Canucks GM says Beauvillier trade creates ‘flexibility’ moving forward
VANCOUVER — Trading Anthony Beauvillier to the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday cleared US$4.15 million of cap space, giving Vancouver Canucks GM Patrik Allvin some flexibility in developing his team as it enjoys a hot start to the season.
Vancouver announced the trade shortly before the Canucks faced off against the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday.
In exchange, the Canucks will receive a fifth-round pick in the 2024 draft.
“I felt there was an opportunity for him to move on to get his game back to where it belongs,” said Allvin on Wednesday. “I think he deserves more ice time and is a good player.”