The Vancouver Canucks suddenly surface in trade chatter with their fiercest Pacific Division foe as the March 6 deadline looms large. Front offices whisper about bold intra-division swaps that could reshape the standings, especially with Vancouver in full seller mode after shipping out pieces like Sherwood. GMs like Patrik Allvin know these rival deals carry extra sting, but the right assets might force their hand before the Olympic roster freeze lifts on February 22.

Vancouver's fire sale mode kicks into high gear after dumping Quinn Hughes and Kiefer Sherwood, and now Evander Kane sits on the block with Patrik Allvin ready to retain salary for the right price. Toronto scouts see a gritty fit for Craig Berube's system, especially with Chris Tanev sidelined and cap room opening up from other moves.

Kieran Sherwood steps onto the Sharks' ice for his debut against the high-flying Avalanche, bringing fresh legs to a San Jose squad desperate for spark. Acquired in a quiet deal, the forward carries whispers of untapped potential that could steady their shaky lineup.

Sherwood finally straps on the teal for his Sharks debut tonight against the Avalanche, a move that's got San Jose's beat writers buzzing after weeks of waiver wire whispers.