Canucks' Vanek scratched ahead of trade deadline

Another trade deadline, another possible Thomas Vanek deal.

The Vancouver Canucks veteran forward will not be in the lineup for Sunday's contest against the Arizona Coyotes, in what is likely a precautionary move ahead of Monday's trade deadline.

Through 61 games this season, Vanek has tallied 17 goals and 24 assists, and sits second in team scoring behind only rookie winger Brock Boeser. That sort of production makes him a prime target for the rebuilding Canucks to flip for younger assets.

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Moving at the deadline has become somewhat of a regular occurrence for Vanek, who was traded from the Red Wings to Panthers a year ago, and from the Islanders to the Canadiens in 2014.

Suiting up for a new team would mark the eighth sweater worn by Vanek, who made his NHL debut in 2005.