Former Canuck Vasily Podkolzin has more than found a home in Edmonton

Former Vancouver Canucks forward Vasily Podkolzin has developed into a key first-line contributor for the Edmonton Oilers since being traded in August 2024. After scoring 37 points during the 2025-26 season, the 25-year-old winger has started the 2026-27 campaign with 14 points in 17 games while skating alongside Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.

Arielle Lalande of CanucksArmy argues that Vancouver's decision to trade Podkolzin for a fourth-round pick aged poorly, especially after flipping that selection for Evander Kane. Podkolzin has established himself as a fan favorite in Edmonton, recently earning praise from McDavid after defending his captain in an altercation against Anaheim.