Canucks Talk Who to Trade? Who to Keep?
Jan 26, 2026
Landon Ferraro, former NHL forward and current Canucks analyst, gives an inside look at game breakdowns and roster thinking. He dissects the Rust hit on Brock Boeser, why there was no on-ice response, and the Canucks’ comeback vs. Pittsburgh. Discussion pivots to IR moves, tradeable pieces like Teddy Blueger and Evander Kane, prospect usage, and fan reactions to a potential midseason rebuild.
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How Pittsburgh Controlled Tempo With Possession
- Pittsburgh showed patient, possession-based zone entries and consistent tempo to keep momentum.
- Ferraro credited coach Dan Muse for structuring a connected attack that avoids wasted time when regrouping.
Allow Young D To Learn Through Aggression
- Let young defensemen make aggressive mistakes now so they can learn the limits before next season.
- Ferraro recommends patience and focused offseason work rather than judging them harshly mid-season.
Lean Into One Dominant Skill
- Young players should lean into their best trait and make it their feature (physicality for DPD, net presence for Bouyum).
- Ferraro urges them to find the line and consistently own that role in games.