Drew O’Connor Could Be An Under The Radar Trade Target

Vancouver Canucks forward Drew O’Connor could become a valuable trade chip as the NHL Trade Deadline approaches. O’Connor is in his second full season with the team, and at 28 years of age, he isn’t likely to be a central piece during the next era of winning hockey in Vancouver. O’Connor isn’t the biggest or most skilled player, but he has a decent mix of speed, size, experience, and versatility, including the ability to play in the bottom six, which should make him an attractive piece for a contending team looking to add depth to its third or fourth line.

From a Canucks perspective, they have every reason to move O’Connor and other veterans who didn’t figure into their future. The Canucks…