Often takes some time to evaluate the off season and often the immediate views are off base. Given we have half the season under our belt, I think we have a much better perspective on Gillis?s success in the off season. Looking Excellent 1. Bieksa contract ? any fear that Bieksa would revert to erratic form of a couple of years ago seem misplaced. Bieksa has been very good and has evolved into a top end defenseman. Given that, his contract, in both in terms of amount and length, is excellent. 2. LaPierre contract ? in the end a great trade and very good re-signing. Very solid value even if offensive upside still appears limited. I mill. for a good 4th line center who can play up if necessary is a bargain. Only query is that they might have got a longer term than 2 years. 3. Hansen contract? Hansen has more than fulfilled any hope Canucks had and is very good value at 1.3 4. Re-signing Higgins ? at this point represents one of the best moneypuck signings in the League. 5. Re-signing Salo ? very good bargain at 2 mill. Has been durable enough, to date, to totally justify the contract. Looking Good 1. Dumping Tambellini ? fact he couldn?t catch on anywhere else indicates lack of value. Prolonging his stay in Vancouver made no sense. Other dumps of Baumgartner, Desbiens, Bolduc, Lee Sweatt, Bliznak also deserved and opened up some contract slots. 2. Signing Climie ? has