Canucks still want to compete. They have lost OEL and rumour is that they aren't qualifying Bear even if they do he is out half of next year.

Assuming they still intend to move Myers this gives them some solid D on the backend with a mix of potential and skill.

If things go south they can also retain 50% on Brodie at the deadline and likely get a 1st for him in a trade with a competitor getting him for just over $1M.