Update, he has agreed to waive his clause to be sent to the Blackhawks.
According to Frank Seravalli, the Vancouver Canucks are in talks with the Chicago Blackhawks to make a trade that would send Ilya Mikheyev, a 2025 second-round pick, and Sam Lafferty (unrestricted free agent July 1) to the Windy City. In return, Vancouver would receive a fourth-round pick in 2027. The trade is on hold, however, as Mikheyev must give the green light as his contract contains a no-move clause where he can submit a list of 12 teams he could move to. refuses to be compromised.
The Canucks are looking to free up space under the salary cap ahead of the free agent market opening on July 1. At the same time, they are in discussions to re-sign center Elias Lindholm and recently awarded an extension to Filip Hronek and one to Teddy Blueger earlier today.
Mikheyev earns a salary of $4.75 million, a significant sum for Vancouver that would do them a great service if she disappeared. His contract expires at the end of the 2025-2026 season. This year, the Russian has recorded 31 points in 78 games. He signed a 4-year agreement worth $19 million with the British Columbia team on July 13, 2022.
