My NHL Trade Rumors · Oct 5, 2020
NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, and the Toronto Maple Leafs
Vancouver Canucks notes and a couple potential free agent targets
Iain MacIntyre of Sportsnet: Even if the Vancouver Canucks were to move Loui Eriksson, it would only free up funds for one of Jacob Markstrom, Tyler Toffoli or Chris Tanev. Jay Beagle and Antoine Roussel still have two years left on their deals.
For the 2021-22 season, the Canucks may have to commit $20 million for both Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes.
If they aren’t able to re-sign Markstrom, they’ll need to find a veteran goalie to pair with Thatcher Demko.
If they lose Tanev to free agency, they don’t really have anyone ready to fill his second-pairing minutes.