MONTREAL, QC - JANUARY 02: Kevin Shattenkirk #22 of the Tampa Bay Lightning skates against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period at the Bell Centre on January 2, 2020 in Montreal, Canada. The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Montreal Canadiens 2-1. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
The Vancouver Canucks could use another top-four defenceman with offensive upside. Kevin Shattenkirk fits the bill.
Vancouver Canucks general manager Jim Benning stands to lose some impactful players in free agency this offseason.
Retaining top goalie Jacob Markstrom is obviously the No. 1 priority. Benning will also look to keep blueliners Chris Tanev (a pending UFA) and Troy Stecher (a pending RFA).