Canucks Bo Horvat Releases Statement Amidst Trade Speculation

Vancouver Canucks captain Bo Horvat has heard all the noise regarding the ongoing trade speculation and contract extension reports. And frankly, enough is enough, he's no longer interested in answering questions about his future with the franchise and released a statement on Tuesday.

Statement from Bo Horvat through the team pic.twitter.com/QfHqDe8UYJ
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) December 13, 2022

It's extremely rare to see a player release a statement via the team, especially if it's been so clearly reported the team had their extension offer rejected.

Horvat is the biggest fish on the trade market as the 27-year-old captain is making $5.5 million, doesn't have any trade protection and is enjoying a career season where he's put up 20 goals in 28 games.

Many of the biggest hockey insiders have reported the Canucks are now going to work on finding a trade partner before the March 3 trade deadline. At this point, look for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Colorado Avalanche, New York Rangers and Detroit Red Wings to be the team's most heavily involved.

"As of right now I believe they have gone as far as they can go.."

.@DhaliwalSports opens the show with the latest between the #Canucks and Bo Horvathttps://t.co/h4e2SKLzpb pic.twitter.com/08ttjSv2IS
— Donnie & Dhali (@DonnieandDhali) December 12, 2022

I wonder what Bruce Boudreau and Bo Horvat are talking about. pic.twitter.com/5CTCeV85Fk
— Iain MacIntyre (@imacSportsnet) December 13, 2022

"For me, knowing Pat Morris for the last 26 years, this has Pat Morris written all over it.."

The guys reacted to the #Canucks statement on behalf of Bo Horvat.https://t.co/h4e2SKLzpb pic.twitter.com/wWP0Gd2i1W
— Donnie & Dhali (@DonnieandDhali) December 13, 2022

I hope the Canucks trade Bo Horvat soon and he goes on to have a ton of success. Anyone who moves on from that organization is bettering their career.
— Sid Seixeiro (@Sid_Seixeiro) December 13, 2022

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