Vancouver Canucks Learn the Steep Cost to Acquire Former First Round Pick From the Chicago Blackhawks
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A National Hockey League insider has given a big update on what the potential cost could be to acquire a former first round pick from the Chicago Blackhawks.
In exactly one week, the Vancouver Canucks will drop the puck on their 2025-26 season at home against the Calgary Flames and as General Manager Patrik Allvin continues to scour the market for some forward help, there is one intriguing name to keep an eye on.
On Wednesday, it was reported by David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period that the Vancouver Canucks were among three teams in the mix for former Chicago Blackhawks first round pick Lukas Reichel, as the club is looking to give him a fresh start this season.
"The Chicago Blackhawks have been actively exploring the trade market in an attempt to move forward Lukas Reichel.
Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson has been engaged in talks with multiple teams about Reichel , who is open to a change of scenery as his opportunities in Chicago have seemed to be dwindling." Pagnotta said.
He added, "The Vancouver Canucks, Edmonton Oilers and San Jose Sharks are among the teams believed to have interest in Reichel, who was drafted 17th overall by Chicago in the 2020 NHL Draft."
Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson has been engaged in talks with multiple teams about Reichel , who is open to a change of scenery as his opportunities in Chicago have seemed to be dwindling." Pagnotta said.
He added, "The Vancouver Canucks, Edmonton Oilers and San Jose Sharks are among the teams believed to have interest in Reichel, who was drafted 17th overall by Chicago in the 2020 NHL Draft."
NHL insider gives big update on potential cost to land Chicago Blackhawks' Lukas Reichel
During an appearance on Halford & Brough on Wednesday, National Hockey League insider Frank Seravalli spoke about the availability of Lukas Reichel on the trade market and shared that he wouldn't be surprised if the Vancouver Canucks were one of the teams interested.
Seravalli went on to add that the Chicago Blackhawks would like to have a trade wrapped up within the next five-to-six days, possibly earlier if possible and that the cost to acquire the Nuremberg, Germany native would only be a mid-round pick, something Vancouver has plenty of, especially in 2027.
Reichel, 23, has appeared in 169 games in the National Hockey League since making his debut during the 2021-22 campaign and has gone on to register 54 points (20 goals, 34 assists), 30 penalty minutes and is a minus-61.
If the cost is what Frank Seravalli is reporting - a mid-round pick - then the Vancouver Canucks should absolutely be all over this as it would give them a solid option on the wing in their middle-six, especially with Nils Hoglander on the shelf for eight-to-ten weeks following surgery.
Source: Halford & Brough In the Morning
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