The Vancouver Canucks are scouting Montreal Canadiens forward Zach Bolduc. Is a trade for Kiefer Sherwood imminent? We analyze the rumors and team fit.
The NHL trade market is beginning to heat up, and surprisingly, the Vancouver Canucks and Montreal Canadiens find themselves at the center of the chatter. The latest buzz surrounding Canucks winger Kiefer Sherwood suggests that general manager Patrik Allvin might be looking to sell high on the gritty 30-year-old pending UFA.
According to a report from The Donnie and Dhali Show, both the Montreal Canadiens and Minnesota Wild have expressed genuine interest in Sherwood. While contract extension talks between Sherwood and Vancouver appear to have stalled, the Canucks aren’t just looking for draft picks; they are hunting for youth.
The Canucks recently had scouts in attendance for the Canadiens’ game against the Ottawa Senators, and speculation suggests they have their sights set on 22-year-old forward Zach Bolduc.
Analyzing the Fit: Zach Bolduc vs. Kiefer Sherwood
On paper, the logic for Vancouver is sound. If you can flip a 30-year-old rental winger having a career resurgence for a former first-round pick like Bolduc, you do it immediately. Bolduc, acquired by Montreal from the St. Louis Blues, has the offensive ceiling and youth that fits the Canucks’ long-term window.
However, from an insider perspective, this trade feels complicated. The Canadiens are certainly in the market to bolster their forward group, specifically looking for grit and stability. Sherwood brings that in spades—he’s a relentless forechecker who drags his teammates into the fight. But is Kent Hughes willing to part with a 22-year-old asset for a 30-year-old, even one as effective as Sherwood?
It goes against the recent grain of the Habs’ rebuild strategy. Generally, Montreal targets players in their early-to-mid twenties with term remaining (think Kirby Dach or Alex Newhook). Trading Bolduc for a player eight years his senior, who could walk in July, is a risky asset management play unless an extension is pre-negotiated.
While the Canucks might be dreaming of Bolduc, the reality is that Montreal would likely prefer to offer a draft pick or a different prospect tier. If the ask remains Bolduc, don’t be surprised if the Canadiens look elsewhere for their middle-six help.
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