NHL Insider Confirms the Vancouver Canucks' Strong Interest in Former Stanley Cup Champion
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A National Hockey League insider has confirmed the Vancouver Canucks' interest in a former Stanley Cup champion as Patrik Allvin continues to scour the trade market.
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin has been one of the more busier executives around the league as he's acquired Lukas Reichel from the Chicago Blackhawks and on Saturday afternoon, brought in some more center help by signing UFA David Kampf to a one-year, $1.1 million contract.
Even though he's added a couple of pieces to the NHL roster in the last few weeks, it doesn't look like Allvin is going to slow down anytime soon and it appears that a former Stanley Cup champion may be on his radar.
NHL insider confirms Vancouver Canucks' interest in former Stanley Cup champion
During a recent appearance on Sekeres & Price, NHL insider Cam Robinson shared that the Vancouver Canucks have been "poking around" on Nashville Predators forward and 2019 Stanley Cup champion, Ryan O'Reilly.
However, Robinson would go on to add that O'Reilly isn't too interested in joining the Vancouver Canucks and if he is to be traded by Predators GM Barry Trotz before deadline on Friday, March 6th, it'll have to be to a team he has a strong chance of winning a Stanley Cup with.
"They were poking around Ryan O'Reilly; from what I was told he's not super interested; I think he's looking, if he is gonna move, to jump to a very legitimate contender." Robinson said.
O'Reilly, a native of Clinton, Ontario, has seen his name pop up again in trade rumors recently according to David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period and an intriguing proposal was even suggested suggested back in the summer that would see the Canucks land the 34-year-old centerman in exchange for Teddy Blueger, Aatu Raty and a second round pick in the 2028 NHL Entry Draft.
""Vancouver Canucks acquire: Ryan O'Reilly
Nashville Predators acquire: Teddy Blueger, Aatu Raty, and a 2028 second-round pick.
In Vancouver, O'Reilly wouldn't be expected to carry the offensive load. Pettersson is a former 100 point scorer that the Canucks certainly want to get back on track. However, they will want the 34-year-old to continue producing as he has." Tristin McKinstry of Heavy.com said.
Nashville Predators acquire: Teddy Blueger, Aatu Raty, and a 2028 second-round pick.
In Vancouver, O'Reilly wouldn't be expected to carry the offensive load. Pettersson is a former 100 point scorer that the Canucks certainly want to get back on track. However, they will want the 34-year-old to continue producing as he has." Tristin McKinstry of Heavy.com said.
If the Vancouver Canucks are able to find a way to turn things around over the next couple of months and cement themselves as a playoff team, then perhaps Ryan O'Reilly may change his mind about coming to the Lower Mainland.
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