Vancouver signs Mathieu Schneider to a 1-Year, $1.55 million contract
The Canucks found the replacement for Mattias Ohlund that they were looking for.
After watching Ohlund sign with the Tampa Bay Lightning on July 1st, the Canucks felt a gaping hole in their defensive corps. Even at the age of 40, Schneider can still play the game. He only accumulated nine goals in 67 games last season splitting time between the Thrashers and Canadiens, Schneider is still a key for a successful power-play. 6 of his 9 goals last season came with the man advantage, while also amassing 12 power-play assists. The 20-season veteran will be a nice addition to an already impressive Canuck power-play unit.
Mathieu Schneider
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26 September 2008
That's our job."
The most discussed defenseman that is on the move is Anaheim Ducks’ Mathieu Schneider. The Ducks placed the 39-year old defenseman on waivers earlier this month, but went unclaimed. Schneider, getting paid $5.625 million this season, could be put on re-entry waivers, cutting his price tag in half. But Ducks General Manager Brian Burke has stated that he will only accept a trade. A mid-level draft pick might be able to land the Blues Schneider if they play their cards right.
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19 September 2008
who is known as a power-play quarterback and a great puck-handler may not be such a bad idea. Mathieu Schneider is just that man.
This 39-year old defenseman was recently placed on waivers by the Anaheim Ducks due to the team being a little over $3 million over the salary cap. Schneider was brought in a season ago, when former Duck captain Scott Niedermayer was undecided on whether or not he would return to the club in 2007-08. He totaled 39 points in 65 games last year, putting him 20th in the league in defenseman scoring (the Blues’ top point-scoring defenseman, Erik Johnson, was ranked 33rd). Schneider has proven year after year that he can produce, having his best seasons in 1993-94 and 2006-07 when he racked up 52 points both seasons. The New York native has blasted home 93 goals on the power-play in his 19 NHL seasons.
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