Canucks pull off savvy cap space move - already looking ahead to the trade deadline?

However, the gamble paid off, as Friedman went unclaimed and is now headed to Abbotsford. This not only clarifies the team's roster but also provides much-needed salary cap relief.

Friedman, who performed solidly as a depth defenseman last season, could have easily been snatched by another team. But his $775,000 salary coming off the books gives the Canucks more breathing room to make important moves down the line. With the recent trade of Tucker Poolman, the Canucks now find themselves in a position to potentially add a player with a $5 million salary at the trade deadline.

So, who are some realistic trade targets? Teams that are unlikely to make the playoffs and have players on expiring contracts could be ideal trade partners.

The Canucks are playing it smart, and if they can keep their cap flexibility intact, they might just have the pieces in place to make a significant splash at the deadline.

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Dailyhive.com Canucks could add $5 million player at deadline after clever cap move