From TSN:
One week after the Vancouver Canucks signed restricted free agent forward David Backes to an offer sheet, the St. Louis Blues struck back.
The Blues signed Group II free agent forward Steve Bernier to an offer sheet worth $2.5 million for next season, which the Canucks were quick to match. If they didn’t, Vancouver would have received St. Louis’ second round draft choice in 2009.
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Wow. I step out for dinner, and this happens. Clearly a counter-punch by the Blues after having the Canucks tender David Backes an offer sheet last week. Obviously the Blues were not happy with the Canucks‘ move and figured they’d make the Canucks overpay just the way they had to. Regardless, it sure makes for interesting news.
