The Real Reason the Vancouver Canucks Are No Longer Interested in UFA Jack Roslovic Comes to the Surface
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After months of intense speculation on which NHL team was going to land top unrestricted free agent Jack Roslovic, the Vancouver Canucks have reportedly made up their mind.
Coming into the offseason, Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin knew he had a big task ahead in making some big trades or signings in order for the team to get back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Unfortunately, fans are not to happy with his performance and have voted on his ability to lead the team in the always anticipated poll put on by the Athletic.
After the voting closed, the Canucks fan base has officially lost all confidence in the teams management.
Patrik Allvin and Jim Rutherford were graded at the bottom of the league in confidence, ranking 26 out of 32.
The Canucks front office seems to have lost the backing of their fan base after a lackluster season in which they fell six points out of a playoff spot. Vancouver fell from fifth to 26th in this year's rankings.
The Canucks front office seems to have lost the backing of their fan base after a lackluster season in which they fell six points out of a playoff spot. Vancouver fell from fifth to 26th in this year's rankings.
Vancouver Canucks backing off from top unrestricted free agent Jack Roslovic
All summer long, the Vancouver Canucks have been one of the top teams linked to landing Roslovic, especially for the fact they are in desperate need of a second-line center.
But, a new development has put water on those flames as the Canucks have officially backed off from their hot pursuit of the 28 year old center.
As reported by Thomas Drance of The Athletic, the Canucks' real reason of moving in a different direction has come to the surface.
With the lack of moves and incentives to get players to sign in Vancouver, the organization has analyzed the situation and come to the conclusion that they will not be able to find the solution to their issues on the free agent market.
"Hearing the Canucks have cooled off on pursuing late summer UFA Jack Roslovic.
Club wants a full-time center upgrade, and doesn't see that player available in the UFA bargain bin. It's going to take a trade.
- Thomas Drance
Club wants a full-time center upgrade, and doesn't see that player available in the UFA bargain bin. It's going to take a trade.
- Thomas Drance
Instead, they are going to look to the trade market to make a bigger splash then what the free-agents can offer.
The trade market offers the potential for a higher-impact player who can slot into the top-six and make a real difference, rather than just plugging a hole.
At the end of the day, the reason for the Canucks backing off from Roslovic has nothing to do with not having interest in his services, but the fact that they do not want to overpay for a player just because he is the "best-available option" to them at the present moment.
Although it may not be what fans want to hear, they will have to be patient once again to see any big changes come to their lineup for the 2025-26 season.
Source: New York Times/The Athletic
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