Rick Dhaliwal: Have been told that the Vancouver Canucks won’t be qualifying restricted free agent forward Brendan Gaunce. The 2012 first-round pick could use a change of scenery.
Canucks could use a top-six forward and a top-four defenseman, possibly two
Iain MacIntyre of Sportsnet: The Canucks could use another winger for the line of Bo Horvat and Tanner Pearson, one that could help their power play.
Sven Baertschi could develop into a top-line player but the 27-year old missed most of last season with a concussion.