TRADE ALERT | Canucks announce a transaction with the Tampa Bay Lightning

The announcement just came through, but the Canucks announced a late transaction.

The NHL's trade deadline was set to take place on Friday, March 8th, but the AHL Trade Deadline was today. The Canucks took the opportunity and brokered a last-minute deal.

The Canucks announced that they had traded the 22-years-old Quinn Schmiemann to the Tampa Bay Lightning in return for Future Considerations:



Schmiemann has been with the Canucks for the last two seasons, spending the majority of his time with the Abbotsford Canucks. Through 56 AHL games, he amassed 12 points.