Canucks scratch Myers for 'roster management purposes'

The Vancouver Canucks scratched defenseman Tyler Myers on Wednesday for "roster management purposes," they announced ahead of their game against the Winnipeg Jets.

The Canucks presented Myers with a potential trade Monday and he's taking his time to consider it, reports TSN's Darren Dreger.

The 36-year-old is signed through 2026-27 at a $3-million cap hit. He owns a full no-movement clause.

Myers has one goal and eight points in 57 games this season, and he's last among Canucks rearguards with a minus-25 rating. His 91 blocks are second on the team, and he's averaging 20:13.

Vancouver is at the bottom of the NHL with an 18-33-6 record. The Canucks have already traded star defenseman Quinn Hughes and forward Kiefer Sherwood this season.

Myers has played for Vancouver since 2019. The 6-foot-8 blue-liner has accumulated 100 goals and 403 points in 1,123 career games with the Buffalo Sabres, Winnipeg Jets, and Canucks.

The trade deadline is March 6 at 3 p.m. ET.