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Deadline Unfolds In Positional Waves
- Thomas Drance sees the deadline splitting into positional waves: yesterday was defenseman day, today might be center day, and Friday may be remainders day.
- He says right-shot defensemen and centers trade differently now, shaping how Vancouver markets UFAs like Teddy Blueger and David Kampf.
Clear Slot Or Monetize Young Depth
- If the Canucks can't move a pending UFA for value, consider clearing the roster slot and playing younger pieces like Atu Raty down the stretch.
- Drance suggests monetizing inexpensive, young center assets (e.g., Raty) rather than keeping an open contract slot with no upside.
No Move Clauses Don't Stop Trade Pressure
- No-trade/no-move clauses grant players the right to accept or reject a deal but don't stop teams from applying pressure during negotiations.
- Drance notes several trades leaked before players signed, showing player buy-in still matters but can't fully block trade dynamics.