuelsson, 32, recorded 40 points in 81 games last season and 10 points in 23 playoff games with Detroit through to the 2009 Stanley Cup Final. "I like the team," he said. "When you play against Vancouver it's always a hard game and a skill game too." You need some experience (to win the Cup). You need to be hungry. I ...
See Ya Sammy
Kuklas Korner —
... Another inevitable departure, but a little surprising at how much he’s getting paid. Sammy’s happy with the cash. ...
Samuelsson Signed By Vancouver Canucks
Hockey Beat —
After securing the Sedin twins, the Vancouver Canucks have added Mikael Samuelsson to their roster by offering the winger a three-year, $7.5 million deal.
Samuelsson seems happy with the transaction. In a conference call he said: "Obviously that (the money) was the key, I shouldn’t lie. They have a good thing going and I think my role can be a little different here. I like the team. When you play against Vancouver it’s always a hard game and a skill game too. You need some experience (to win the Cup). You ...
Mike Gillis has the solution for your fever
Top Cheddar: sports, pop culture, and halfers since 2008 —
... filled them well. If we don't have those guys we don't win the Northwest and we don't make the second round of the playoffs. It was the first time that I can ever remember that the Canucks actually resembled anything close to a four line team. That's how you win in the NHL. You need to have three lines that can be dangerous and a fourth line that is not a liability. That is how Detroit does it and that's why they are who they are. That's also why Gillis made another shrewd move by picking up Mikael Samuelsso n from the Wings for 3 years at 2.5 million per season. Picking up a ...
