Canucks Trade Tyler Myers to Dallas

The Vancouver Canucks have finalized a significant trade involving defenseman Tyler Myers. This deal, reported by TSN’s Darren Dreger, sends Myers to the Dallas Stars.

Details of the Trade

The trade agreement includes a second-round pick in 2027 and a fourth-round pick in 2029 being sent to the Canucks. Additionally, the Canucks will retain 50% of Myers’ salary, reducing his cap hit to $1.5 million for the current season and the next.

Background of the Trade

Many insiders believe the Stars were a favorable destination for Myers due to his family connections in the area. The Stars are also competitive, increasing their odds of securing a Stanley Cup.

• Trade Components:
  • Second-round pick in 2027
  • Fourth-round pick in 2029
• Salary Retained:
  • 50% of Myers’ contract retained, making it $1.5 million per season

Canucks’ Future Moves

With just two days remaining until the trade deadline, the Canucks are now left with one salary retention slot available. Two slots have already been utilized for Myers and Ilya Mikheyev, who has a cap hit of $712,500. There is speculation that the final retention slot may be reserved for Evander Kane, should the Canucks pursue a trade involving him.

There are also whispers regarding the possibility of utilizing the retention spot on Elias Pettersson, although that remains uncertain. As the situation unfolds, more developments are expected.