Analyst hints at a Nils Hoglander trade later this season: The winger to be showcased?
In a recent appearance on Canucks Central, Dan Riccio and Sat Shah discussed the Canucks salary cap margin; it's setting Patrik Allvin up for a massive trade.
With a margin that could wind up being as high as $8M, it will give the Canucks plenty of different possibilities to be aggressive buyers as they near the deadline. Allvin managed to build a solid roster as we head into the season, but some flaws are already expected, and they'll need to address those eventually.
While discussing the Canucks' current cap situation, Riccio slipped up, suggesting that Patrik Allvin could opt to move a $1M cap-hit player, such as Nils Hoglander, whose cap hit stands at $1.1M. The team recently acquired wingers whose experience precedes them. Wingers like Jake Debrusk, Danton Heinen and Daniel Sprong could pass Hoglander quickly on the team chart, making the young Swede expendable.
The one positive aspect is that the young Swede will have substantial value on the market,t given the elevated scoring ability he displayed last season and the fact that he comes with an extremely cheap contract.
Nils Hoglander: A Rare blue chip prospect from the Jim Benning era that lives up to his potential
Nils Höglander has evolved from a promising blue-chip prospect into a key offensive player for the Vancouver Canucks. Drafted 40th overall in the 2019 NHL Draft, Höglander quickly made a name for himself with his dynamic playmaking, impressive work ethic, and creative offensive abilities. Known for his elwinger'ss and highlight-reel goals, the Swedish wingerwinger's development was marked by standout performances in SwedenSweden'snd a strong rookie campaign with the Canucks in 2020-21, where he scored 13 goals and tallied 27 points in 56 games.
Though he faced some inconsistency in his sophomore season, Höglander continued to refine his game, showing improved defensive awareness and an increased willingness to battle in the corners. Now, with his potential being realized, Höglander is on track to becoming a reliable 20-goal scorer, leveraging his speed, creativity, and grit to make a significant impact in the Canucks' top-six forward group. His development reflects his resilience and growing confidence.
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Source: Canucks Central
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