The Vancouver Canucks are reportedly open for business, and Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving better be calling to find out the asking price on a few of their players.

Vancouver Canucks forward Kiefer Sherwood addressed the growing trade rumors surrounding him on Wednesday. His 2 year, $3 million contract expires after next season, and right now, he is eligible to sign a new contract. If no extension is done, Sherwood will become an unrestricted free agent in July 2026.

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While many of the team’s more experienced players have some degree of trade protection, Patrik Allvin and Jim Rutherford will look to assess the market and see which of their players are expendable, as well as whether or not any who have the option to block trades would be willing to waive such protection to pursue a Stanley Cup.

On the ice, Quinn Hughes remains Vancouver ’s most reliable player. He has 22 points in 19 games and logs over 27 minutes per night. His power-play work continues to drive the offense with strong playmaking. His minus-5 rating reflects team defense issues rather than his performance. He has delivered multi-assist games against top opponents.

The struggling Vancouver Canucks are poised to start shopping some of their veterans, while the Montreal Canadiens have been mentioned to be among the suitors for Nashville Predators center Ryan O'Reilly.

Vancouver Canucks are reportedly exploring trade options for veteran forward Evander Kane. Concerns over his high penalty minutes and inconsistent offensive output this season have fueled speculation.