To Canucks
Jamie Drysdale
To Ducks
Tyler Myers (Canucks retain some salary)
3rd round 2024
Why Ducks do this:
Jaime Drysdale was injured and only played 8 games last year (tore labrum). He is RFA and still hasn't signed, so the Ducks are hesitant to offer him anything. 2 years ago, he got 32 points, but also a minus 26. His future is uncertain, maybe better to get a draft pick. Myers only has 1 year left, so he will be gone anyways.
Why Canucks do this:
Get rid of Myers, who has no future with this team. Jamie Drysdale is a wild card now because of his injuries. But he was the 6th overall pick RHD from 2020 and still young. Once we get rid of Myers, we have some cap space to sign him to a reasonable deal. https://www.capfriendly.com/players/jamie-drysdale