NHL Insider reveals details of failed trade between the Vancouver Canucks and San Jose Sharks
Over the summer it has been reported that the Vancouver Canucks have been working hard to find a new home for Tyler Myers. It was assumed that a deal would be completed after the Canucks' paid Myers' bonus on September 15th, but nothing has come to fruition. While it was rumored that a deal was at one time close, it appears that is no longer the case.
According to NHL Insider Frank Seravalli it appears that at one time a deal nearly came together between Vancouver and San Jose. The deal would have seen Myers to San Jose, while returning forward Kevin Labanc to the Canucks.
According to Seravalli on S&P, the Tyler Myers for SJS Kevin LeBanc trade would have been straight up. But seems like #Canucks scratched that trade for the possibility that if their season goes south, they can trade Myers at the deadline themselves.
Both Labanc and Myers are in the final years of their contract, but it appears that the Canucks felt they'd likely receive a much better return for Myers at the trade deadline. If the Canucks are to fall out of playoff contention it is likely that they could unload and enter a full rebuild for next season, with Myers being a key piece of their deadline.
Only time will tell if the Canucks can turn things around this season, but many don't have high hopes for the team.
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