Kane's cap hit: $5,125,000Sherwood's cap hit: $1,500,000

Trading Quinn Hughes was the start of laying a new foundation for the Canucks, which means they're better served trading Kane and Sherwood for future assets. 

The two bruising wingers will be sought after for their rare blend of physical play and scoring prowess, especially for playoff teams looking for rentals. 

Kane, in particular, has plenty of experience with two deep playoff runs with the Oilers. The 34-year-old's no-move clause becomes a 16-team trade list on March 1, and if he wants to win a Cup, his best chances are elsewhere.

Sherwood doesn't have any trade protection and should fetch at least a high draft pick. The two-year contract has worked out well for both sides – the Canucks have gotten a lot of value out of a bottom-six winger on a low-risk contract, and Sherwood can cash in big after setting career highs across the board and showing he can be a 20-goal scorer.

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