Although not that much lower of a grade, according to the writers at Canucks Daily, the grade should be significantly lower, judging the trade as a C-..
In reality, the move was indeed meant to make cap space, but with just over $3.5 million, it does not leave a lot of wiggle room for Vancouver to make any major splashes.
Even if so, it does not guarantee that any free-agents will be willing to sign here, with all the drama and outside noise that took place during the 2024-25 season.