Former Edmonton Oilers defenseman Vincent Desharnais made headlines yesterday when it was realized that he might be on the transfer out of Vancouver. The Canucks appear able to rectify what might need been a free company mistake, nevertheless it’s not clear what lengths they’ll go to maneuver on from his two-year, $2 million contract.
The Canucks are reportedly exploring commerce choices for the defenseman, as per insiders Rick Dhaliwal and Elliotte Friedman. Desharnais has struggled to seek out his footing in Vancouver, regularly a wholesome scratch regardless of the actual fact the Canucks are shorthanded on their blue line.
May the Oilers have any curiosity in bringing him again? Friedman additionally wrote in his 32 Thoughts column that, “Alec Regula received’t be Edmonton’s final defensive transfer. They are going to contemplate each lefties and righties.” If the value is correct, Desharnais did have some success with the Oilers.
“Couple of individuals inform me they’ve heard Desharnais’ title on the market. Some suppose his title is on the market on the commerce market,” said Dhaliwal when asked what he’s hearing. He added, “It’s gonna be robust to maneuver him,” continued Dhaliwal. “He hasn’t performed that effectively [and] he’s bought time period.”
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Desharnais, a 6-foot-7 blueliner, was introduced in for his dimension and two-way potential after failing to achieve a brand new cope with the Oilers this previous summer season. The Oilers favored what he introduced in a penalty-killing function and by way of workforce toughness, however by the point the playoffs rolled round, he wasn’t an everyday on a deeper lineup, shedding his spot to Philip Broberg. However, Broberg is now gone, as is Cody Ceci. Of their place is Ty Emberson (who’s coming alongside properly), Troy Stecher, and Regula (if and when he will get within the lineup).
The Oilers have been solely prepared to pay a lot for Desharnais, that means they’d possible solely pay a lot now. However, the Canucks, who have been enamored together with his dimension, gave the 28-year-old a extra profitable two-year deal and at the moment are wishing they hadn’t. They could be prepared to eat half of it to maneuver on. They’ve two retained salaries on their roster. They may do another.
How Badly do the Canucks Wish to Transfer on From Deharnais?
Desharnais has underwhelmed in his first season, tallying simply two factors in 17 video games and contributing to Vancouver’s bottom-four defensive struggles. The Canucks have managed solely 41.67% of five-on-five objectives whereas he’s on the ice, a regarding stat for a defenseman together with his cap hit and expectations.
Dhaliwal famous that whereas the Canucks are identified for rectifying errors rapidly beneath GM Patrik Allvin and President Jim Rutherford, transferring Desharnais and his $2 million AAV will probably be difficult resulting from his time period and up to date efficiency points.
Regardless of the potential departure of Desharnais, the Canucks aren’t simply seeking to promote. The workforce is actively working the telephone strains attempting to make a deal and improve. Maybe Desharnais can be included in any package deal to amass somebody for his or her high 4.
The long-term damage to Filip Hronek has left Vancouver’s blue line skinny, prompting hypothesis they may concurrently look to amass a defenseman to bolster their lineup.
The Canucks have a monitor file of creatively offloading contracts, and it stays to be seen if they’ll discover a taker for Desharnais. In the event that they’re prepared to retain wage, it could be price giving the Edmonton Oilers a name.
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