Overview
- TSN and other outlets report multiple inquiries for Sherwood, with the Wild, Canadiens, Stars, Blue Jackets and Penguins among the clubs linked, alongside the Bruins, Flyers, Islanders, Lightning, Sabres, Avalanche and Red Wings.
- Team brass is not rushing a move and is surveying offers now, with reporting indicating a focus on young, NHL‑ready assets and no agreement in place.
- The 30‑year‑old is in the final season of a two‑year deal at a $1.5 million cap hit, he posted 40 points last year, and his physical game has been cited as a strong playoff fit.
- Sherwood leads Vancouver with 12 goals this season, yet he is scoreless in his past seven games and his shooting percentage has dipped, which evaluators say could influence his trade value.
- Speculative chatter has floated potential first‑round returns from interested contenders and fit cases for Boston, Philadelphia, the Islanders after Kyle Palmieri’s injury, and Tampa Bay, though no terms are confirmed.