Canucks Connected to Former 8th Overall Pick in Their Search for a Second-Line Center

The Vancouver Canucks remain aggressive in their search for a second-line center to pair with Elias Pettersson.

It appears the team will give Filip Chytil the first opportunity to secure the job but if he struggles Patrik Allvin and the Canucks front office remain committed to exploring the trade market.

Tonight, Heavy.com have suggested the Boston Bruins as a potential trade partner for the Canucks to land former 8th overall pick Casey Mittlestadt.

In the mock trade suggested by Michael DeRosa of Heavy.com the Canucks would land Mittelstadt in exchange for Nils Hoglander and a 2026 2nd round pick.

Mittelstadt, 26, already has 9 seasons of NHL experience under his belt after being drafted by the Buffalo Sabres.

At his best, Mittelstadt is a highly creative two-way forward effective at both ends of the ice.

However, lack of consistency in multiple areas of his game have held Mittelstadt back from maintaining success in the NHL.

In his best season, Mittelstadt put up 59 points with the Sabres and was a driving force in the defensive zone as well.

If Patrik Allvin and the Canucks believe they can bring out the best in the young center this trade could be an absolute steal.

If not then the move carries a lot of risk with little reward.

As the season continues, it will be interesting to see if Mittelstadt continues to be connected to the Canucks or if this potential move fails to get done.