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4w ago

Canucks Continue Center Search With Chytil Projected at 2C

A scarce center market has Vancouver leaning on Filip Chytil at 2C, with GM Patrik Allvin keeping trade talks open.

Feb 2, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Filip Chytil (72) and defenseman Marcus Pettersson (29) and defenseman Tyler Myers (57) and forward Dakota Joshua (81) celebrate Chytil’s goal against the Detroit Red Wings in the third period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

Overview

  • GM Patrik Allvin said the club remains in conversations with other teams for a center, citing limited availability and the need for the right cost and fit with coach Adam Foote’s style.
  • The offseason market for centers has been thin as many free agents re-signed with their teams, with Pius Suter leaving Vancouver for the Blues as a notable exception.
  • Filip Chytil is expected to open camp as the second-line center behind Elias Pettersson, and he said earlier this summer that he is fully healthy following a March concussion.
  • Allvin highlighted internal pivots Aatu Raty, Ty Mueller and Max Sasson as options under evaluation, though none is viewed as a proven solution for the 2C role.
  • The GM acknowledged pressure to deliver this season, noting the stakes for the roster as Quinn Hughes approaches unrestricted free agency in two years.