The Vancouver Canucks find themselves in the playoff race, perhaps somewhat surprisingly, but that won't alter a trade deadline plan that's focused on the bigger picture. I don't believe the Canucks will trade away draft picks for short-term help despite the chance to make the playoffs. The long-term view will trump all is my understanding. Certainly if there's a trade for a young player that makes sense that would fit with what they're doing. But the team has already dealt away some picks over the last few years and I think they'd like to keep them moving forward. Again, unless it's part of a deal for a young player.
