Overview
- Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported renewed negotiations over the weekend, and CHEK’s Rick Dhaliwal says Vancouver proposed a medium‑term extension near $4 million AAV.
- Reporters Ben Kuzma and Patrick Johnston view a re-signing as unlikely and point to a potential trade before March 6, naming Dallas and Boston as logical suitors.
- Kiefer Sherwood, 30, is in the final year of a two‑year deal at a $1.5 million cap hit and is tracking a career season with 17 goals at the midpoint.
- Former Canuck Jannik Hansen publicly urged management to trade Sherwood now, suggesting the winger could return at least a first‑round pick.
- League chatter also notes the Oilers are not close to acquiring Andrew Mangiapane, with his remaining term and no‑trade clause complicating talks.