Canucks Central The Open: Deadline Pressure
Jan 17, 2026
The hosts dive into the trade buzz surrounding players like Kiefer Sherwood and Evander Kane, analyzing their potential moves and market value. They discuss the New York Rangers' retooling strategy and what it means for young talents like Alexis Lafrenière. The complexities of Elias Pettersson's contract complicate trades, while speculation about Connor Garland's value versus Lafrenière's upside heats up. With the trade deadline looming, tension builds as teams assess their strategies and potential deals.
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Sherwood Is The Hot Trade Target
- Kiefer Sherwood is the most active trade target for the Canucks ahead of the freeze and Olympic break.
- Teams acquiring him likely want to extend him beyond this season, complicating deals.
Kane Requires Creative Trades
- Evander Kane is a player Vancouver is actively trying to move and earlier movement is preferred.
- The Canucks may need creative salary or return structures to get meaningful value for him.
High Price On Hronek
- Filip Hronek draws significant interest but the Canucks value him highly and will demand big offers.
- Expect asks in the range of two first-round pick value or equivalent prospect capital.