edia is making it seem that David Backes will ultimately end up in Vancouver?
Canucks GM Mike Gillis attempted to sign Blues forward and restricted free-agent David Backes to an offer sheet worth $7.5 million over three years. With Backes as a fan-favorite and a valuable asset to the Blues' rebuilding phase, St. Louis GM Larry Pleau had no choice but to match the offer and reclaim his player.
Mike Gillis
26 January 2010
1 July 2009
Canuck fans no longer have a reason to panic.
Vancouver General Manager Mike Gillis announced just before noon on Wednesday that the Canucks and the Sedins finally reached a contract extension. It is believed to be a five-year extension that will earn each brother $6.1 million each season.
Vancouver General Manager Mike Gillis announced just before noon on Wednesday that the Canucks and the Sedins finally reached a contract extension. It is believed to be a five-year extension that will earn each brother $6.1 million each season.
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