Canucks eyeing potential trade for exciting Capitals’ former first-round pick

The Canucks are reportedly among the teams interested in this exciting Capitals young forward.

By Michael DeRosa · The Canuck Way

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 8:32 PM

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The Vancouver Canucks are reportedly interested in acquiring Washington Capitals forward Ivan Miroshnichenko via trade.
The 22-year-old forward has another year remaining on his two-year, $1.85 million contract after this season.
Miroshnichenko has recorded six goals and 14 points in 55 career NHL games.

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The Vancouver Canucks are reportedly among the teams interested in acquiring Washington Capitals forward Ivan Miroshnichenko via trade, according to a report from The Fourth Period. The 22-year-old former first-round pick currently has another year remaining on his two-year, $1.85 million contract after this season.

Writer Michael DeRosa suggests Miroshnichenko would fit well into Vancouver's rebuilding roster and could slot into the top-nine forward group alongside Marco Rossi and Jonathan Lekkerimaki. Miroshnichenko has recorded one goal in three games this season and has totaled 14 points across 55 career NHL appearances.

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