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3 trade packages for Vancouver Canucks’ Anthony Beauvillier

By Kyle Welsford

ELMONT, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 09: Anthony Beauvillier #72 of the Vancouver Canucks plays against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on February 09, 2023 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
ELMONT, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 09: Anthony Beauvillier #72 of the Vancouver Canucks plays against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on February 09, 2023 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /
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Anthony Beauvillier on the puck for the Canucks in a game against the Lightning. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Anthony Beauvillier on the puck for the Canucks in a game against the Lightning. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /

#1. Canucks swing for draft capital

The Buffalo Sabres’ last playoff appearance was in 2011, and to say they are desperate to return to the playoffs is an understatement.

Zach Benson, the Sabres’ 13th overall pick in this year’s draft, has showcased flashes of his highly-touted skills but, given his physical development, appears outmatched in his first five NHL games. In this scenario, the Sabres have chosen to assign the 18-year-old to the minors, creating an opportunity to bolster their lineup with the addition of a seasoned and cost-effective winger with no strings attached beyond this year.

With the aim of breaking their playoff drought, the Sabres have executed a deal that sends a third-round pick to the Canucks, who offer salary retention as part of the trade, in exchange for Beauvillier. This bold move still sees the Sabres harbor a substantial $7.5 million in available cap space, providing the flexibility to continue enhancing their roster leading up to the trade deadline if they choose to do so.

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Meanwhile, the Canucks – who possess a wealth of young wingers capable of filling the void left by Beauvillier – benefit from an additional $2.15 million in cap space and gain a valuable third-round draft pick through this trade.

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