With Winnipeg Jets defenseman Brenden Dillon awaiting his unrestricted free agent status to become official, he has already joined the conversation on his next step, announcing that he would like to play in his hometown for the Vancouver Canucks.
Brenden Dillon has played defense for the Winnipeg Jets since the 2021-22 season. He is currently waiting to become an unrestricted free agent, but has previously stated that he was happy enough with the team to would consider resigning.
However, in a brief interview with Donnie and Dhali, Dillon was asked about the possibility of joining the Vancouver Canucks. His initial response was a joke about needing more people to put in a good word for him.
After getting a laugh, the defenseman clarified, saying that he would be honored to play for his home team.
With the July 1st date more than a month away, Dillon has a while before he can be certain of his home next season in the NHL. However, with his continued expression of interest in the Vancouver Canucks, this 33-year-old defenseman might get a chance to play for his hometown team before the end of his hockey career.
