Canucks were looking to move Pearson, as the Habs were doing with DeSmith. Pearson's salary of 3M + was the reason for the pick, even if it is just a single season. He has a chance to prove he's not done or this could be it.
I think Canucks could have traded a third for DeSmith alone just to upgrade on Martin.
I was wanting to see Pearson back but am not sad to see him go. Habs fans on CF have been throwing out this trade for weeks. No surprise. - VANTEL
I also liked Pearson, I think he was one of the few that would engage in battles along the boards, but I think the cap was also an issue that needed to be addressed.
I like booners thought of only 1 year and getting Silos experienced enough to take over that role of backup.
He's vans back up. Only thing that makes sense. 1 season left... NHL salary and experience. Silovs needs games to develop. Martin is useless... - boonerbuck
I definitely agree with the apparent plan of giving Silovs another full year in the AHL as starter. You could even have Martin as the primary call-up option just to guarantee Silovs more games.
I also liked Pearson, I think he was one of the few that would engage in battles along the boards, but I think the cap was also an issue that needed to be addressed.
I like booners thought of only 1 year and getting Silos experienced enough to take over that role of backup. - Makita
Definitely on both statements. Canucks goaltending is going to be good. Clarke doing an excellent job.
I wish it was Beau going instead of Pearson but the team did what they did and best of luck to TP.
Still two seasons before we know where Canucks pick will end up. Van can be Cup winners by then or lose Petterson and be lottery bound. - Hardbalz
Yes I agree about 2 seasons to go but I happen to be more optimistic about the direction Allvin is trying to implement and I believe that this core group will be staying together and in the playoffs.
Now WTF do I know, SFA, the same as everyone posting here just a homer in rose coloured glasses I guess.
I definitely agree with the apparent plan of giving Silovs another full year in the AHL as starter. You could even have Martin as the primary call-up option just to guarantee Silovs more games. - NorthNuck
I also liked Pearson, I think he was one of the few that would engage in battles along the boards, but I think the cap was also an issue that needed to be addressed.
I like booners thought of only 1 year and getting Silos experienced enough to take over that role of backup. - Makita