The Vancouver Canucks made several roster changes ahead of the NHL’s trade deadline on Friday, moving a pair of depth forwards while also adding a player off waivers as the struggling team continues to reshape its lineup.
Vancouver traded centre David Kampf to the Washington Capitals and winger Lukas Reichel to the Boston Bruins, receiving sixth-round draft picks in both deals.
“We would like to thank both David and Lukas for their time with the organization,” said Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin.
“David provided us some depth down the middle was also a good penalty killer. Lukas put in the work at both the NHL and AHL level and we wish them both the best with their new teams.”
The additional picks provide Vancouver with a total of 10 selections in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.
The team also claimed centre Curtis Douglas off waivers from the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Kampf, a 31-year-old Czech centre and pending unrestricted free agent, appeared in 38 games for Vancouver this season, recording two goals and six points before being dealt to Washington.
Reichel, a 23-year-old German winger, saw limited action with the Canucks this season, posting one assist in 14 NHL games.
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He spent more time with the AHL’s Abbotsford Canucks, where he had six goals and seven assists in 23 games. Reichel also represented Germany at the 2026 Winter Olympics, tallying two goals and an assist in five games.
In a separate move Friday, Vancouver claimed Douglas off waivers from the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 26-year-old forward from Oakville, Ont., is in his first NHL season and has two assists along with 92 penalty minutes.
Notably, the Canucks did not trade pending unrestricted free agents Evander Kane or Teddy Blueger, despite earlier indications the team could move expiring contracts before the deadline.
The moves come during a difficult season for Vancouver. The club has struggled at the bottom of the NHL standings for much of the year and has posted one of the worst records in the league.
Through the season, Vancouver has also endured significant struggles defensively, allowing far more goals than it has scored.
With the trade deadline now passed, the Canucks appear focused on evaluating younger players and adjusting their roster as they prepare for the final stretch of the season.
