Just hear me out before you trash this

Team: 2024-25 Vancouver Canucks

Initial Creation Date: Apr. 5, 2024

Published: Apr. 5, 2024

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

Two offseason buy-low trade opportunities:

1) Kotkaniemi. I have no idea if Canes management has an appetite to move him IRL, but plenty of Canes fans on this site seem ready to cut bait, some even going down the buyout route.

What if Tocchet could work his magic and put him with the right linemates? I could see a very effective 3rd line with him between Joshua and Garland, for example. Or maybe developing some chemistry with a guy like Podz.

I'd say it's a big risk because of his contract, but even if it didn't work out the buyout on his deal is very manageable. Long-term I think he can still turn into a very good 3C with the ability to fill in at 2C when injuries hit.

2) Graves. I thought he would've been a nice fit with VAN when he was a UFA, but he went to PIT and hasn't worked out very well. If he could fit better in a Tocchet system then he's another solid defensive Dman with size.

I swapped Mikheyev straight-up for him here, although there could be minor picks involved too. It's a change-of-scenery deal for both guys, and PIT gets the guy with a much shorter term.

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