[Canucks] General Manager Patrik Allvin announces that the Canucks have agreed to terms with defenceman Filip Hronek on an 8-year contract with a $7.25M AAV.
[Canucks] General Manager Patrik Allvin announces that the Canucks have agreed to terms with defenceman Filip Hronek on an 8-year contract with a $7.25M AAV.
I can def be ok with that! Locked him up through his prime. Hughes D pair solved.
lia_bean
I am too early to this post, there is no one here to tell me how to feel about this!
RainbowZester
My first instinct says too long and overpay but then I need to realize this is a 26 year old right hand D who has been solid for the most part.
I think this is a good move for the franchise and locking up a core. Time will tell but I think this is okay.
Lindholm is gone then?
chizzle
Jeff Paterson in shambles
gohomebrentyourdrunk
Not what I was expecting but I don’t think this will end up being offensive for anybody.
Probably what you’d expect to pay for a top pair RHD on their final RFA year, ya?
icetilt
Lots of ppl gonna cry but this is a fine price for a top 4 / top 2 RD. Hopefully he can come back into form after a poor playoffs that I’m still convinced was injury related.
On open market multiple teams would be willing to pay $8million+ in my opinion.
PM_ME_WHOEVER
8 year deal takes him to 34.
I’m OK with this deal.
Anyone know if there is any NMC or NTC?
Edit: this should also help set a ceiling for big Z too.
Ain’t no way he’s gonna get more than top 2 D pairing on his extension with us.
Brief-Astronomer2684
Fair deal considering comparables, cap jump, and lack of right hand talent across the league.
nilimas
I’m OK with this. Best RHD to play with Hughes. Locked in to 34. Gives us certainty on the back end.
dellzor1
I personally like it
avmp629
Was not expecting that AAV on a long-term deal
This is a tidy piece of work
Ruilin96
Caphit is a little high but max term for a player who is still 26 RHD locked up for 8 years is a benefit. If he really is playing injured for the second half and the first half of last season is the real Hronek, then I believe this will still be worth it in the long run.
Similar_Relief6469
LET HIM COOK 👨🏻🍳 PATRICK WALLVIN
Alternative-Safe-702
This good. We don’t have to worry about a partner for Hughes again
Suboobiz
Love it, he’s just 26. Reasonable rate for a 1st pair RD that can move the puck well, responsible in his own end and has a great shot when healthy. We know he fits well with Quinn and they will be great for years to come
ChadraguptaMaurya
Top 4 RHD are hard to come by. Good deal
Shaftell
Good term, good cap hit. I knew we would re-sign him, he just fits really well with Hughes. Sure he had a tough playoffs but I don’t believe him when he said he wasn’t injured. Mobile right hand defenseman are a premium in the NHL and we have one now locked up for 8 years.
Demjot
This is an allvin W, guy is just entering his prime and having a top 3 D man locked up at sub 8 million for 8 years will likely age well unless he falls off a cliff randomly.
RoboCartmen
I don’t mind it, the window is the next three years and if Quinn likes him and resigns in three years, who cares. Good thing the Lindstrom rule is still respected.
Senior_cats
This is a win for a RHD if he clears 40-50 points and helps hughes this is a great signing
thundermantundraboy
I think in a couple years this is going to look like a steal compared to what other RHD are signing for. Already a good deal compared to Nurse and Seth Jones (not that those guys are the pinnacle of contract value, but still).
I am also a believer that Hronek was injured during the 2nd half/playoffs, so I’m hopeful that he bounces back and has a big year this season.
yosoo
I think this deal is about as fair as it gets. I think it should age just fine with Hronek only being 26 and the cap going up
ScarvesOnGiraffes
I like it. This is imo what he’s worth. $7.25m is probably the highest I would’ve gone but this is much better than going the arbitration route or trading him. How would we have replaced him with someone just as good and around his age? He’s still only 26 and can definitely improve. Looking forward to his growth next season
pawn4king
I like this signing. Locked in that RHD that we couldn’t find for years.
jkrvibes
I’m good with this, Hughes, Hronek, Willander is a good and super mobile top 4 core. Time to surround them with the big boys, Myers, Soucy, DPetey the next few years.
bdu754
You know what? I’m fine with it.
Is it a bit pricey? Sure, but it’s a step down from the 8 mill asking price.
When Hronek’s on, he’s the perfect guy for Hughes. Sure, it’d be nice to see him hold down his own pairing, but I imagine that’s what Willander’s job will be in a few years from now.
Myers will probably take a paycut to stay, Cole is likely walking. All in all, I think management has a clear idea of how they’re going to manage the cap space around the blue line
Twatts71
For like four years management tried to find a partner for Hughes. Keeping the dude he won a Norris trophy next to at that price is a no brainer. Hughes has his partner for his entire prime
drak_40
Management cooked here since not a single insider reported this. In my mind w for the canucks as initially he wanted more than hughes.
Similar_Relief6469
yall are fucking tripping! locking up hronek means we have a solid top 4 for the next coming years. I can see mgmt splitting them up to maximize usage and potentially having top 10 d in the league
butwhyyyyyyyyyyymeee
I approve. They didn’t give him the Jet Black Jim Benning special. *PA and JR are a breath of fresh air*
Solid RHD who has great chemistry with Hughes, and he’s still pretty young. Good to have a guy like that locked up throughout his prime.
DinosaurMachine11
Based on [JFresh’s cap value adjustment graph](https://x.com/JFreshHockey/status/1800267503182004405), this ~$7.3M AAV is now equivalent in value to that of a ~$6.8M AAV in the flat cap era of the last 3-4 years that we’ve gotten used to. I think this contract will age really well and be solid value quite quickly (2-3yrs?).
arazamatazguy
I’ll take a 26 year old top 4/top 2 RHD at $7.25M all day long.
JealousArt1118
I don’t have a problem with this at all. They’ve bought out Hronek’s entire prime for less than Hughes is getting paid now before his megabucks extension that is soon to come.
Now Hronek can go on holiday. An expensive holiday.
Batsinvic888
Cap hit is high right now. But in 2 years (barring another pandemic), it will look good.
CBennett_12
Captain Q just reposted the announcement on instagram with the caption “Stud” so that’s the official party line and who am I to disagree
DromarX
Seems like fair value to me. Locking him up now gives Allvin a clearer picture of where we stand heading into free agency. Rather than having arbitration hanging over us we have now know what our cap space looks like this upcoming season so we can add players to fit our space without worrying about the arbitration salary screwing us up.
21marvel1
Would you like Hronek at 7.25m or Nurse at 9.25m? Consider this a long term win
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I can def be ok with that! Locked him up through his prime. Hughes D pair solved.
I am too early to this post, there is no one here to tell me how to feel about this!
My first instinct says too long and overpay but then I need to realize this is a 26 year old right hand D who has been solid for the most part.
I think this is a good move for the franchise and locking up a core. Time will tell but I think this is okay.
Lindholm is gone then?
Jeff Paterson in shambles
Not what I was expecting but I don’t think this will end up being offensive for anybody.
Probably what you’d expect to pay for a top pair RHD on their final RFA year, ya?
Lots of ppl gonna cry but this is a fine price for a top 4 / top 2 RD. Hopefully he can come back into form after a poor playoffs that I’m still convinced was injury related.
On open market multiple teams would be willing to pay $8million+ in my opinion.
8 year deal takes him to 34.
I’m OK with this deal.
Anyone know if there is any NMC or NTC?
Edit: this should also help set a ceiling for big Z too.
Ain’t no way he’s gonna get more than top 2 D pairing on his extension with us.
Fair deal considering comparables, cap jump, and lack of right hand talent across the league.
I’m OK with this. Best RHD to play with Hughes. Locked in to 34. Gives us certainty on the back end.
I personally like it
Was not expecting that AAV on a long-term deal
This is a tidy piece of work
Caphit is a little high but max term for a player who is still 26 RHD locked up for 8 years is a benefit. If he really is playing injured for the second half and the first half of last season is the real Hronek, then I believe this will still be worth it in the long run.
LET HIM COOK 👨🏻🍳 PATRICK WALLVIN
This good. We don’t have to worry about a partner for Hughes again
Love it, he’s just 26. Reasonable rate for a 1st pair RD that can move the puck well, responsible in his own end and has a great shot when healthy. We know he fits well with Quinn and they will be great for years to come
Top 4 RHD are hard to come by. Good deal
Good term, good cap hit. I knew we would re-sign him, he just fits really well with Hughes. Sure he had a tough playoffs but I don’t believe him when he said he wasn’t injured. Mobile right hand defenseman are a premium in the NHL and we have one now locked up for 8 years.
This is an allvin W, guy is just entering his prime and having a top 3 D man locked up at sub 8 million for 8 years will likely age well unless he falls off a cliff randomly.
I don’t mind it, the window is the next three years and if Quinn likes him and resigns in three years, who cares. Good thing the Lindstrom rule is still respected.
This is a win for a RHD if he clears 40-50 points and helps hughes this is a great signing
I think in a couple years this is going to look like a steal compared to what other RHD are signing for. Already a good deal compared to Nurse and Seth Jones (not that those guys are the pinnacle of contract value, but still).
I am also a believer that Hronek was injured during the 2nd half/playoffs, so I’m hopeful that he bounces back and has a big year this season.
I think this deal is about as fair as it gets. I think it should age just fine with Hronek only being 26 and the cap going up
I like it. This is imo what he’s worth. $7.25m is probably the highest I would’ve gone but this is much better than going the arbitration route or trading him. How would we have replaced him with someone just as good and around his age? He’s still only 26 and can definitely improve. Looking forward to his growth next season
I like this signing. Locked in that RHD that we couldn’t find for years.
I’m good with this, Hughes, Hronek, Willander is a good and super mobile top 4 core. Time to surround them with the big boys, Myers, Soucy, DPetey the next few years.
You know what? I’m fine with it.
Is it a bit pricey? Sure, but it’s a step down from the 8 mill asking price.
When Hronek’s on, he’s the perfect guy for Hughes. Sure, it’d be nice to see him hold down his own pairing, but I imagine that’s what Willander’s job will be in a few years from now.
Myers will probably take a paycut to stay, Cole is likely walking. All in all, I think management has a clear idea of how they’re going to manage the cap space around the blue line
For like four years management tried to find a partner for Hughes. Keeping the dude he won a Norris trophy next to at that price is a no brainer. Hughes has his partner for his entire prime
Management cooked here since not a single insider reported this. In my mind w for the canucks as initially he wanted more than hughes.
yall are fucking tripping! locking up hronek means we have a solid top 4 for the next coming years. I can see mgmt splitting them up to maximize usage and potentially having top 10 d in the league
I approve. They didn’t give him the Jet Black Jim Benning special. *PA and JR are a breath of fresh air*
Solid RHD who has great chemistry with Hughes, and he’s still pretty young. Good to have a guy like that locked up throughout his prime.
Based on [JFresh’s cap value adjustment graph](https://x.com/JFreshHockey/status/1800267503182004405), this ~$7.3M AAV is now equivalent in value to that of a ~$6.8M AAV in the flat cap era of the last 3-4 years that we’ve gotten used to. I think this contract will age really well and be solid value quite quickly (2-3yrs?).
I’ll take a 26 year old top 4/top 2 RHD at $7.25M all day long.
I don’t have a problem with this at all. They’ve bought out Hronek’s entire prime for less than Hughes is getting paid now before his megabucks extension that is soon to come.
Now Hronek can go on holiday. An expensive holiday.
Cap hit is high right now. But in 2 years (barring another pandemic), it will look good.
Captain Q just reposted the announcement on instagram with the caption “Stud” so that’s the official party line and who am I to disagree
Seems like fair value to me. Locking him up now gives Allvin a clearer picture of where we stand heading into free agency. Rather than having arbitration hanging over us we have now know what our cap space looks like this upcoming season so we can add players to fit our space without worrying about the arbitration salary screwing us up.
Would you like Hronek at 7.25m or Nurse at 9.25m? Consider this a long term win
Great. Now do Zadorov.