Quoting: Juiceman
No shouldn’t get anything more than bud qualifying offer. He’s played like 20 NHL games and hasn’t done anything in those games. He has no future in Vancouver and should be traded
I hear ya with the limited games. However, he was definitely not out of place on the roster last year & In his 273 minutes of even-strength play last season, he has been on the ice for nine goals against. Juolevi ranked best on the Canucks with a team-low 1.98 goals-against per 60 minutes. He also possessed a positive control of the goal share as he’s been on the ice for 11 goals scored.
Maybe 2.5 mil is high, definitely. I will probably edit that down to 1.5 or 1.25. But to say that he doesn't have a slot on our roster doesn't really add up. He's shown that he can play NHL minutes, even if they are sheltered, and still perform decently. I thought in the bubble playoffs last year as well he didn't look out of place either for the one game he played.
I think to give up on a player we drafted so high, with him just starting to get a taste in the NHL, would be a misstep from Benning. I'd like to see how he plays this season on a 'Prove it' deal before any thought about trading him comes to mind.