LATEST | Low-cost veteran defenseman on the market: Decent transitional option for Allvin and the Canucks?
The reports from the finals days of Canucks training camp have been based on acquiring a Right-handed defenseman to play with captain Quinn Hughes.
According to an article by hockey writers, Jeff Marek has suggested Zach Bogosian could be a great fit. The 33-year-old right-handed defenseman plays a physically gritty game that could fit well with a skilled, puck-moving defenseman like Hughes.
Bogosian has a very affordable contract at one year left with an annual cap hit of $850,000. The one potential issue is that Bogosian has a modified no-trade clause, which could pose a problem for the Canucks.
Bogosian, the Thrashers 3rd overall pick in 2008, has played in 16 NHL seasons across four NHL teams. The veteran has recorded 213 points and 715 PIMS in 783 NHL games. He brings Stanley Cup pedigree, winning two cups in his career.
Watch for Canucks GM, Patrik Allvin, to make a move for the experienced defenseman very soon. With the injury to Carson Soucy, there will likely be a move in the coming days.
If the Canucks chose to add a veteran that could take over until Tom Willander makes his way to the NHL, Zach Bogosian would be an intriguing option. He was crucial to the Lightning's Cup runs and played essential roles alongside excellent puck-moving defensemen like Victor Hedman and Mikhail Sergachev.
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