Possible Canucks next year

The Vancouver Canucks are in need of a top 6 forward. Preferably a player that plays right wing. Players out there that are UFA could be the answer. Or maybe Brian Burke will want to do something trade wise. Everyone knows how he likes to wheel and deal. I don’t think he should trade anyone on the team. The Canucks have a good nucleus that should not be traded away, I know Brian Burke knows this. They should keep the young nucleus of the team together. Let the core of young players grow into a powerhouse in the Western Conference for many years to come.

A route that the Canucks might go in the off season is to go out and get a free agent that can add veteran leadership and can score. This player must have a fair amount of NHL experience. This would be helpful for the young Canucks players to learn how to win in the regular season and the playoffs.

The only 2 players that have the natural position of right wing on the Canucks are Vadim Sharifjanov and Trent Klatt. Obviously Sharifjanov is not ready for the NHL and Trent Klatt has proven that he can play in the NHL. The Canucks might be looking for a player of Klatt’s caliber. A player that gives 110% every game, can hit, and can put the puck in the net.

Players mentioned that are interested in coming to Vancouver are Mike Keane of the Dallas Stars, Donald Audette of the Buffalo Sabres, and Steve Heinze also of the Buffalo Sabres. All of these players are UFA. So the Canucks would not have to give up anything to get them.

I have heard Mike Keane’s name mentioned in the paper lately. I don