In other trade speculation, the Vancouver Canucks held out defenseman Tyler Myers from their 3-2 overtime loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday for what is reported to be trade-related reasons.

Myers is a well-respected veteran in Vancouver's dressing room, and the 36-year-old doesn't have to accept a trade, as he's got a full no-movement clause in his current contract.

But the Canucks are last in the NHL. Any trade would put Myers on a more competitive team.

Myers is signed through next season at a $3-million cap hit, and he can still give a team 20 minutes per game. He's only got eight points in 57 games this season, but he has 91 blocked shots and 65 hits. A 17-season veteran would ideally have more than 61 games of playoff experience, but that's not entirely Myers' fault.

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