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Canucks Make Lukas Reichel Available for Trade After 13 Games

The decision reflects a looming roster squeeze as injured forwards near returns.

Overview

  • CHEK’s Rick Dhaliwal said on Sportsnet 650 that Vancouver is open to moving the 23-year-old forward.
  • Reichel has one assist in 13 games since arriving from Chicago in a late-October deal for a 2027 fourth-round pick.
  • He was a healthy scratch against Dallas after sliding from a trial at second-line center to fourth-line wing following David Kämpf’s addition.
  • Impending returns for Nils Höglander, Teddy Blueger, and Jonathan Lekkerimäki would further threaten his roster spot.
  • With a $1.2 million cap hit he is an affordable depth option, though reports suggest the Canucks may get a modest return or consider waivers if no trade materializes.