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Canucks Field Rising Interest in Kiefer Sherwood as Recent Trades Reset Forward Prices

Teams value his $1.5 million cap hit for playoff depth.

Overview

  • The Bruins, Stars, Islanders, Senators, Flyers and Lightning have inquired about Kiefer Sherwood, according to reporting cited by Pro Hockey Rumors.
  • Sherwood carries a $1.5 million salary that cap‑strained clubs can absorb without major moves.
  • After a hat trick on Friday, he sits at 16 goals and 20 points this season and brings heavy physicality.
  • He will become an unrestricted free agent after the season, making him a likely rental unless re‑signed.
  • Friday’s deals of Phillip Danault to Montreal for a 2026 second‑round pick and Mason Marchment to Columbus for a 2027 second and 2026 fourth offer fresh pricing comps for forward trades.