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Former Avalanche breakout star's next team has reportedly been leaked

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Marshall Stinson
December 22, 2025 (12:01)

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The Vancouver Canucks have endured a difficult season, sitting near the bottom of the NHL standings, and after trading away Quinn Hughes, another name has emerged on the trade block: former Colorado Avalanche forward Kiefer Sherwood.

NHL analyst and former player Paul Bisonnette is convinced that the Tampa Bay Lightning will be the team to trade for Sherwood.

NHL analyst Paul Bissonnette predicts Kiefer Sherwood's future.

Canucks Daily reported on Bissonnette's comments on his Spittin' Chiclets podcast.

The former NHLer believes Tampa Bay would be an ideal landing spot for Sherwood, noting the team's tendency to target inexpensive or underpaid players, such as Sherwood, who carries a $1.5 million AAV.

"Sherwood makes nothing for what he does. To me, that reeks of like a Tampa trade, you know, a guy making no money. They always like bringing in the guys with no money and then end up getting him fitting in the culture and then giving him a nice deal after this year." -Bissonnette

Tampa Bay could benefit from a no-nonsense player like Sherwood, who already has 16 goals this season while ranking second in the NHL in hits.

He plays every shift with maximum intensity and would be a valuable playoff addition, capable of chipping in three to four goals per series while wearing down opponents.

With the Canucks looking to get younger, they likely wouldn't re-sign Sherwood if he commands a significant raise.

He's better suited for a contender that can use his skill set to get over the hump, making it logical for Vancouver to trade him before the deadline rather than risk losing him for nothing.

It wouldn't be surprising to see Sherwood moved ahead of the trade deadline, though the Canucks have made it clear that any deal would need to include a first-round pick.

A blue-chip prospect is also expected to be part of the return, leaving it to be seen whether the Lightning are willing to pay that price.

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Former Avalanche breakout star's next team has reportedly been leaked

The Vancouver Canucks have endured a difficult season, sitting near the bottom of the NHL standings, and after trading away Quinn Hughes, another name has emerged on the trade block: former Colorado Avalanche forward Kiefer Sherwood.

NHL analyst Paul Bissonnette predicts Kiefer Sherwood's future.

Will the Vancouver Canucks Trade Kiefer Sherwood Before the NHL Trade Deadline?