After Overpaying Pearson

Pearson is not an overpayment. Is he having a down year, yes. He would have made more or similar to his current contract in FA.
Pearson took a discount because he wanted the NTC. He clearly likes the culture in VAN, hence the reason he took less money

They gave him maybe 500k too much. I'm not sure why everyone is acting like that's the end of the world. Especially given his his presence has helped Bo out so much. This is different than the bottom six contracts of old in that Pearson is not a bottom six guy, and is not as old as the others. Its a little bit much, bot not to make such a huge stink over (not pointing it at you, but in general fans).

However, in regard to this build, I wouldn't make this much of a stink about Pearson then go out and sign Cizikas to that. Yes, Cizikas might be part of one of the best fourth lines in the league, but, just that - FOURTH line. Team needs a better 3C, not another year of 2 4th lines. I like Lowry more; he's out of cost probably, but I don't really see the fit for Cizikas on Vancouver.

Wouldn't say discount - I don't think he turned aside any money. But it certainly isn't an overpay either. I was optimistic for 3x3. I'm not losing sleep over 250k like most everyone else is overreacting to. This is a down year that is parallel to all the other struggling Vancouver players. Not a sign of things to come.

Yep these moves seem like what Jim Benning would do

I agree I don't know why people are freaking out. He's a reliable and defensively responsible player. If Hoglander stays on that line for next year, he'll learn from Bo and TP.
It could be better than potentially signing a FA for BIG money and longer term.