Vancouver Canucks Targeting Big Names to Acquire this Offseason, and That's Not All
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General manager Patrik Allvin and the Vancouver Canucks will be looking to make moves to improve their team this summer.
Although Allvin's free agency track record isn't flawless, he's made more successful signings than misses in his first three offseasons as the Canucks general mamager.
Here's four free agents that Allvin and the Canucks could target during free agency on July 1.
Trevor Beggs from the Daily Hive writes that Eric Robinson's game shares some similarities with Kiefer Sherwood's, he's a big, fast, and physical forward who just set career highs with 14 goals and 32 points.
Taylor Raddysh is experiencing his first playoff run with the Washington Capitals. At 27 years old, he's got solid speed, but his shooting luck has been rough the past two seasons, managing only 12 goals in 153 games. However, he did reach the 20-goal mark with the Chicago Blackhawks during the 2022-23 season.
Raddysh recorded 27 points (7 goals and 20 assists) in 80 games this season.
If you don't remember, during a tough 5-0 loss for the Canucks against the Seattle Kraken, forward Michael Eyssimont was all over the ice for Seattle. He ended up scoring the game-winning goal in a crucial game for the Canucks that they needed to win.
"Eyssimont's counting stats don't jump off the page, but the Canucks could do worse for a bargain bin, fourth-line upside bet." -Beggs
Eyssimont recorded 16 points (9 goals and 7 assists) in 77 games this season.
Watch Eyssimont attempt the Michigan!
Mikey Eyssimont tries to pull a Michigan.
I believe he's the first Kraken player to attempt it in a game.
I believe he's the first Kraken player to attempt it in a game.
Mason Appleton is coming off a career-best season, having posted 14 goals and 36 points. While his role has slightly diminished on a strong Winnipeg Jets team, he's still managed to reach double digits in goals while contributing solid two-way play.
Appleton recorded 21 points (10 goals and 11 assists) in 63 games this season.
At 28 years old, Justin Kirkland earned his first NHL opportunity this season with the Flames. He made an immediate impact, recording eight even-strength points in his first 21 games, leading all Flames players at that time. However, a torn ACL on Nov. 29 cut his season short.
"The Winnipeg native is a likable player and could be an intriguing buy-low option for the Canucks."
Kirkland recorded 8 points (2 goals and 6 assists) in 21 games this season.
Justin "Costco" Kirkland with identical shootout goals in bulk 📦
We'll see what happens this summer!
| POLL | ||
MAI 7 | 573 ANSWERS Vancouver Canucks Targeting Big Names to Acquire this Offseason, and That's Not All Which free agents do you think the Canucks should target this summer? | ||
| Justin Kirkland | 87 | 15.2 % |
| Mason Appleton | 310 | 54.1 % |
| Mikey Eyssimont | 93 | 16.2 % |
| Eric Robinson | 83 | 14.5 % |
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