The Vancouver Canucks’ defence is all but set for the upcoming 2016-17 campaign. Unfortunately, it seems like there won’t be any room left for long-time leader Dan Hamhuis, who spent the past six years with the franchise.
Everyone expected and kind of wanted Hamhuis to be dealt at the 2016 trade deadline. Even those who want him to stay past this season thought it would be nice to get a good return for him, have him win a Stanley Cup — or at least compete for one — and then re-sign with the Canucks in free agency. In other words, pull an Antoine Vermette.