Canucks expected to bench veteran forward Jake DeBrusk against Kraken sparking trade speculation
Tonight, multiple reports have confirmed that veteran forward Jake DeBrusk will be benched for the Canucks game against the Seattle Kraken.
The Vancouver Canucks have undergone a major transformation over the last month after the blockbuster Quinn Hughes trade.
The Canucks have recently played significantly better after the move was made and now have their number one center Elias Pettersson back from injury as well.
With Pettersson's return the Canucks now had a decision to make as to who comes out of the lineup for their upcoming game.
According to an announcement made by head coach Adam Foote, veteran Jake DeBrusk will be the odd man out.
The announcement of DeBrusk's benching has now sparked discussion about his larger future in Vancouver and whether a trade could be best for everyone involved.
Jake DeBrusk's future in Vancouver in doubt after unexpected benching
In the aftermath of the announcement from Foote, analysts and fans have begun to speculate about DeBrusk's future.
Many people following the situation believe that a trade could be the best solution for all involved going forward.
If healthy scratches become a regular occurrence there would be a likely trade request from DeBrusk who requested a trade away from his former team the Boston Bruins after he fell out of favor there as well.
DeBrusk, 29, is a reliable veteran forward who would likely be an attractive add for a contending team lacking depth up front.
As the situation continues to play out, we will pass along the latest details on DeBrusk's future in Vancouver and beyond.
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