Canucks Rumors: 3 Teams Linked to Nils Hoglander

According to NHL insider Kevin Weekes, Vancouver Canucks forward Nils Hoglander is generating trade interest. In addition, Weekes reported that the Washington Capitals, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Columbus Blue Jackets are three specific teams who have expressed interest in the young forward.

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A name generating interest in the market is @Canucks F Hoglander. He’s 24, with cost certainty given his current 3Yr 3M AAV, and skilled. I’m told the Caps, Pens and CBJ are among clubs that’ve explored the possibility. #HockeyX pic.twitter.com/fNqb1S43gh
— Kevin Weekes (@KevinWeekes) November 29, 2024

Hoglander, 23, would be more than a rental for any team that acquires him, as he has a three-year, $9 million contract extension that kicks in during the 2025-26 season.

Hoglander broke out this past season, as he set new career highs with 24 goals and 36 points in 80 games played. However, he has had a bit of a tough start to the 2024-25 campaign, as he has two goals, three assists, and a minus-3 rating in 21 games played so far.

However, even with the slow start to the season, it is easy to understand why he is starting to generate interest. He showed last season that he has the potential to be a solid scorer.

It will be interesting to see what the Canucks do with Hoglander from here, but the Capitals, Penguins, and Blue Jackets are three clear teams to watch in the sweepstakes.