I wouldnt move Newhook for a rental. Maybe Olausson or Behrens instead if the Avs need a 2C at the deadline

I don't believe the Canes aren't looking to trade a defenseman for a defenseman. Bear will likely be moved to a team for a pick or waiver exempt salary.

Habs definitely decline

You aren't getting a 2C if those are the pieces you're offering lol

Copp = Morgan Barron + 1st + 2nd
Giroux = Tippett + 1st + 3rd
Dvorak = 1st + 2nd
Reinhart = Levi + 1st
Pageau = 1st + 2nd
Hayes = Lemieux + 1st
Stastny = Foley + 1st

Olausson/Behrens + 1st is in the ballpark

Olausson doesn't make too much sense. We have way too many wingers. Canucks would have to trade 2-3 of their current wingers if Olausson ever makes the team.

Current wingers:
Boeser
Garland
Podkolzin
Kuzmenko
Mikheyev
Hoglander
Pearson

Future wingers:
Lekkerimakki
Klimovich

Yea positionally Olausson and Behrens dont really fit for VAN. Maybe another team with C or RD prospects to move would be interested in Horvat

The Lundkvist trade doesn't increase, let alone affect Bear's trade value. Bear is at a very different point in his career than Lundkvist is

Colorado doesn’t even consider that

It's very interesting because I would personally like Olausson in Vancouver. The only question is the "fit" given our roster construction. Keep in mind, Trader Jim & Allvin haven't yet put their stamp on this roster via trade. They're being patient, my guess is due to them believing they could obtain a top 4 RD via trade - and maintain a semi-competitive window, rather than rebuild/retool (the owners would rather burn the arena down than allow another 2-8 years of mediocre hockey).

Horvat is the identity of our team. He bridges the past and the future together. He will most likely remain a Canuck. Aside from sentimental value, the guy can play defensive hockey & also show flashes of excellence in the offensive zone. Horvat would command a lot on the trade market if an extension were negotiated in advance to the move (which is the only way Vancouver would consider moving him)

Canucks ownership doesn't want mediocrity? How about tanking? Not saying the Canucks need to do that, just speaking hypothetically