Thanks for the Memories

I think I am going to be sick...

The team did not release terms of either contract, but TSN of Canada reported that Naslund signed a two-year contract worth $8 million and Kalinin agreed to a one-year deal.

“It seems like everyone that’s played for the Rangers said you only get a chance to play there once in a lifetime, and you have to take advantage of it,” Naslund said.

One of the most popular players in Vancouver history, the 34-year-old Naslund had been the Canucks’ captain for the previous seven seasons. The Swede played in his 1,000th game on January 17.

 

“As an organization we would like to thank Markus Naslund for his 12 exemplary seasons in a Canucks sweater,” Vancouver general manager Mike Gillis said. “Markus is one of the greatest athletes to ever represent the Canucks, both on and off of the ice.”

The addition of Naslund should boost the Rangers’ offense, an area that needed an upgrade as New York was just 25th in scoring last season. However, it also could signal the end of Jagr’s tenure with the Rangers.

                                               

Well, Markus...thanks for the memories.  I'll now look upon the blue, maroon and white whale sweater with a little more respect than I did in the past.  Because, as the Canucks stand today...its going to be a brutal season ahead of us.

My guess is...Gillis is setting this team up for the Tavares sweepstakes.

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[Le' Monica]

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