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Originally Posted by Ch28
Bieksa had 22 points all season and got 4.6 mill. Ehrhoff is clearly a better dman than Bieksa and is getting offered the same amount thaat Bieksa got. Ehrhoff had more than double the points Bieksa got and should be paid accordingly. That's why I was pissed that Bieksa got that 4.6 mill contract cause it meant Ehrhoff would have to get way more to stay.
You guys are calling Ehrhoff greedy but wouldn't you do the same if you were in his position? At this point it just seems like a slap in the face to lowball Ehrhoff with the same amount of money that a player with a much lower point total got.
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There is no doubt that given his 50pt season Ehrhoff is a $5mil to 5.5mil defenseman at least. However if that is his price to stay on the Canucks, I think letting him walk is the best thing.
I think in the back of Gillis' mind is that he needs to re-up Edler in a couple seasons and giving Ehrhoff that money and likely a NTC too (I'm sure Ehrhoff is looking for) will handcuff the Canucks with potentially 5 defensemen making $4mil + cap hit. Keep in mind Ballard also has a limited NTC and is signed till 2015.
Personally I'm not blaming or upset Ehrhoff wants a payday, its his prerogative as a UFA.
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Originally Posted by sonick
How much cap space does Detroit have? Do they have enough to put in an offer for Ehrhoff?
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Detroit has about $16mil in cap space.