Overview
- Vancouver sent Chicago’s own 2027 fourth-round pick, previously reacquired by the Canucks in June 2024, to complete the trade.
- Head coach Adam Foote said Reichel will debut against the Canadiens and is likely to center Evander Kane and Brock Boeser.
- Reichel is signed through this season at a $1.2 million cap hit and will be a restricted free agent next summer.
- The 2020 No. 17 pick has 58 points in 174 NHL games with strong AHL production, though a 39.9% faceoff rate last season raises questions at center.
- Vancouver pursued help with Filip Chytil, Nils Höglander and Teddy Blueger injured, describing the move as a low-risk change of scenery after the player sought a trade.