The Vancouver Canucks are listening to pending free agents and some with term limits
Thomas Dance of The Athletic: The Vancouver Canucks are holding trade talks with teams, listing pending UFAs and players with deadlines. They want to keep some veterans to insulate their younger players.
If a sensible trade offer is made to someone at the end of their contract, they should consider it. The likes of Brock Boeser, Jake DeBrusk and Evander Kane have struggled.
The Canucks discussed an extension with Kiefer Sherwood, but did not make an offer. He’s expected to be traded before the trade deadline, and there is interest, but not one good enough to make the move now. Sherwood has not been cleared to talk to teams about an extension. If they took back a bad contract, they could increase their returns. Same if they pooled more assets with him.
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Kane’s play hasn’t been great and his value has dropped. He is a pending UFA and not in their future plans. He will likely be dealt, perhaps for a mid-round pick.
Three levels and options of defensemen the Toronto Maple Leafs could trade for
Jonas Siegel of The Athletic: Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Chris Tanev could be done for the season. Defensemen Jake McCabe, Brandon Carlo and Morgan Rielly have missed time due to injuries. General Manager Brad Treliving could look for a right-handed defenseman in case Tanev is done this year. Three options, from large to small.
Rasmus Andersson – Calgary Flames – Could form a top pairing with Jake McCabe. But not a prototypical number 1 defender. The Leafs may not have the resources to make it happen. Would that take Easton Cowan and Ben Danford? Should they add a 2027 2nd round pick?
Andersson could be interested in signing an extension, but it could be worth around $8 to $9 million for the Maple Leafs. He’s over 30 and the Leafs already have an aging blueline. Acquisition cost and extension price/term may be too high for the Leafs.
Justin Faulk – St. Louis Blues – The 34-year-old has one year left on his contract. The Blues may be looking for a first-round pick, something the Leafs haven’t had for two years. The Leafs may have to withhold their salaries. Would a 2027 2nd and a prospect not named Cowan or Danford work?
Steven Stamkos is starting to put it together in Nashville
Luke Schenn – Winnipeg Jets – How about a third go-around with the Maple Leafs for Schenn. Pending UFA with a $2.75 million cap hit. Would a 5th or 6th round pick be enough? Would be an upgrade from their current depth options.
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