Confirmed Trade: [CHI/VAN] Ilya Mikheyev (15% retained), Sam Lafferty, 2027 2nd round pick for 2027 4th round pick

[MMC]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1806158579742695442

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[ViD]

My condolences to Ilya

 

[DJB]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1806118701831266713

 

[BKarchitect]

Another good move for the Nucks if all it cost was a 2nd. That cap space is invaluable.

 

[Empoleon8771]

2nd rounder to get out of Mikheyev's deal sounds about right. Yeah, that's believable.

Canucks are in a prime situation to open up the vault for Guentzel now. No one will care about paying a 2nd to move Mikheyev if they can pull off Guentzel.

 

[Canucks LB]

Absolutely brilliant move, this leaves lots of room for Jake or Zadorov,

And that’s next year’s second, and it’s probably gonna be a late one

 

[Mrfenn92]

Boom Stanley cup incoming

 

[Sergei Shirokov]

Giving up another 2nd round pick sucks but it feels like a move they kinda have to make.

Curious if its a total dump or we get some kind of thing back like the Dickinson trade, guess we'll see soon.

Damn you Yzerman for setting the market! maybe it was all a 4D chess move to get us back for Hronek (haha).

 

[ViD]

They won’t win without Mikheyev

Franchise altering fatal mistake

 

[Turin]

Guentzel time in Vancouver. No way Alvin and JR aren't pushing all in.

 

[Mrfenn92]

Really a no brainer for Vancouver to clear ilya’s cap hit

 

[ClydeLee]

Come home to the place you rose up Laff

 

[TheReelChuckFletcher]

2nd rounder to get out of Mikheyev's deal sounds about right. Yeah, that's believable.

Canucks are in a prime situation to open up the vault for Guentzel now. No one will care about paying a 2nd to move Mikheyev if they can pull off Guentzel.

If the stuff coming out of Carolina about Necas is correct, there's a real chance that the Canes finish it and actually get Guentzel extended. We'll see, but salary flexibility is still good for Vancouver.

 

[dj Mahoney]

 

[Empoleon8771]

If the stuff coming out of Carolina is correct, there's a real chance that the Canes finish it and actually get Guentzel extended. We'll see, but salary flexibility is still good for Vancouver.

Eh of course Tlusky is going to speak positively of re-signing Guentzel. I'll believe it when I see it.

 

[Breakers]

FRANK …..

Hate giving away picks for long term mistakes that the management made

 

[MMC]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1806120907892523375

 

[hockeykicker]

jk i guess

 

[Bgav]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1806120907892523375

his agent was the one that found the deal. shouldn't be any hick ups.

LFG

 

[Vitto79]

Makes sense . Hawks won’t be good for a few years anyway so can take these dumps on for picks

Lafferty will get overpaid for a few yrs too I bet but he does fit with the Hawks

 

[TheReelChuckFletcher]

Eh of course Tlusky is going to speak positively of re-signing Guentzel. I'll believe it when I see it.

The Canes are rarely ever that positive when talking about an UFA. Their statements are usually more general.

 

[Mrfenn92]

Makes sense . Hawks won’t be good for a few years anyway so can take these dumps on for picks

Lafferty will get overpaid for a few yrs too I bet but he does fit with the Hawks

He fit very well before

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

If Hawks give up nothing of value

Sure whatever

We need talent on roster and a pick is nice

I liked Lafferty with Hawks

 

[PavelBure10]

It really has to be done. Cap space is invaluable and the Canucks still needs to sign Zadorov or go for the big fish Guentzel. This sucks but it really is a no brainer. Be done with your mistake and move on.

 

[mriswith]

Mikheyev is a good bounce back candidate but Canucks can't afford to take the risk on it and Chi can.