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Vancouver Canucks Red-Hot Forward Predicted to Be a Popular Trade Target

On Thursday night, the Vancouver Canucks lost to the Carolina Hurricanes by a 7-2 final score.With the Canucks rebuilding, these kinds of losses are going to happen this season. Furthermore, it is not surprising to see the reigning Stanley Cup…

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 2:46 AM
Vancouver Canucks Red-Hot Forward Predicted to Be a Popular Trade Target
Key Things to Know
  • Sportsnet's Frank Seravalli predicts Canucks forward Paul Cotter will be a popular NHL trade target this season.
  • Cotter is an impending unrestricted free agent playing for a rebuilding Vancouver team.
  • The physical forward registered four goals and six points across his first five games with the Canucks.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Vancouver Canucks forward Paul Cotter is predicted to be a popular trade target ahead of the NHL trade deadline, according to Sportsnet insider Frank Seravalli. With the rebuilding Canucks expected to consider dealing veteran players and Cotter playing on an expiring contract, contenders are anticipated to show interest in the physical forward.

Cotter has recorded four goals, six points, 13 hits, and a plus-4 rating across his first five games with Vancouver. Over his 301-game NHL career, the pending unrestricted free agent has registered 51 goals and 88 points during stints with the Vegas Golden Knights, New Jersey Devils, and Canucks.

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