Breaking news: The Canucks issued a press release this morning announcing they are planning to trade Chris Higgins,at some point, to somewhere. I can't ever recall a team issuing a press release like this, and I'm not sure I understand why they'd take this step. It's like placing him outside Rogers Arena with a 'for sale' sign wrapped around his neck.
Ben Kuzma suggest the most plausible reason I can think of for the club's announcement
Well, if there's no interest, letting season-ticket holders know they tried is wise if they have to waive him.