Nov 9, 2023; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Vancouver Canucks left wing Anthony Beauvillier (72) and Ottawa Senators right wing Drake Batherson (19) chase the puck in the third period at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/f0d01d3b-d76a-452c-af97-6c2e2b5c3abc.jpeg] Nov 9, 2023; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Vancouver Canucks left wing Anthony Beauvillier (72) and Ottawa Senators right wing Drake Batherson (19) chase the puck in the third period at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images The 2025 NHL Trade Deadline day is in full swing, and one of the first moves of the day involves a former Vancouver Canucks forward. Anthony Beauvillier, who played 55 games as part of the Canucks in the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons, has been moved [https://x.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1898042757878628584] from the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Washington Capitals in exchange for a 2025 second-round pick. Beauvillier was most recognized during his time as a Canucks for being one of the key pieces in the Bo Horvat trade in 2023. In his 55 games as a Canuck, Beauvillier put up 11 goals and 17 assists. Prior to being moved to Vancouver, he spent seven seasons with the New York Islanders, having been drafted by them in the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft. Vancouver flipped Beauvillier to the Chicago Blackhawks in November of 2023 in exchange for a conditional fifth-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. Latest From THN's Vancouver Canucks Site [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/]: Canucks Trade Carson Soucy To The Rangers For A Third-Round Pick [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/canucks-trade-carson-soucy-to-the-rangers-for-a-third-round-pick] Why The 2016 Trade Deadline Could Serve As A Good History Lesson For The Canucks When It Comes To Brock Boeser [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/why-the-2016-trade-deadline-could-serve-as-a-good-history-lesson-for-the-canucks-when-it-comes-to-brock-boeser] Looking Back At Last Year’s Thrilling Canucks And Phil Kessel Saga [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/looking-back-at-last-years-thrilling-canucks-and-phil-kessel-saga] As mentioned previously, Beauvillier was one of three pieces Vancouver acquired when they traded Horvat, their former captain, to the New York Islanders back in 2023. They also received prospect Aatu Räty and a conditional first-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft that they used to help grab Filip Hronek. With Beauvillier fetching a second-round pick, fans have to wonder how much a high-quality forward could go for on the market. While he has made it clear that he wants to stay in Vancouver, it's still unknown what the team will be doing with Brock Boeser come deadline time. Regardless of whether they decide to buy-in and make that playoff push or sell and save up for the future, the team needs to commit to a decision and stick with it. Make sure you bookmark THN's Vancouver Canucks site and add us to your favourites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwr-DfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Also, be sure to leave a comment at the bottom of the page and engage with other passionate fans through our forum. Image [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/cab6b525-7098-49e6-9efe-9f85bc0b031a.jpeg]
