Fansided · Apr 26, 2016
Vancouver Canucks: Room for Dan Hamhuis?
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Dan Hamhuis has been an important part of the franchise for many years. Is there room for him to stay?
The Vancouver Canucks’ defence is all but set for the upcoming 2016-17 campaign. Unfortunately, it seems like there won’t be any room left for long-time leader Dan Hamhuis, who spent the past six years with the franchise.
Everyone expected and kind of wanted Hamhuis to be dealt at the 2016 trade deadline. Even those who want him to stay past this season thought it would be nice to get a good return for him, have him win a Stanley Cup — or at least compete for one — and then re-sign with the Canucks in free agency. In other words, pull an Antoine Vermette.