The reports suggest that the Canucks will be acquiring a 5th Round Pick and they will not be retaining any salarythe Hawks will be taking his full $4.15M cap hit.
Beauvillier had a slow start to the season, the winger had managed 8 points through 22 games. This opens up a better opportunity for a youngster like Nols Hoglander, but also cap room for another trade or signing (Ethan Bear).
UPDATE: The Canucks official announcement came through:
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28 NOVEMBRE | 671 ANSWERS BREAKING | Canucks about to announce a trade Did the Canucks make the right call by moving Beauvilier? | ||
Yea | 560 | 83.5 % |
No | 111 | 16.5 % |
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