Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: Vancouver Canucks pending unrestricted free agent goaltender Jacob Markstrom wants to remain in Vancouver, and GM Jim Benning hopes they can figure something out.
“I’ve said all along that he’s an important guy for us. My intent is to figure out something that works for him and us. I’m hoping to get him signed, but that’s part of the business — we’ll have to wait and see.”
Canucks will look to re-coop their second-round pick
Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: With the draft date pushed back until after the season is done, it allows Vancouver Canucks GM Jim Benning the time to try and recoup the 2020 second-round pick they traded to the Los Angeles Kings for Tyler Toffoli.