HOW TO IMPROVE VANCOUVER CANUCKS

Even though the Vancouver Canucks should be a contending team this year, they can still improve their team to become a Stanley cup favorite. With that in mind, let's take a look at some of the moves the Vancouver Canucks could make to win a Stanley Cup.

The Vancouver Canucks trade Michael Ferland, Brogan Rafferty, Sven Baertschi to the Detroit Red Wings for 3rd rd pick '21, 4th rd pick '21.

The main purpose of this trade from Vancouver's perspective is to get rid of Michael Ferland and Sven Baertschi; from Detroit's point of view, this is low-risk trade, where they add some nice players for some draft picks.

After creating more than 5 million in cap space, the Vancouver Canucks add some players in Free Agency:

Derrick Brassard-1yr/2 million

Corey Perry-1yr/1 million

Madison Bowey-1yr/800k

The Vancouver Canucks finish the 2020-21 season as the second-best team in All-Canadian Division and the 4th best team in the Western Conference; the Canucks make it to the Western Conference finals only to lose to the Colorado Avalanche.

At the expansion draft, the Vancouver Canucks trade Loui Eriksson, Tanner Pearson, 1st round pick '21 to the Seattle Kraken for Zach Hyman, 3rd round pick '21.

This is an excellent trade for the Vancouver Canucks, who get rid of Loui Eriksson's contract; adding Pearson and a 1st round pick sweetens the deal significantly. Getting Zach Hyman, who the Seattle Kraken was looking to trade, and a 3rd round pick is a bonus.

Before the 2021 draft, Vancouver Cancuks trade Alex Edler to the Boston Bruins for a 1st round pick '21.

This is the perfect deal for both teams because the Bruins get a veteran top 4 LD, while the Cancuks a 1st round pick.

At the 2021 draft, the Vancouver Canucks trade picks 61, 67, 93 to the Ottawa Senators for pick 42.

2021 draft

21 (from BOS)-Corson Ceulemans

42 (from OTT)-Cameron Whynot

The Vancouver Canucks bolster their depth on defense in the system by adding Corson Ceulemans and Cameron Whynot, two great prospect defensemen.

Vancouver Canucks re-sign a few players:

Elias Pettersson-8yrs/8.5M per

Quinn Hughes-7yrs/7.5M per

Thatcher Demko-4yrs/4.5M per

Zach Hyman-4yrs/3.1M per

Adam Gaudette-2yrs/1.7M per

All RFAs are re-signed by the Vancouver Canucks.

In Free Agency, the Vancouver Canucks sign the following players:

James Reimer-4yrs/3.4m per

Due to the loss of Holtby, Edler, Brassard, and Perry, the Vancouver Canucks drop in the Standings; they miss the playoffs; they end up with the 13th pick in the draft.

Before the 2022 draft, Vancouver Canucks trade Tyler Myers to the Los Angeles Kings for Adrian Kempe, 2nd round pick '22.

The Kings add Tyler Myers, a top 4 defenseman that will really bolster their defense, while the Canucks get Adrian Kempe, a top 9 forward and a 2nd round pick.

At the 2022 draft, the Vancouver Canucks trade picks 13, 45 to the Chicago Blackhawks for pick 9.

2022 Draft

9-Simon Nemec

The Vancouver Canucks add a great shutdown defenseman to pair alongside Quinn Hughes on their top pair.

Vancouver Canucks re-sign a few players:

Brock Boeser-6yrs/6M per

Nils Hoglander-3yrs/3.5M per

Olli Juolevi-3yrs/3M per

Adrian Kempe-3yrs/2.75M per

Jake Virtanen-3yrs/2.6M per

Adam Gaudette-3yrs/2.5M per

Tyler Motte-3yrs/1.7M per

All RFAs are re-signed by the Vancouver Canucks.

Vancouver Canucks sign a few players in Free Agency:

Rickard Rakell-5yrs/5M per

Chris Tierney-4yrs/3.5M per

Ilya Mikheyev-2yrs/2.5M per

The Vancouver Canucks are a powerhouse in the 2022-23 season; they cruise through the Stanley Cup playoffs on route to their first Stanley Cup in franchise history.

By the 2023-24 season, the Vancouver Canucks have won a Stanley Cup and could be on the verge of winning another.

2023-24 Vancouver Canucks

N.Hoglander-E.Pettersson-J.Virtanen

Z.Hyman-JT.Miller-B.Boeser

A.Kempe-C.Tierney-R.Rakell

I.Mikheyev-A.Gaudette-T.Motte

Q.Hughes-S.Nemec

C.Whynot-N.Schmidt

O.Juolevi-C.Ceulemans

T.Demko

J.Reimer

This team is flat out scary and has the potential to win back-to-back Stanley Cups.

FANTASY HOCKEY WAIVER WIRE PLAYERS TO PICKUP

C Sean Couturier -After missing 2+ years, Sean Couturier is back and it seems like he hasn't missed a beat. Believe it or not, Couturier has been one of the top centers in the league so far with his all-around play, putting up 2 goals, 3 assists, 2 PPP, 63 FW, 24 SOG, and 1 SHP. Despite showing that he is still an elite center, Couturier is only owned in 20% of fantasy leagues. Pick him up now, while you still can. Ryan Johansen - Serves as the Avalanche's 2nd line center and plays on their all-world 1st pp unit. Despite not being the player he used to be, Johansen is still a valuable fantasy asset because of the players he plays with. Johansen has 4 goals and 4 PPPs along with 63 FW so far this season. He is owned in 29% of fantasy leagues. Sean Monahan - Someone must have gotten a time machine and put Sean Monahan in it because he is playing like he was back when he was in his prime. Monahan has been arguably the best player on Montreal this year, with 3 goals, 6 points, 2 PP

FANTASY HOCKEY WAIVER WIRE PLAYERS TO PICKUP

Here are some players you should pickup in Fantasy Hockey, sorted by position. Center Colton Sissons Colton Sissons is one of the best 4th line centers in the league, but in fantasy hockey, he could be even more valuable than he actually is in real life because of what he provides in the peripheral categories. So far this season Sissions has 5 goals, 1 PPP, 1 SHP, 12 PIM, 20 SOG, 89 FW, 15 hits, and 9 blocks. This is a terrific stat line and although you can't count on Sissons scoring a ton, he will fill out the FW, Hits, and blocks usually. Sissons is owned in 6% of fantasy leagues, snag him up while you can. Nick Bjugstad Nick Bjugstad is having an excellent year so far with the Arizona Coyotes, in fact he has played so well that he earned himself a promotion to play on the 2nd line along with Mattias Maccelli and Lawson Crouse. Bjugstad also gets time on Arizona's 2nd PP unit and 2nd PK unit. Bjugstad may not be a name who stands out to casuals, but his fantasy stat line is

Fantasy Hockey Forwards to Trade For

Here is a list of Players who you should consider trading for in Fantasy Hockey. Tage Thompson Tage Thompson had very high expectations of him heading into this season but has been a massive disappointment to this point in the season with only 7 goals, 8 assists, 4 PPP, 60 SOG, and 99 FW. Thompson has been better after coming back from injury and you would think that he is going to eventually start putting points in bunches. Because of how bad Thompson's statline is this season. it would be a good idea to trade for him because you may not have to give up a lot in return. Elias Lindholm Elias Lindholm is another player who has had a slow start to the season with only 7 goals, 10 assists, 3 PPP, 68 SOG, and 297 FW so far this season. Lindholm is definitely going to want to play better if he wants to increase his value for his next contract and also showcase himself for a trade at the deadline. If Lindholm gets dealt to a contending team, his fantasy value would drastically improve b

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