Post by Terry on Jul 8, 2008 19:59:38 GMT -5
Canucks sign forward Bernier after he signs offer sheet with St. Louis Blues
Canadian Press
Jul 8, 2008, 8:28 PM EDT
VANCOUVER - The St. Louis Blues tried to get their revenge on the Canucks, but Vancouver avoided losing another forward.
The Canucks signed forward Steve Bernier to a US$2.5-million, one-year deal on Tuesday. Bernier signed an offer sheet with the Blues for the same amount earlier in the day.
That came just over a week after St. Louis fought off an offer sheet from the Canucks on forward David Backes.
Bernier, 23, has barely been a Canuck. He was acquired from Buffalo last Friday in exchange for a second-round draft choice in 2010 and a third-round draft choice in 2009.
The 6-2, 225-pound winger played for San Jose and Buffalo last season, totalling 32 points (16-16).
"Steve is a highly regarded young offensive player in our League," Canucks GM Mike Gillis said in a release. "As we have stated with his right-handed shot he will be a great addition to our top six forward group and an asset to our power play.
"We have a great deal of respect for the St. Louis Blues, John Davidson, Larry Pleau and their management team. The offer sheet to Bernier is a clear indication of how highly Steve is thought of in our league."
Said Blues president John Davidson in a release: "Steve is a good young player who would play a big part in our youth movement. Our coaches and scouting staff are extremely positive about him."
On July 1, the Canucks made a $7.5-million, three-year offer sheet on Backes, which the Blues matched the same day.
The Canucks saw forward Brendan Morrison sign a deal with Anaheim earlier Tuesday, less than a week after captain Markus Naslund signed with the New York Rangers.
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Canadian Press
Jul 8, 2008, 8:28 PM EDT
VANCOUVER - The St. Louis Blues tried to get their revenge on the Canucks, but Vancouver avoided losing another forward.
The Canucks signed forward Steve Bernier to a US$2.5-million, one-year deal on Tuesday. Bernier signed an offer sheet with the Blues for the same amount earlier in the day.
That came just over a week after St. Louis fought off an offer sheet from the Canucks on forward David Backes.
Bernier, 23, has barely been a Canuck. He was acquired from Buffalo last Friday in exchange for a second-round draft choice in 2010 and a third-round draft choice in 2009.
The 6-2, 225-pound winger played for San Jose and Buffalo last season, totalling 32 points (16-16).
"Steve is a highly regarded young offensive player in our League," Canucks GM Mike Gillis said in a release. "As we have stated with his right-handed shot he will be a great addition to our top six forward group and an asset to our power play.
"We have a great deal of respect for the St. Louis Blues, John Davidson, Larry Pleau and their management team. The offer sheet to Bernier is a clear indication of how highly Steve is thought of in our league."
Said Blues president John Davidson in a release: "Steve is a good young player who would play a big part in our youth movement. Our coaches and scouting staff are extremely positive about him."
On July 1, the Canucks made a $7.5-million, three-year offer sheet on Backes, which the Blues matched the same day.
The Canucks saw forward Brendan Morrison sign a deal with Anaheim earlier Tuesday, less than a week after captain Markus Naslund signed with the New York Rangers.
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