The Vancouver Canucks are keeping their phones on and ears open, but don’t expect them to pull the trigger on any trades just yet. According to Elliotte Friedman on Saturday Headlines, the team is “open for business,” but they're in no rush. The front office is playing the long game-letting the market come to them rather than forcing a move before the time is right.
One name that’s been floating around? Kiefer Sherwood.
The unrestricted free agent is drawing interest across the league, and it’s easy to see why. He’s a solid contributor, carries a manageable salary, and fits the mold of a plug-and-play depth piece for contenders looking to shore up their forward group.
There was some early buzz that a move might happen quickly, but as of now, there’s no deal on the table. Vancouver’s approach is measured-they’re not going to move Sherwood just to move him.
Conor Garland’s name also popped up over the weekend, but not for trade reasons. Garland missed Saturday night’s game due to injury.
It’s not believed to be serious, and importantly, it’s not related to any potential trade talks. That said, Garland remains a player of interest around the league.
Teams like Boston have kicked the tires before and could circle back if the Canucks decide to make him available.
As for the broader picture, Vancouver’s front office has a clear goal: get younger. That’s been the message for a while now, and it continues to shape their strategy.
They’re not looking to offload veterans just for the sake of it-they want pieces that fit their long-term vision. And if that means waiting out the market until the right offer surfaces, they’re more than willing to be patient.
There are teams sniffing around. Boston, Minnesota, Philadelphia-possibly even Detroit and Buffalo-have all been linked to Sherwood, according to reports.
The Wild, in particular, seem to be doing their homework. But again, there’s nothing imminent.
Vancouver is sitting in a position of strength, and they know it. They’re not desperate, and that gives them leverage.
And for those wondering about Quinn Hughes-don’t. He’s not going anywhere. That question seems to come up weekly, but the answer remains the same: there’s no movement, no chatter, and no reason to believe the Canucks are even entertaining the idea.
In short, Vancouver is open for business-but on their terms. They’re not rushing into deals, and they’re not settling for offers that don’t help them build toward a younger, more dynamic future. The phones are ringing, but it’ll take the right deal to get them to answer.