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Canucks Tyler Myers Is Caught in the Middle

Originally posted on NHL Trade Talk | By Old Prof | Last updated Feb 26, 2026 5:27 PM ET

Every so often, a story pops up around an NHL team that reminds you hockey isn’t just a business on paper. It’s a real-life mess of contracts, families, pride, and timing. That’s what’s happening right now with the Vancouver Canucks.

The whole Tyler Myers “situation” is exactly that. It’s not dramatic in the tabloid sense, but it’s deeply human, and that’s what makes it so interesting.

The Red Wings Are Rumoured to Want to Trade for Myers

The Canucks have at least one real offer on the table for Myers — reportedly from the Detroit Red Wings. It’s an offer Vancouver actually likes. But unlike the usual trade chatter, this one isn’t about a bad fit or a collapsing season. It’s about a player with roots, a family settled in B.C., and a full no-move clause that gives him every right to say, “Hold on a minute.”

But the key point here is that Myers isn’t just a contract. He’s a person with a life in the Vancouver community. He’s been in Vancouver for seven seasons now. He signed with the Canucks because he wanted to build something here. His kids are growing up here. He spends his summers in the Interior of British Columbia. And he’s only a dozen games shy of 500 in a Canucks jersey. That matters to players more than most fans realize.

Myers’ Contract Has a Full, No-Move Clause Negotiated with the Canucks

Here’s the other wrinkle: that no-move clause. It’s ironclad until July 1. After that, it becomes a modified no-trade with a 12-team list. So right now, he has full control. There’s no forcing this one, no cornering him. The Canucks can nudge, but Myers has the final say.

From what’s been reported, there’s basically one legit offer. Not a menu. Not a bidding war. One. And that makes the decision even heavier. It’s not like he gets to choose between three or four reasonable landing spots. It’s this or stay put.

And then came the moment that really showed where Myers’ heart sits. He took warmups with his kids watching, fully knowing the team had him parked for “roster management.” He knew he wasn’t playing. He knew he might be dealt. Yet he still went out there in full gear because, for his family, those moments matter.

Honestly? That’s about as human as hockey gets.

The Bottom Line for Myers and the Canucks

Some fans will say, “Just waive and get it over with.” But life’s not that simple. Myers isn’t a video game character. He’s a veteran with a real life built in Vancouver and a contract that gives him the right to think this through.

The Canucks have a decision to make. Myers has one too. And somewhere in the middle sits a family that still loves seeing Dad in blue and green. Whatever happens next, this whole thing has reminded everyone — players aren’t pieces on a board. They’re people. And Myers is choosing carefully, as he should.

This article first appeared on NHL Trade Talk and was syndicated with permission.

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