Canucks Trade – CanucksBanter

By Andrew Phillip Chernoff | CanucksBanter

November 8, 2024

General Manager Patrik Allvin reported today that the club has traded forward Daniel Sprong to the Seattle Kraken in exchange for future considerations.

“We would like to thank Daniel for his time here in Vancouver,” said Allvin.

“With his help, our team has started the year in a positive way, and we wish him the best in Seattle.”

Patrik Allvin Vancouver Canucks GM

Daniel Sprong 411

Sprong, 27, appeared in 9 games for the Canucks this season, posting 3 points (1-2-3) and two penalty minutes.
In 353 career games, split between the Pittsburgh Penguins, Anaheim Ducks, Washington Capitals, Seattle Kraken, Detroit Red Wings and Vancouver Canucks, the 6’0”, 195lbs forward has recorded 162 points (86-76-162), 68 penalty minutes, and a -4 plus/minus rating.
Sprong was originally selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the second round, 46th overall, in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.

Source: nhl.com

By Andrew Phillip Chernoff | CanucksBanter

November 30, 2023

The Vancouver Canucks announced today that they  have acquired D Nikita Zadorov from the Calgary Flames for a 5th-round pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft (acquired from CHI) and a 3rd-round pick in 2026.

“Nikita is a big, strong and mobile two-way defenceman who will bring more physicality to our backend,” said Allvin.

“We really like his size and reach and his addition to our blueline gives us more depth and better options moving forward.”
Patrik Allvin GM Vancouver Canucks

411 On Nikita Zadorov

Zadorov, 28, has appeared in 21 games with the Flames this season, registering six points (1-5-6) and 23 penalty minutes.
In 588 career regular season NHL games split between Calgary, Chicago, Colorado and Buffalo, the 6’6” 248-pound defenceman has collected 132 points (42-90-132), 599 penalty minutes and a +6 plus/minus rating. Zadorov has also appeared in 45 career playoff games, tallying 11 points (4-7-11), 98 penalty minutes and a +3 plus/minus rating.
Internationally, Zadorov has competed for Team Russia on numerous occasions, including the 2014 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship, the 2019 IIHF World Championships, and the 2021 World Championships, where he was second in plus/minus at +11 while notching three assists in eight games.
Zadorov was initially selected by the Buffalo Sabres in the first round, 16th overall in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.

Source: nhl.com