The expectations are that the Vancouver Canucks will be busy
During the Early edition of Insider Trading, Gino Reda asked TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger about the Vancouver Canucks and whether they could have a busier trade deadline on March 6?
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Gino Reda: “What about the Vancouver contracts? They’re last in the league. They’ve already made it pretty clear that they’re open for business. Could we see a seismic shift in Vancouver?”
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Darren Dreger: “Well, it could be. It’s possible. I’ve been one to talk about the possibility of Elias Pettersson been in the game off and on for the past few weeks. So let’s update that story. And what I can tell you, Gino, is that right before the February 4 Olympic break, there was a renewed interest. Trade discussions involving Elias Pettersson, and I think it’s fair to assume those talks fizzled out over the course of the Olympic break.
So that brings us to the here and now. And it’s important to note that Pettersson has a no-move clause. I know the Vancouver Canucks have spoken to his representative JP Barry, but there has been no formal offer made, a trade presentation on Elias Pettersson that would be worth enough for the Vancouver Canucks to go to Barry and say, ‘Okay, is Pettersson willing to part with this?’ But it’s a developing story, and it’s one we’ll have to continue to follow.
There is quite a bit of interest in the area Evander Kane. Once again, another pending unrestricted free agent. So I’d expect the Vancouver Canucks to be busy, but it could be more on the downside to move on pending unrestricted free agents if they can’t get a suitable return for Pettersson.
NHL Rumors.com Note: The Vancouver Canucks have already taken two important steps. One trade Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild. The second was trade Kiefer Sherwood to the San Jose Sharks. This rebuilding in Vancouver has been underway for the past few years Bo Horvat And JT Molenaar is moved outside.
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The Canucks have other players besides Elias Pettersson, who has been the subject of trade talks in Vancouver in recent seasons. Could he move to the Los Angeles Kings, Detroit Red Wings, Carolina Hurricanes or another team in need of a center?
Outside of him, the Canucks have UFAs in Evander Kane, Teddy BluegerAnd David Kampf. Not to mention the trade protections that could be available Conor Garland, Jake De BruskAnd Tyler Myers.
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