LATEST | Transaction concluded with the Maple Leafs: Canucks have made a steal
Two days before the season's debut, Patrik Allvin took advantage of the Leafs' rigid salary cap and acquired a player who was much needed in Vancouver and has been a true difference maker with the team.
GREAT ACQUISITION AT A LOW-COST
The Canucks landed Sam Lafferty for the low cost of a fifth-round pick after the Leafs had acquired him for a much steeper price about six months ago. The big, physical and gritty right-handed shot centerman played an essential part in the team's two wins against the Oilers.
He collected his first point in the 8-1 blowout, but the new number 18 collected his first goal at a crucial end during Saturday's 4-3 win. Here's the goal:
Allvin took a risk acquiring another contract even though the Canucks have their own issues. However, it was too good of an opportunity to pass up. After two games, do you identify Allvin and the Canucks as the clear-cut winners in this deal?
| POLL | ||
Do you identify Allvin and the Canucks as the clear-cut winners in this deal? | ||
| Yes | 2347 | 88.5 % |
| No | 199 | 7.5 % |
| He's great, but a 5th was too much | 105 | 4 % |
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