So much for the Vancouver Canucks’ monster fourth-line from last season.
Never forget.
After Tyler Motte departed at the trade deadline, we learned today that the other two members of the vaunted fourth line — Matthew Highmore and Juho Lammikko — will also become unrestricted free agents after they weren’t qualified by today’s deadline.
Both players had career years for the Canucks last season.
Matthew Highmore became a Bruce Boudreau favourite after returning from a two-month absence following the Christmas break. He registered career highs with five goals and 12 points in 46 games, averaging 12:42 per night.