Vancouver Canucks Apparently Pursuing a Strategic Trade to Block the Edmonton Oilers

The Vancouver Canucks are actively exploring a trade, partly motivated by a strategy to prevent the Edmonton Oilers, from securing a top defenseman from another top Canadian team.

Canucks Looking to Make Strategic Trade to Hurt the Edmonton Oilers

NHL insider Elliotte Friedman discussed the trade rumors in the Canadian market.

With the Flames having a few defensemen to offload ahead of the deadline, which could interest both the Oilers and the Canucks, a race between them is an possible scenario.

Friedman suggested that the Canucks could have a strong desire to prevent the Oilers from gettin Chris Tanev from the Flames.

Friedman explained on the 32 Thoughts podcast that while the Canucks like the idea of acquiring Tanev, it would be challenging for them to pull off. Vancouver's management sees preventing Edmonton from acquiring Tanev as a priority.

Apart from the rivalry between the two teams, there are strategic considerations at play. Both the Canucks and Oilers are competing in the NHL's Pacific Division and could face each other in the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs. Acquiring Tanev could give them a serious edge on their opponents.

However, Tanev has a 10-team no-trade clause, a $4.5 million cap hit, and the Flames are asking for a high price. It won't be easy for the Canucks, nor will it be for the Oilers, especially considering the Toronto Maple Leafs could also be interested.

Where do you think Tanev will be traded?

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