The Vancouver Canucks are not alone in their search for center
TSN: The Vancouver Canucks were already in the market for a center, but now, with Filip Chytil’s health in question, their search will intensify. Darren Dreger says the market is thin and many teams are looking.
“That’s why you see Allvin talking publicly about the need to do something at center ice. The problem is there are so many other NHL clubs also looking for a No. 2 or No. 3 center. So the market is incredibly thin in that area and Allvin knows that.”
So some around the league are wondering if Allvin will simply add a depth piece. Maybe there is a center at another club who appears to be an outsider, or a third or fourth line center in that organization, but has the ability to elevate and become a No. 2 or 3 center.
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The Canucks are looking at every option at this stage, including teaming up with another club with a No. 3 or 4 center on their roster.”
Vitaly Kravtsov does not plan to return to Russia
Sergei Demidov of RG Media: Vancouver Canucks forward Vitaly Kravtsov will start the season in the AHL as he tries to work his way back to the NHL. There was a report that he wanted to return to Russia, but his agent, Dan Milstein, said that was not the case.
“Vitaly works hard and knows what he has to do. I’ve seen rumors that he’s going back to Russia – that’s not true. He’s staying focused and waiting for his chance to prove himself with the Canucks. His mentality is exactly where it needs to be.”
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The Ottawa Senators are going big game hunting
The Fourth Period: Talk around the league has the Ottawa Senators looking for a new star-level player. It is unknown if GM Steve Staios is targeting anyone or if he has spoken to teams outside of his offseason search. There is nothing going on, but they are expected to go after a big name.
The Senators currently have approximately $3.61 million in projected cap space to work with. They would probably want to add someone on the wing.
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