The Vancouver Canucks have a number of irons in the fire, with several players available leading up to the March 6 trade deadline in 11 days.
As Canucks management make and take calls on such players as Evander Kane, Conor Garland, Teddy Blueger and Elias Pettersson, they are also open to moving power forward Jake DeBrusk.
During last week’s DFO Rundown Insider Edition episode, Irfaan Gaffar first reported that DeBrusk was available and is also open to a change of scenery.
DeBrusk, 29, has five more years left on his contract after this season and comes with a $5.5 million salary cap hit. He also owns a full no-movement clause and will have to sign off on any trade the Canucks try to complete.
The Boston Bruins, Seattle Kraken and Detroit Red Wings are among the teams believed to have some interest in DeBrusk, who has jumped onto TFP’s latest Trade Watch List.
It is unclear as to the type of deal the Canucks are looking for in order to move DeBrusk, but GM Patrik Allvin and team president Jim Rutherford are willing to entertain calls.
DeBrusk has registered 13 goals and 15 assists for 28 points in 56 games with the Canucks so far this season. He picked up 28 goals and 48 points with Vancouver last season.