Jake DeBrusk appears on new NHL trade board amid Canucks rebuild
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 5:44 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
Vancouver Canucks forward Jake DeBrusk has been named a trade candidate on Lyle Richardson’s latest trade board as the NHL season opens. The Canucks are in the midst of a rebuilding phase and may look to trade DeBrusk if their performance falters early in the season. He recorded an assist in the team’s opener against the Edmonton Oilers, following a season where he tallied 23 goals and 42 points. Several teams, including the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning, are considered potential fits for a trade involving DeBrusk. As a proven top-nine winger with an appealing contract, he could attract significant interest if Vancouver opts to sell.
- •Jake DeBrusk is on the NHL trade board amid a Canucks rebuild.
- •Canucks may consider trades if early performance is poor.
- •DeBrusk had 23 goals and 42 points last season.
- •His contract is for seven years at $38.5 million.
- •Potential trade fits include Canadiens, Oilers, and Lightning.
- 5:44 AMYahoo Sports — Vancouver Canucks $38.5 Million Sniper Makes New NHL Trade Board
"The Vancouver Canucks are in the middle of a rebuild, so there is an expectation that they will be sellers again this season.Now, with the regular season getting started, one of their top forwards is continuing to create chatter as a trade candidate.This is because Canucks forward Jake DeBrusk is among the players listed on […] The post Vancouver Canucks $38.5 Million Sniper Makes New NHL Trade Board appeared first on HEAVY.
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