Vancouver Canucks set to acquire Flyers former 1st round pick

Year after year, the complete mismanagement of this organization permeates through the team and has given the team a terrible image.

With the loss of Bo Horvat, who was by far the player they should have bet on, the Canucks are seeking leadership and a great two-way player to help fill the void as they continue to evaluate their roster and make changes in the hope of improving. It appears the Canucks are targeting Flyers forward Scott Laughton for such a role.

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After taking home the gold medal in the World Championships, Laughton was high on numerous NHL general managers' lists as a player they coveted in the offseason for trade. General manager Danny Briere never budged and has kept Laughton on his roster as his team continues to rebuild.

A player with his leadership qualities would certainly give the Canucks benefits that they currently lack, and also a player who can excel in a two-way role and put the puck in the net. It would be widely expected that the Flyers would be looking for a solid prospect and a high draft pick in return for such a player, as he currently has a cap hit of $3 million for the next three seasons.

It remains to be seen whether a trade like this can be negotiated.