NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks GM on Their Offseason and What They May Want to Add

Sportsnet: Vancouver Canucks GM Patrik Allvin on the tough decisions they'll have to make this offseason

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Reporter: “You are talking about dissatisfaction. At the same time, you know, this group took a big step, accomplished a lot. How does what this team does this year color the way you approach things going forward with the tough decisions you have to make this summer?

Allvin: “Yeah, and I think that's the side of the meeting that we're going to have with Rick and the coaches here going forward and the hockey staff. And like I said, the players have expressed their interest in staying. We all know we have, we have a salary cap, so we want to be a competitive team moving forward. So there's a lot I can afford for certain people and hopefully we can find ways to keep a lot of players because I think a lot of them have a chance, with the coaches here and take, take the game. to the next level.

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Reporter: “Patrik, it seems that this group, although they have achieved a lot. It seems offensive, even with Brock healthy and Petey healthy, that they could still be a short forward, a top-six forward. I know that was a big topic of conversation at the trade deadline.

Watching how things happen. Is that something, you know, looking back, maybe you were too aggressive at that time of year or did you do everything you could, and how did you see it play out?

Allvin: “Yes, I think we were there on time, talking about the plan and the list we have and moving forward and where we can have money and what can give us a better chance to win games in the play-offs. We thought strengthening the midfield was a priority with Elias Lindholm.

Can I have access to more assets and money I can definitely add to the top six. But I, we, did not have that chance. And I think that's something that we're going to look at here to see what part of the roster we need to improve on. We still have a lot of young players knocking on the door and with a good summer they should be ready to make a big, big move. “

What would the Canucks like to add this offseason?

Sportsnet: Canucks GM Patrik Allvin when asked what they would like to add this offseason to their roster.

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Reporter: “Since you know what you already have on the list, what would you like to add to the list?” Except for Wayne Gretzky.”

Rick Tocchet: “I already gave him the list.”

Allvin: “Yes, and it's short.”

No, I think we have to continue to see and yes, a player who wins in six would be good. I think we need to add speed.

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But again, we have to, meet my staff here and see what they have in the house. And like I said, I'm sure a lot of players at Abbotsford have made big strides here. So we're going to continue, we're going to continue here for the next few weeks and see where we have, what we have in terms of free agency and players that are going to stay here or how much cap space we have left.”