J.T. is absolutely ecstatic,» Bartlett told Sportsnet. «If nothing else, J.T. is a competitor and he wants to win. And he feels like this gives him a great chance to win a Stanley Cup before his career is over. He loves Vancouver and is excited to be there for the rest of his career.
«This is what he wanted. He loves the guys, loves the city. Fifty-six million for a 30-year-old is great. But when you step back and look at the market, he left at least a little money on the table. Vancouver is where he wanted to be."