The Vancouver Canucks have a lot of work to do this off-season, after surpassing expectations in the 2023-24 NHL season. Filip Hronek will be an interesting case.
Filip Hronek, acquired by the Vancouver Canucks from the Detroit Red Wings last year for a first and a second round pick, was a great fit for their team, mostly next to captain Quinn Hughes. Unfortunately, the cost to retain Filip Hronek is high, as he is reportedly demanding over $8 million per season on a long-term contract.
This has thus led to several trade rumours, and now Vancouver Canucks insider Satiar Shah has provided a timeline:
I'm not going to be as forceful as saying he's guaranteed to be traded by the draft if he doesn't sign, but I'd say there's a really good chance that a trade happens at the draft if he doesn't sign an extension, Shah said.
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If the Vancouver Canucks hit arbitration with Hronek, it may royally screw them over, as the case in arbitration will likely favour Filip Hronek's incredible 2023-24 season for salary.
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All of this considered, be ready to see Filip Hronek change teams for the second time in a year very soon.
Credit HockeyPatrol:
Massive trade rumored to follow the Stanley Cup Final
Do you think Filip Hronek is worth $8 million per season?
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