JT Miller becomes fifth Canuck featured on Daily Faceoff’s latest Trade Targets list
Every Thursday, Daily Faceoff NHL insider Frank Seravalli posts his Trade Targets list. The list is ever-changing, and NHL insider Frank Seravalli is always changing it based on behind-the-scenes conversations he’s had with people in the league.
Here’s what Seravalli had to say about Miller:
Scoop: If you’re shocked to see Miller’s name on the list before his renewal begins, consider this: 1) the Canucks are open to pretty much anything at this point, except for Elias Pettersson and maybe Quinn Hughes; 2) Miller could have real value this summer as teams are beginning to realize there are so few Impact players slated for freehand; 3) His no-trade clause comes into effect on July 1st and if you do, you might as well do it before the player gains more control. It still seems like a long way off Miller being delayed before that deadline, but enough teams have been talking about him internally that it’s impossible to ignore the possibility.
Miller came in at number 16 on the list, higher than Garland and Höglander, who came in at number 38 and 40 out of 50, respectively.
This is what Seravalli said about Höglander:
Scoop: No surprise, but teams say the Canucks have been rather cavalier in their interest in shaking things up — to the point where they essentially said, “Tell us who you’re interested in.” has shown interest in Hoglander before and the teams are now very intrigued by him. Down at AHL Abbotsford, the 22-year-old has 17 points in 24 games. Given that Vancouver is on the lookout for NHL-qualified players under the age of 25, it seems like a long road they decide to make the move from Hoglander at this exact time. But the possibility cannot be ruled out as they will consider many different proposals if they arouse interest in their players.
On garland:
Scoop: Despite all the inhibitions and inhibitions about the money the Canucks spent on wingers, Garland quietly fulfilled his end of the bargain last season with 19 goals and 52 points. He stormed onto the stage in Arizona under Rick Tocchet, the guy who gave him his chance. Its Ice Age is virtually unchanged under Tocchet. The fact remains, however, that the Canucks have pledged an additional $10 million to wingers in Anthony Beauvillier and Andrei Kuzmenko for next season. And Garland never really fit in Vancouver, signed by the previous regime. He’s a prime candidate to try and create a salary cap for the Canucks, but tenure could be a sticking point.
Meanwhile, Brock Boeser and Luke Schenn came on at 13 and 11, respectively. Here is what he said to Boeser:
Scoop: Word is beginning to get around that the Canucks are willing to strike a deal for Boeser that includes Vancouver keeping some salary. It probably wouldn’t be a significant amount, but the Canucks are ready to move on. Her urge to finally introduce some salary cap flexibility once and for all is real. We know that Boeser is also looking for a change of scenery. He has already been given the opportunity to seek a bargain through his agent. Boeser hasn’t scored at his typical batting average this season, but he still has .73 points per game (61-point pace) and is valuable as a winger. The concern for teams is the term.
And about Schenn, who stays at home and packs his family up for a move:
Scoop: Guess who took on John Klingberg’s points performance this season? That would be Schenn, who is also excluded from the squad for “reasons under commercial law”. Nothing was imminent when the Canucks made the decision Tuesday, but they had received enough interest to know he was likely to make a move. Schenn is a proven winner with Stanley Cup pedigree in an expiring cheap deal. Winnipeg, Calgary, Minnesota and Boston are just a few of the teams Schenn has been linked with, but others have also expressed interest. They say you can never have too many defenders in a playoff run, and Schenn suits almost every team, especially as a right-hand shooter who can play left if needed.