It appears Jannik Hansen's time in Vancouver may be coming to an end as Wednesday's 3 p.m. ET trade deadline approaches.
The Canucks forward was a late scratch Tuesday, despite all signs in the afternoon pointing to his being in the lineup against the Detroit Red Wings.
Being told Jannik Hansen scratch is a precaution. But that's for the moment. Much could change before this game is over. #Canucks
— Matthew Sekeres (@mattsekeres) March 1, 2017
He has a modified no-trade clause and has submitted a list of eight teams he's willing to be dealt to.
Hansen making a career for himself in the NHL after being drafted in the ninth round by the Canucks in 2004, 287th overall, is a remarkable story.
The Herlav, Denmark, native will be 31 on March 15, and is struggling after hitting the 20-goal mark for the first time in his career last season. He has six goals and seven assists in 28 games, and has missed a lot of time due to injury.
Hansen has another season left on his contract at $2.5 million, and will be an unrestricted free agent July 1, 2018.
The Canucks are officially sellers, having traded Alex Burrows to the Ottawa Senators for solid prospect Jonathan Dahlen on Monday.
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