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Vancouver Canucks: 3 Forwards to Target in Trade

By Janik Beichler

Mar 5, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Bruins center Ryan Spooner (51) gets ready for a face-off during the second period against the Washington Capitals at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 5, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Bruins center Ryan Spooner (51) gets ready for a face-off during the second period against the Washington Capitals at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Vancouver Canucks frequently struggle to score and are still searching for help up front.

For much the past weeks — or even months — the Vancouver Canucks have been searching for scoring help up front. One name that popped up in rumours more than once was Evander Kane, a winger for the Buffalo Sabres. Canucks GM Jim Benning actually did inquire about Kane, but the asking price was too high.

Today, the Canucks are still in desperate need of scoring help. Summer acquisition Loui Eriksson is on pace for “only” 20 goals, not 30. Bo Horvat is the teams’ current top scorer, not only because he is playing well, but also because the Sedin twins are continuing their decline.

Furthermore, the Canucks are struggling with injuries about as much as they did in 2015-16. Rookie winger Anton Rodin has yet to play a game in the NHL, Jannik Hansen and Derek Dorsett have missed significant time, and others like Sven Baertschi had minor injuries that cost them at least a couple of games.

Because of that, the Canucks currently have to rely on depth players like Jayson Megna, Michael Chaput and Jack Skille to carry the load. “The load” does not refer to “the bottom-six load” either — Chaput is centring the second line.

The Canucks really do need help up front. So how about these three players?

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