DETROIT, MICHIGAN - APRIL 24: Jason Dickinson #18 of the Dallas Stars skates against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena on April 24, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
The Vancouver Canucks have been lacking a legit third line centre for years.
Brandon Sutter was tried at the position but he didn’t really work out and is more suited for the fourth line. Adam Gaudette was expected to be that guy but he failed to develop into a third line centre and was eventually traded to the Chicago Blackhawks for Matthew Highmore.