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3 players the Canucks should consider trading

By William Akers

VANCOUVER, BC - OCTOBER 26: Hockey fans cheer at the opening face-off of NHL action between the Vancouver Canucks and Minnesota Wild on October, 26, 2021 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)
VANCOUVER, BC - OCTOBER 26: Hockey fans cheer at the opening face-off of NHL action between the Vancouver Canucks and Minnesota Wild on October, 26, 2021 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images) /
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Nov 19, 2021; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko (35) looks on as defenseman Travis Hamonic (27) blocks a shot against the Winnipeg Jets in the third period at Rogers Arena. Canucks won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2021; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko (35) looks on as defenseman Travis Hamonic (27) blocks a shot against the Winnipeg Jets in the third period at Rogers Arena. Canucks won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Travis Hamonic

Since signing a two-year, $6 million contract extension during the offseason, Travis Hamonic has endured a very unsteady campaign.

Just mere months after re-upping with the team, Hamonic considered stepping away from game completely and retiring. This was due to ‘personal matters’, but it certainly was unsettling after just signing an extension. About three weeks later the team announced that Hamonic would take a leave of absence due to said personal matters. Hamonic did return about a week after taking his leave, and reported to the Canucks AHL affiliate in Abbotsford.

Since then, the 31 year old defensemen has only played in nine NHL games, was sent back down to the minors for a short stint, and has been placed on IR where he still remains. If Hamonic can get healthy and back on the ice prior to the deadline, which it appears he should be able to do,  Allvin could look to ship him else where in one of his first moves since his hiring.

Hamonic’s reported eight team no-trade clause could provide an obstacle in potential trade talks, however it should be noted that the player can choose to waive this contract obligation at any time.

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