Yes, I'd explore that option. And I think the Canucks would, too. That doesn't mean they're shopping for him. But if you take the 30,000-foot view of the situation, the Canucks don't have a ton of trade chips. Young puck-moving D comes at a price, and to get one, you'd have to give something. Höglander is a 23-year-old with a 24-goal season on his NHL resume. We know teams have asked about him in the past. The Canucks feel they have bolstered the wing position this off-season and have Jonathan Lekkerimaki as the top prospect in the system who also plays that position. Plus, despite his strong regular season, Höglander struggled in the playoffs to the point he was a healthy scratch, questions persist about his play away from the puck and, at times, he continues to struggle to earn the trust of a third NHL head coach. He's on an affordable contract that would make him attractive to other teams around the league. If the right deal presented itself, I think the Canucks would look long and hard at moving Höglander.
