Since the Canucks and Hurricanes were both eliminated in the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, both have had star players wrapped up in trade rumors. For the Hurricanes, it is almost a given that they will be moving on from Czech forward Martin Necas.
Just over a year ago, the Canucks traded away a first-round pick and a second-round pick for Hronek's services. Hronek is coming off of a solid season with the Canucks but had a very disappointing playoffs that may have led to him not being a fit with the Canucks.