Can the Vancouver Canucks defence be saved by Justin Schultz of the Edmonton Oilers? The short answer seems to be “certainly not.” But what about the long answer?
Back in 2012, Schultz, the Anaheim Ducks’ second-round pick of 2008, decided to use a liitle loophole in the CBA that allowed him to become an unrestricted free agent instead of signing with the Ducks. He was said to be the best NCAA blueliner out there, having recorded 91 points in 106 games over the course of his final two college seasons.
Unsurprisingly, there was a long list of teams that wanted to sign him, reportedly including the Edmonton Oilers, the Minnesota Wild, the New York Rangers, the Ottawa Senators, the Toronto Maple Leafs and, of course, the Vancouver Canucks.