Insomnia-Fueled Speculation: Canucks’ next move

It’s just after 5:30 am and I’m about to try to go to sleep for the third time tonight. However, before I do I want to make a prediction regarding the Canucks next move, just in case it happens fast.

The Canucks need a 2c. They don’t need a 3c who can play 2c minutes. They have that already; he’s called Filip Chytil. However, there are no UFAs that fit this description, so they either have to do an offer sheet or make a trade.

If the Canucks trade with Calgary to get their 2026 3rd round pick back, it means they are going to offer sheet a player. If so, Marco Rossi is the obvious choice as it is clear the Wild’s owner, Craig Leipold, doesn’t want to spent what Rossi is demanding. If not Rossi, then Mason McTavish is a possibility, but the Ducks have a lot of cap room and will likely match any offer the Canucks make. Gabriel Vilardi is a long shot, but fun speculation.

If the Canucks don’t trade with Calgary to get their pick back, then Rickard Rakell of the Penguins is the most logical trade choice. He would cost a 1st, a prospect, and a warm body. That warm body could be Teddy Blueger, who costs $1.8 million a year against the cap. Hmm... The Canucks have just over $3.2 million and $3.2 million plus $1.8 million is $5 million, exactly what Rickard Rakell is making right now.

Now that I’ve got that prediction on the internet, maybe my brain will let me sleep.

Also, please don’t make fun of my grammar. I’m so very tired.