Kevan Miller: Extended

[Titoschew]

One way deal through 2015-16 at a hit of 800k.
 
http://bruins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=701701

 

[PedroSpecialK]

Fantastic to have him at that price even if he ends up a #7

 

[LogansDad]

Wow, I don't know much about hockey economics, but I like that deal.  I have really liked the way he plays. To my untrained eye he his good physically and has also shown that he is responsible in his defensive zone.

 

[Jed Zeppelin]

As much as I love him, Manchuk is a pretty obvious place to save money this offseason if they need to spend elsewhere to replace Iginla and whatnot. I could easily see a scenario where Miller + the savings and return from a Boychuk trade > Boychuk.

 

[Yaz4Ever]

I thought Cabin Mirror had re-signed with the Sox for a second.  Definitely need better glasses.

 

[cshea]

As much as I love him, Manchuk is a pretty obvious place to save money this offseason if they need to spend elsewhere to replace Iginla and whatnot. I could easily see a scenario where Miller + the savings and return from a Boychuk trade > Boychuk.

I see Miller's emergence as more of a threat to Adam McQuaid than to Johnny Boychuk.

 

[Titoschew]

This could also make him more attractive as a chip in a trade, similar to what they did with Bartkowski last winter.  Thanks Jay Feaster.

 

[Jed Zeppelin]

I see Miller's emergence as more of a threat to Adam McQuaid than to Johnny Boychuk.

 
Can't disagree with that. It's an easier move for less savings. Then again, I was on record stating that McQuaid's cheap deal signaled the beginning of the end for Boychuk in Boston so maybe I just have it out for the guy.