With the Vancouver Canucks entering a roster revamp, it's clear that not many players currently on the roster are safe from the trading block. That includes veteran forward Kiefer Sherwood, who had been a key part of the Canucks roster over the past few seasons. With one month until the Olympic break and two months to go until the NHL's trade deadline, we're bound to receive some clarity soon on the Canucks' deadline business.
The Tank is getting loud again, and there is an undeniable buzz and excitement for all things teal in the Bay. And with that comes a miserable, complicated, and ironically unenviable predicament for general manager Mike Grier. The hardest part of any rebuild — much less one as scorched-earth comprehensive as the project Grier has overseen — isn't starting it; it's deciding when it is over.
In every year since he arrived, Panarin has led the Rangers in scoring and has been one of the most dynamic players in the NHL. No one is denying the offensive capabilities of Panarin, he shows it every single year. But it might be worth it to trade Artemi Panarin, with the proper due diligence of course, as he will be 34 years old and the Rangers' current trajectory may not mesh with Panarin's contract demands.