NHL Trade Rumors: Vancouver Canucks eyeing two forwards to further bolster attacking line

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NHL Trade Rumors: Vancouver Canucks eyeing two forwards to further bolster attacking line

As the March 8 trade deadline approaches, the Vancouver Canucks have emerged as an intriguing team to watch out for in the market.

The Canucks boast active, aggressive management, and as per a report from The Athletic, GM Patrik Alluvin is looking into various options around players in the league as the club considers its options.

The Vancouver Canucks are reportedly looking to add to their top-six forward line. Among the options, forward Jake Guentzel of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Jordan Greenway are the two names that have emerged as potential trade targets for the Canucks to further bolster their offensive firepower.

Vancouver Canucks v Pittsburgh Penguins
Vancouver Canucks v Pittsburgh Penguins

Guentzel, 29, has been one of the most productive players for the Penguins up front this season. With 43 points (18 goals and 25 assists), Jake Guentzel leads Pittsburgh in scoring.

On the other hand, Jordan Greenway is the player the Canucks have had their eyes on since his days with the Minnesota Wild.

Greenway, 26, is a 6-foot-6 winger whose addition could provide much-needed physicality and size for the Canucks up front as they hope to make a long playoff run. Greenway has 10 points on three goals and seven assists in 28 games for the Buffalo Sabres this term.

What's next for the Vancouver Canucks?

Vancouver Canucks v New Jersey Devils
Vancouver Canucks v New Jersey Devils

The Canucks have emerged as one of the best teams in the league this season. The club currently has the best goal differential (+47).

With 53 points (25-11-3) in 39 games, the Canucks are atop the Pacific Division in the Western Conference and fourth overall in the league standings. J.T. Miller leads the team in scoring with 53 points through 18 goals and 35 assists in 39 games, followed by captain Quinn Hughes (49 points).

The Vancouver Canucks are coming off a 3-1 win in their last outing against the Calgary Flames and are 6-2-2 in the last 10 games. The Canucks travel to Madison Square Garden to face the second-placed New York Rangers on Monday.

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