The Vancouver Canucks community received a major blow when they had to witness the trade of former franchise cornerstone Captain Quinn Hughes. Hughes made his way to the Central Division’s Minnesota Wild in a blockbuster deal that sent shockwaves through the league. But Hughes may not be the end of the Canucks’ trade plans.
The team has yet to make an impression this season. Not long ago, the management decided to go all out with their tradeable assets. In a further development of that storyline, an insider has linked a foremost Canucks trade candidate to the Boston Bruins.
Boston Bruins Might Go for Vancouver Canucks Forward
Along with Evander Kane, Kiefer Sherwood was among the first on the trade block. The holiday season has not quelled the relentless trade speculation surrounding Sherwood, who was linked to the Eastern Conference’s Bruins by Chris Johnston in his recent write-up for The Athletic.
In a sinking ship that is the Canucks, Sherwood brings exceptional scoring abilities that the Bruins may find exceptionally useful to bolster their offense. According to Johnston, the 30-year-old fits right in with Boston. “Sherwood is a prototypical Bruin: big, fast and tenacious on the forecheck. As such, he’s viewed as a player who would be a great fit in an organization that is building back up following last year’s reset,” Johnston wrote, exploring the feasibility of a potential move that takes Sherwood to the Atlantic Division team.
In the 36 games he has played with the Canucks this season, the winger has accumulated 16 goals. Despite the team’s overall forgettable record, Sherwood’s prowess is undeniable. Moreover, the front office at Boston had already entered into discussions with the Canucks in the past, exploring possible moves between the two teams.
“What’s more, the Canucks and Bruins have explored potential trade fits on a variety of players dating to the summer,” Johnston highlighted. However lucrative a trade for Sherwood may sound, it is obviously easier said than done.
To begin with, the Bruins cannot expect to procure the winger for cheap. Sherwood is playing better than ever, and the Canucks are likely to demand a fitting return for him, and that may emerge as a bone of contention between the two teams.
“The biggest hurdle here might be the asking price. Vancouver is seeking a meaningful return for a player who looks poised to blow past 20 goals for the first time in his career, and Boston isn’t expected to be chasing rentals at this deadline,” wrote Johnston.
Regardless of the odds, Sherwood remains a solid option worth considering for Boston. The way the season has unfolded for the Canucks, the team’s management is likely to be open to discussions.