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Tyler Myers situation could get awkward for Vancouver Canucks this week

Rob Williams
Rob Williams
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Mar 2 2026, 6:59 pm
Tyler Myers situation could get awkward for Vancouver Canucks this week
Has Tyler Myers played his last game in a Vancouver Canucks uniform? (Simon Fearn/Imagn Images)

Tyler Myers has known about the trade the Vancouver Canucks would like to make involving him for nearly a full week.

But the 36-year-old is not yet a member of the Detroit Red Wings. And it’s becoming harder to envision him wearing the winged wheel anytime soon.

Myers is continuing to be “patient,” CHEK’s Rick Dhaliwal reported on Monday morning, and that is his right, given he negotiated a no-movement clause into his contract. The veteran defenceman is waiting to see what other teams will step up to trade for him.

Reading between the lines, it doesn’t sound like Myers wants to waive his no-movement clause to go to Detroit. And really, why would he? While the Red Wings are having a good season, they’re not a legitimate Stanley Cup contender. Detroit is also far from home, which carries extra weight for the Myers family.

The Dallas Stars, who are a legit Cup contender, are reportedly Myers’ preferred option. Perhaps there are others for whom Myers would waive his no-movement clause. Contending teams in the Western Conference, like Colorado, Edmonton, Vegas, and Minnesota, could make sense for Myers, if they’re interested.

But with the trade deadline coming on Friday, this threatens to get very awkward in Vancouver.

What’s Plan B?

If the Detroit deal falls apart, will Canucks management just accept whatever they can get and call it a day, or are they willing to hang onto the 6-foot-8 blueliner?

The Canucks could wait to trade Myers. His no-movement clause shifts to a modified no-trade clause on July 1.

But will that be awkward? You betcha.

Myers has skated in the pre-game warmup of the last two games and was a participant in Monday’s morning skate. But he hasn’t played a game since before the Olympic break.

To have Myers, of all players, twisting in the wind, isn’t a great look. This is a player who’s highly regarded for his professionalism and leadership. He’s also a player everyone knew would be more difficult to move in-season.

Getting a second-round pick for him, as the Red Wings have reportedly offered, would be a win. If they can’t come close to that deal, this will be another L in a season filled with them.

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