Fire sale in Vancouver? A list of potential candidates the Edmonton Oilers could snag
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Well folks, we might be witnessing the demise of the Vancouver Canucks right before our very eyes. After frustrations boiled over between their two superstar players (J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson) the Nucks' are in serious danger of missing the playoffs.
Currently sitting just 1 point back of the 2nd wild card spot, the Canucks odds of making the post season are dwindling.
With that being said, if the Vancouver Canucks spiral out of control, Patrik Allvin will undoubtedly be announcing a fire sale on his team, similar to what Kyle Dubas did with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
According to Oilers Nation, while the Canucks fight to keep their season alive, here's a list of potential candidates the Oilers could snag if things fall apart on the west coast.
Marcus Pettersson
Let's be real: it would be downright comical if the Canucks flipped a first-round pick and a prospect for Marcus Pettersson only to trade him again before the deadline. But given their current trajectory, it's not off the table.
Let's be real: it would be downright comical if the Canucks flipped a first-round pick and a prospect for Marcus Pettersson only to trade him again before the deadline. But given their current trajectory, it's not off the table.
Brock Boeser
Brock Boeser seems like a long shot, but stranger things have happened. The 27-year-old winger is a pending UFA, and if Vancouver's season spirals further, they may try to cash in.
Brock Boeser seems like a long shot, but stranger things have happened. The 27-year-old winger is a pending UFA, and if Vancouver's season spirals further, they may try to cash in.
Pius Suter
A much more realistic target is Pius Suter, a versatile bottom-six forward with an expiring $1.6 million cap hit.
A much more realistic target is Pius Suter, a versatile bottom-six forward with an expiring $1.6 million cap hit.
Drew O'Connor
Drew O'Connor falls into a similar category as Pettersson: newly acquired but expendable if Vancouver decides to sell big.
Drew O'Connor falls into a similar category as Pettersson: newly acquired but expendable if Vancouver decides to sell big.
Derek Forbort
If the Oilers want a depth defenceman without breaking the bank, Derek Forbort is an intriguing option.
If the Oilers want a depth defenceman without breaking the bank, Derek Forbort is an intriguing option.
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