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Vancouver Canucks Dump Ilya Mikheyev’s Cap Hit in Trade with Chicago Blackhawks
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The Vancouver Canucks have successfully alleviated salary cap pressure by trading Ilya Mikheyev to the Chicago Blackhawks. The trade also involves the signing rights to Sam Lafferty and draft picks.
While Mikheyev possesses a no-trade clause, negotiations facilitated by his agent, Dan Milstein, are moving forward smoothly. Mikheyev’s salary retention and potential team preferences are key factors in finalizing the deal.
The exchange includes future draft picks rather than immediate selections. Vancouver Canucks hope to strengthen their roster by clearing Mikheyev’s hefty cap hit, aiming to re-sign Nikita Zadorov and potentially acquire Jake Guentzel in free agency.
Notable past trades between the Canucks and Blackhawks, involving players like Jason Dickinson and Anthony Beauvillier, have influenced the current Mikheyev deal. The strategic move reflects Vancouver’s commitment to agile roster management.