Chris Nichols of FRS Hockey: Elliotte Friedman was on Sportsnet 650 and was asked if he was hearing any players being linked to the Canucks.
“Not really,” said Friedman. “I think that Hanifin is obviously the one. I know the O’Reilly stuff is really starting to get out there too. I have to tell you I haven’t heard many more names specific to Vancouver at this time. I think that will change, but I haven’t heard anybody else right now.”
On the Winnipeg Jets and Jacob Trouba …
Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press: Pending RFA Jacob Trouba has stated that he’d like to remain in Winnipeg long-term, and it’s likely at the top of GM Kevin Cheveldayoff’s offseaosn to-do list.