Photo credit: NHL
JAN 12, 2023 (4:09 PM)
REPORT: VANCOUVER CANUCKS ROOKIE LOOKING FOR MASSIVE RAISE - MIGHT FORCE A TRADE!
BY RYAN
They did rebound and are currently sitting 10 points outside of a playoff spot, but there is a lot of drama surrounding the team. After Brock Boeser requested a trade, and failed contract negotiations with captain Bo Horvat has put them into a position where they need to trade him as well, instead of losing him for nothing, it's been upsetting times in Vancouver.
Now, the Canucks need to consider whether they want to enter a rebuild or retool, as they still have quite a few good players in the organization. There are some players like rookie Andrei Kuzmenko who need a new contract, but are receiving a lot of interest from other teams for the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline.
Kuzmenko has come over to the NHL as advertised and has played very well for the Canucks, and is now looking to get paid as such.
Despite trade interest, the Vancouver Canucks will try and re-sign F Andrei Kuzmenko. Per, Pierre Lebrun.
-
It's expected that Kuzmenko will get north of $6M AAV on a bridge deal.
-
It's expected that Kuzmenko will get north of $6M AAV on a bridge deal.
The full quote from NHL Insider Pierre LeBrun:
"I'm hearing that teams are calling more and more on pending UFA forward Andrei Kuzmenko. When one considers how cap-strung so many playoff-bound teams are, a player of his ability and cheap cap hit is a gift from heaven. However, I also heard Tuesday that the Canucks aren't sure yet they want to part with him, as they haven't given up hope on the idea of re-signing him. There haven't yet been any contract talks on an extension between the Canucks and agent Dan Milstein, although I suspect that will happen within the next month. I would imagine the starting price from the Kuzmenko side would be at least $6 million a year on a bridge deal.»
The 26 year old rookie who carries a cap hit of under $1 million has scored 17 goals and 35 points in 39 games this season for the drama filled Canucks. He definitely is worth the contract he is seeking, but will the Canucks sign him if they intend on entering a rebuild?
SHOULD THE CANUCKS SIGN OR TRADE HIM? JANUARY 12 52 ANSWERS | ||
| SIGN | 23 | 44.2 % |
| TRADE | 29 | 55.8 % |
| LIST OF POLLS | ||
TRENDING NEWS
FOLLOW US
 | |
| 127 547 followers | |
| LEADERS 2022-2023 | ||||||||
| GP | G | A | PTS | |||||
| 1- CONNOR MCDAVID | 50 | 41 | 51 | 92 | ||||
| 2- LEON DRAISAITL | 48 | 29 | 47 | 76 | ||||
| 3- NIKITA KUCHEROV | 48 | 19 | 53 | 72 | ||||
| 4- DAVID PASTRNAK | 50 | 38 | 33 | 71 | ||||
| 5- TAGE THOMPSON | 49 | 34 | 34 | 68 | ||||
| 6- MATTHEW TKACHUK | 49 | 25 | 41 | 66 | ||||
| 7- JASON ROBERTSON | 51 | 33 | 33 | 66 | ||||
| 8- ERIK KARLSSON | 51 | 16 | 50 | 66 | ||||
| 9- JACK HUGHES | 49 | 33 | 31 | 64 | ||||
| 10- MIKKO RANTANEN | 48 | 34 | 27 | 61 | ||||
| 2022-2023 LEADERS | ||||||||
JAN 29  |
BREAKING: Angela Price confirms TERRIBLE news for Habs fans about Carey BY RYAN One of the biggest moments from last season was Carey Price battling all season to return from addiction and an injury and finally getting to see 5 games of action before shutting it down for the remainder of the season. |
JAN 18  |
BREAKING: Edmonton Oilers make two more players available for TRADE as they attempt to clear cap space BY RYAN The Edmonton Oilers are currently on a 4 game winning streak, but despite this they are still just in a Wild Card spot, where they have the skill to be a team that should be competing for the Presidents Trophy. |
