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Canucks Cool on Jack Roslovic, Pivot to Trade Market for Centre Help

Vancouver cites cap limits, confidence in Filip Chytil’s health, plus Aatu Räty’s progress as reasons to wait.

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May 10, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Jack Roslovic (96) celebrates his goal against the Washington Capitals during the second period in game three of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Athletic’s Thomas Drance reports Vancouver has “cooled significantly” on signing the top UFA centre, turning focus to acquiring help via trade.
  • Team leadership believes short‑term coverage down the middle is workable with Chytil available and Räty’s late‑season progress, lessening urgency in free agency.
  • Management is exploring options now and would complete a deal immediately for a credible middle‑six centre, including one with a defensive profile.
  • Roslovic remains unsigned after posting 22 goals and 39 points for Carolina last season, with some observers viewing him as a stronger fit on the wing.
  • Cost and cap constraints weigh on talks, as AFP Analytics projects about $4.1 million AAV over three years while Vancouver has just over $3 million, setting up a patient timeline that could stretch to Canadian Thanksgiving.