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Patrik Allvin Confirms The Vancouver Canucks Top Priority In The Offseason
In a new press conference, Vancouver Canucks GM Patrik Allvin addressed what holes he plans to fill on the team's roster first when the offseason begins.
Since the trade deadline, the Vancouver Canucks have gotten inconsistent production from their forward corps.
With the trade sending away J.T. Miller the Canucks lost key forward and center depth leaving Elias Pettersson with much more pressure on his shoulders.
While Pettersson has played better as of late there is a clear need for the Canucks to add talent up front especially with the looming free agency of Brock Boeser.
Things took an even worse turn for the forwards after newly acquired center Filip Chytil suffered yet another concussion.
This afternoon Canucks GM Patrik Allvin spoke to the media and was asked what he expects to be the biggest priority for the team to address first when the offseason begins.
Patrik Allvin Confirms Adding Forward Talent Is Top Priority
During the interview Allvin conducted by Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic Allvin confirmed that center in particular will be a main priority to upgrade significantly whether it be through free agency or trade.
Yeah, definitely we'll do that in the offseason, whether that's through trade or free-agent signing
With Allvin confirming that center will be a major priority the focus can now turn to some of the top potential names expected to be on both the free agent and trade market during the 2024 offseason.
The Canucks even without the center depth they need continue to be playoff contenders proving to the front office that a big move has been earned by this group heading into next season.
As the names are revealed that the Canucks are interested in going after we will pass that news along to you.
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