With that trade out of the way, the Canucks got right to work on adding to their roster by acquiring Marcus Pettersson and Drew O’Connor from the Pittsburgh Penguins. Even with

It’s a trade that makes the club younger. Chytil comes with a lot of risk given his history of head injuries, but he’s a capable short-term solution down the middle of Vancouver’s forward ranks, with upside in an expanded role provided that he’s able to stay healthy — which is admittedly a significant “if.”

The Vancouver Canucks have made defenseman Carson Soucy available for trade, according to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman. The decision follows the team’s recent acquisition of Marcus Pettersson from the Pittsburgh Penguins, which has reshaped Vancouver’s defensive lineup and has already limited Soucy's playing time.