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Canucks Scratch Tyler Myers for Trade-Related Reasons as Interest Builds

Vancouver is protecting the veteran defenseman pending his decision on a trade proposal under his no-move clause.

Overview

  • Tyler Myers was held out of Wednesday’s game against the Jets for trade-related reasons, according to reporter Rick Dhaliwal.
  • ESPN’s Kevin Weekes reports the Canucks have received multiple inquiries on Myers and that he could be moved soon.
  • TSN’s Darren Dreger says Vancouver presented Myers with a trade option two days ago and he and agent J.P. Barry are considering it.
  • Myers has a full no-move clause, giving him control over whether to accept any deal.
  • The right-shot defender is in year two of a three-year, $9 million contract with a $3 million cap hit through 2026–27 and has one goal and seven assists in 57 games with significant defensive minutes.