Vancouver Canucks fed up with Vincent Desharnais, trade looms
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Breaking news in Oil Country as Vancouver Canucks defenceman Vincent Desharnais has landed himself on the trade block.
Former Edmonton Oilers defenceman Desharnais was a feel good Cinderella story last year, and Canucks fans were cheering when they acquired him over the NHL offseason.
Fast forward a few months later, things haven't exactly gone smoothly for the former Oilers blue liner.
Over the offseason, the Canucks signed the "Sea Weed Man" to a 2 years contract worth $4 million dollars AAV per season, but has failed to live up to that valuation.
Now, Vancouver Canucks head coach seems to fed up with Desharnais' inconsistencies, making him prime trade bait leading up to the trade deadline.
Vincent Desharnais lands on the trade block
According to Liam McCormick of Oilers Daily, Vincent Desharnais became a bit of a fan favourite in Edmonton for his long shot success story to make the NHL and his rugged style of play, but it was those reasons that made it smart for the Oilers to walk away from him in free agency.
At the age of 28, Desharnais has only played 131 career NHL games, and it's not like he's in the big leagues for his offensive skill. After being drafted in the 7th round by the Oilers, he worked his way through the ECHL and AHL for years to make the Oilers.
-Liam McCormick
-Liam McCormick
According to sources, the Vancouver are having a tough time finding a potential suitor for Vincent Desharnais.
It looks like the "Sea Weed Man" was a one hit wonder in Oil Country, and the Nuck's are left holding the bag, feeling the nasty sting of buyers remorse.
Sorry, Vinny, it's looking like the AHL is calling your name, bud.
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