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Stanley Cup Champion Could Be Up for Grabs as Canucks Eye Surprising Top-Six Forward


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Daniel Lucente
June 16, 2025  (11:46)
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Pittsburgh Penguins' Bryan Rust sits with Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin
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The Canucks have been rumored to have interest in top-six forward of the Penguins, Bryan Rust, and new rumors reveal he could be made available this offseason.

It's going to be a busy summer in the NHL, with many big fish potentially switching addresses. Mitch Marner, Brad Marchand, Sam Bennett, and Nikolaj Ehlers all could become free agents on July 1.
The Vancouver Canucks will probably be shopping, with GM Patrik Allvin and president Jim Rutherford seeking forward additions, namely, a second-line center and a top-six winger, particularly if Brock Boeser leaves, as most anticipate.
The other intriguing name bandied about in the rumor mill and rumored to be of interest to Vancouver is two-time Stanley Cup winner Bryan Rust.

Rust's no-movement clause expires on July 1st, adding to the trade rumors

As The Athletic's Harman Dayal and Thomas Drance have pointed out, Rust could be available when his no-movement clause expires on July 1. The salary-dump-happy Pittsburgh Penguins appear willing to deal.
"Rust's no-movement clause will expire on July 1, and the rebuilding Penguins could look to cash in on the veteran winger's value." Dayal and Drance said.

TSN's Pierre LeBrun reports that serious trade interest in Rust has already been registered from teams, and that could include the Canucks.
"Pierre LeBrun: Plenty of teams are calling on Penguins forward Bryan Rust."
The 33-year-old winger, a third-round draft pick, has spent his entire nine-year NHL career with the Penguins and just finished his best season to date: 65 points (31 goals, 34 assists) in 71 games. Rust has three seasons remaining on a deal with a $5.125 million cap charge.
At his production level and playoff experience, he's seen as the type who will fit well into a middle-six role for teams looking to make a playoff push, making him a player to track this offseason.
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