2 Players Who Could be Traded by the Vancouver Canucks this Summer

Vancouver Canucks general manager Jim Benning is going to try and be creative this offseason after it's been a rough go for him the past couple. While the Canucks have let some talent leave without a contract, it's going to be the trade market to look out for this summer. Here's two Canucks who will likely be traded this offseason.

Jake Virtanen

Virtanen has been a problem child in Vancouver and Canucks management has seen enough. At 24, the former first round pick still holds some value and Benning will be able to find a GM to take a flyer on him for a change of scenery. Virtanen appeared in 38 games last season, recording five goals and zero assists. Canucks fans - don't expect much more than a mid-level prospect or late draft pick coming back in the deal. He is currently on leave for sexual allegations. 

Loui Eriksson

Same ol' story for Eriksson as it hasn't worked out for him in Vancouver since signing his six-year deal back in 2012. Last season the Swedish winger appeared in seven games, recording one assist. The Canucks are going to have to retain some salary in any trade, so this could turn into a buyout before a trade comes to fruition. There isn't much of a market for Eriksson anymore, so Benning's hands are tied on this one. 

There's a very good chance one or potentially both of these players get moved this summer by the Canucks. Vancouver is looking to get themselves back on track after a couple of brutal offseasons. Good news for management is this is the last season with a $3.035 million cap penalty for Roberto Luongo retiring.

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