"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 hasn't met expectations thus far with a 10-12-2 record. Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported that Patrik Allvin and Jim Rutherford were listening to trade offers for their veteran players. Considering their tough start, and cloudy future with their captain, you can't blame the Canucks management duo for wanting to make serious changes."
"As for the Maple Leafs, they're still trying to rally their way out of the Eastern Conference basement. Injuries have played a major role so far this season, but there's also been several players underperforming, and unfortunately for Treliving, most of the players he's brought in have underperformed. Treliving isn't afraid to make bold trades and another one could be coming with the Canucks as dance partners."
"If the Canucks get an offer they can't refuse for Quinn Hughes, they're going to listen. Rutherford has been wildly open about the fact Hughes is a free agent in two seasons and is interested in joining his brothers on the New Jersey Devils. Regardless, Treliving should have a ton of trade interest in a top-3 defenceman in the league."
The Vancouver Canucks hold a 10-12-2 record and are willing to listen to trade offers for veteran players as management considers significant roster changes amid uncertainty around the captain. Patrik Allvin and Jim Rutherford have been receptive to offers given the team’s underperformance. The Toronto Maple Leafs sit low in the Eastern Conference, hampered by injuries and several underperforming acquisitions. Brad Treliving has a history of bold trades and could target Canucks assets. Quinn Hughes is a prime candidate: under contract next season at $7.85 million AAV, unrestricted by trade protection, and a top-three NHL defenseman.
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