The 2025 off-season is going to be very intriguing. While the cap is going up significantly, the 2025 free agent class isn't considered very strong. Yes, there will be potentially high-end talent available like Mitch Marner, Sam Bennett, Nikolaj Ehlers, and Brock Boeser, but overall, teams may have to focus on trades to try and improve their rosters for the 2025-26 season.
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Among the players projected to hit free agency are familiar names to Vancouver Canucks fans. There are a handful of players who have worn the jersey during their careers and will be looking for new contracts on July 1. With this in mind, here are some former Canucks who the organization could bring back this summer.
Anthony Beauvillier
Anthony Beauvillier is having a very strong start to the playoffs for the Washington Capitals. The 27-year-old has five points in five games and is currently playing on the Capitals' first line beside Alex Ovechkin and Dylan Strome. A player who has delivered in the post-season multiple times throughout his NHL career, Beauvillier would also be a smart addition if the Canucks did pursue Mathew Barzal this off-season, as the two have chemistry from their time with the New York Islanders.
Adam Gaudette
It took a while, but it looks like Adam Gaudette has finally developed into a solid bottom-six center. The former Hobey Baker Award winner had 19 goals this season with the Ottawa Senators and won over 50% of his faceoffs for the first time in his career. Ultimately, signing Gaudette is a low-risk move that could have significant benefits during the season.
Andrei Kuzmenko
Bringing Andrei Kuzmenko back to the Canucks is an interesting idea. He had success during his rookie year with 39 goals, but struggled to adapt to the style of play Rick Tocchet wanted from the team. With a new coach and potentially a new game plan being introduced to the organization, re-signing Kuzmenko to play next to Elias Pettersson and on the power play could be exactly what is needed to provide an offensive spark to the team in 2025-26.
Michael Carcone
While Michael Carcone never played for Vancouver, he did sign an entry-level contract with the organization and spent multiple seasons with the Utica Comets. Seven years later, he has developed into a bottom-six winger who isn't afraid to get pucks on net. As was evident this season, depth is key, which is why signing a player like Carcone, who has produced at the NHL level, will be important this offseason.
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