Hoags wrote:No need for Briere when we have Pageau.
There are so many reasons for the Sens to go after Briere.
1.He's only owed $5 million dollars for the next two seasons combined - so 2.5 million per in real money (3 and 2 actually), but his cap hit is 6.5. So, the Sens get a big cap hit, but don't spend that amount of money = win/win.
2.Despite what Flyers fans say, he's 100% not 'done'.
3.He plays wing and would look good on Spezza's wing.
4.He's a leader, always has been + he's very competitive.
5.He's from the area.
6.He's basically Mr. Playoffs. A huge clutch performer, and we could obviously use that.
7.He can help guys like Pageau, Silfverberg and Zibanejad mature and learn the ropes of the NHL.
I'm trying to think of one thing that's not to like about him right now. He's a little bit dirty and a little bit of a diver, but those can be overlooked IMO.