Chris Higgins on the trading block, says Canucks GM

Chris Higgins may not be a Vancouver Canuck much longer.

On Sunday, Canucks general manager Jim Benning said the team is looking to trade the veteran forward to make room for younger players.

“As part of our transition to a younger team, I can confirm we’re exploring trade options for Chris Higgins so we can create more roster space for our younger players to develop,” Benning said in a release.

“Chris is a quality person who has been an important member of our team for nearly five seasons. Our focus has been on finding a positive new situation for him and we will continue to do so.”

Share this on X Click to share quote on X: "As part of our transition to a younger team, I can confirm we're exploring trade options for Chris Higgins so we can create more roster space for our younger players to develop," Benning said in a release.</p><p>"Chris is a quality person who has been an important member of our team for nearly five seasons. Our focus has been on finding a positive new situation for him and we will continue to do so."

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Higgins has 2 goals and an assist in 25 games this season with a -12 plus/minus rating.

He was a healthy scratch on Vancouver’s game against Carolina on Wednesday before returning to the lineup Saturday against Tampa Bay.