[Speculation] Canucks Rumors: Vancouver interested in signing Brandon Duhaime

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Canucks Rumors: Vancouver interested in signing Brandon Duhaime

 

Shane Seney Friday, June 14, 2024

 

According to Vancouver Canucks insider Rick Dhaliwal, the Canucks had interest in trading for Brandon Duhaime last season and will be interested in signing the free-agent forward come July 1 when free agency opens.
 

Duhaime spent the majority of last season with the Minnesota Wild and was traded to the Colorado Avalanche, but unfortunately in Denver, wasn't able to make an impact down the stretch and into the playoffs. Duhaime ended the year with 13 points in 80 games and one goal during 11 Stanley Cup Playoff games.

 

The Canucks are interested because Duhaime can be effective on the fourth line. He plays the game tough, kills penalties, isn't afraid of dropping the gloves and can chip in here and there with some offense. His defensive awareness is where he does shine, however.

 

“The Canucks had big interest in Minnesota Wild Forward Brandon Duhaime at the trade deadline, and I am told today the interest has not gone away. He would be a great fit in the fourth line… Kills penalties, energy, tough, sticks up for teammates, he can fight. Keep an eye on Duhaime and the Canucks if he hits July 1st.”

 

The Avalanche traded a third-round pick to land Duhaime but appear to be moving on. Last season the 27-year-old forward made $1.1 million and is likely going to see a very similar AAV on his next contract. 
 

The Canucks are a team to watch this offseason as changes are on the way. Nikita Zadorov and Elias Lindholm appear to be hitting the open market, the team is trying to trade for Jake Guentzel's signing rights and defenseman Filip Hronek could be available on the trade market. GM Patrik Allvin loves to make trades so expect lots of action out of Vancouver this summer.

 

https://www.nhltraderumors.me/2024/06/canucks-rumors-vancouver-interested-in.html

[Coconuts]

Lower end Joshua replacement? I remember the rumour being that Minny's ask was high and that plenty of teams were interested. 

 

He'll probably garner quite a bit of UFA interest if true. 

[Integra250]

No brainer signing if we want a tougher and grittier bottom six. 

[Don Brodka Jr]

Dakota Joshua 2.0? 
Quick! Lock him up long term. Give him the Jay Beagle or Antoine Roussel deal! What could go wrong!

[AlwaysACanuckFan]

6 minutes ago, Coconuts said:

Lower end Joshua replacement? 

 

5 minutes ago, Integra250 said:

No brainer signing if we want a tougher and grittier bottom six. 

Yes, and exactly what we need

[CanuckMan]

To be honest I’d rather have him on the 4th line than the likes of PDG, Aman, etc. Brandon would be an impact player in the bottom 6. Definitely interested to have a heavier and more physical bottom 6 because our top 6 can be considered some what soft and small.

[Coconuts]

9 minutes ago, Don Brodka Jr said:

Dakota Joshua 2.0? 
Quick! Lock him up long term. Give him the Jay Beagle or Antoine Roussel deal! What could go wrong!

 

In all fairness, Rouss was absolutely worth his pay until that knee injury, he's not the only player to come back from one a shadow of his former self 

[Coryberg]

9 minutes ago, Don Brodka Jr said:

Dakota Joshua 2.0? 
Quick! Lock him up long term. Give him the Jay Beagle or Antoine Roussel deal! What could go wrong!

The article said his number should be around 1.1 million. Beagle and roussel were 3 million when the capwas much lower. Big difference there.

[nobigneil]

7 minutes ago, Coconuts said:

 

In all fairness, Rouss was absolutely worth his pay until that knee injury, he's not the only player to come back from one a shadow of his former self 

I absolutely loved Roussel and he is what we needed in the bottom six, but as you said after the knee injury he just wasn't the same. Can't predict injuries when signing players.

[DeNiro]

28 minutes ago, Coconuts said:

Lower end Joshua replacement? I remember the rumour being that Minny's ask was high and that plenty of teams were interested. 

 

He'll probably garner quite a bit of UFA interest if true. 

Not a Joshua replacement. 
 

He would be pushing someone like PDG out to the 13/14th spot.

[Bob Long]

3 minutes ago, DeNiro said:

Not a Joshua replacement. 
 

He would be pushing someone like PDG out to the 13/14th spot.

 

Isn't that what Joshua was two years ago?

[HKSR]

Duhaime is and should be a 4th line replacement. 

[Coconuts]

8 minutes ago, DeNiro said:

Not a Joshua replacement. 
 

He would be pushing someone like PDG out to the 13/14th spot.

 

I said lower end. 

 

If he can go out and hit, fight occasionally, provide energy, skate well, and not take dumb penalties than he's doing what a lower end Joshua would do. 

 

He's also 6'2" and roughly 200 pounds whereas Joshua is the same size but lighter.

Edited June 14 by Coconuts

[boziffous]

He could replace Joshua's physical play but he would likely only put up around 15 to 20 points.

 

More speed, size and physical play in the bottom 6 is always a good thing and something the Canucks could use more of.

[Devron]

10 minutes ago, DeNiro said:

Not a Joshua replacement. 
 

He would be pushing someone like PDG out to the 13/14th spot.

Not gonna find a Joshua replacement. Best to make the 4th line tougher 

[HarbularyBattery]

Big, fast, penalty killer, at 1m a year for the fourth line, get er done

[DeNiro]

17 minutes ago, Bob Long said:

 

Isn't that what Joshua was two years ago?

Different games though.

 

Dont expect Duhaime to bring any offense. He’s more just a physical energy guy.

[Coconuts]

Joshua put up 244 hits in 63 games, good enough for the ninth most hits this season. Duhaim put up 208 in 80 games. Bit of a drop off in terms of hits per game, sure.

 

If it's a physical player you want though, he'll do. 

 

201 hits in 80 games for the Wild in 2021-2022.

146 hits in 56 games in 2022-2023. 

208 hits for the Wild and Avs in 2023-2024. 

 

Averages out to probably hitting roughly 200+ hits across each full season if he's healthy. 

 

https://www.quanthockey.com/hockey-stats-nhl/en/profile.php?player=48348

 

What's really impressive is Nashville's Jeremy Lauzon leading the hit parade with 387 hits in 79 games as a D. 

Edited June 14 by Coconuts

[DeNiro]

11 minutes ago, Devron said:

Not gonna find a Joshua replacement. Best to make the 4th line tougher 

It’s time for Podz to step it up and fill that role.

[Devron]

Just now, DeNiro said:

It’s time for Podz to step it up and fill that role.

I would love that so much 

Edited June 14 by Devron

[Phil_314]

Sounds more like Lafferty's replacement.

[garthsbutcher]

Both he and Dhillon would be nice physical additions

[R3aL]

5 minutes ago, Phil_314 said:

Sounds more like Lafferty's replacement.

Ya LW though and heavy game more like a positional replacement for Joshua but value in lineup kinda a cross between them. More of 5-10 goal upside.

 

but Joshua pker role on team 

[R3aL]

Just now, garthsbutcher said:

Both he and Dhillon would be nice physical additions

If we can’t get Z at a reasonable number I really hope we can secure dillon 

[JeremyCuddles]

Definitely looks more like a 4th line guy than a Joshua replacement. Duhaime's ice time plummeted in the playoffs compared to his regular season deployment. Which already wasn't much. Will fill the 4th line/depth player role. A cheaper Lafferty from the looks of it. Although it'd be nice if we could get Lafferty back on the cheap. But my guess is he chases the bag like Motter did.