Canucks Exercise Waivers On Nils Aman
The Vancouver Canucks have placed forward Nils Aman on waivers. Aman, 24, has played in 20 games for the Canucks this season, recording one assist. He was a healthy scratch for the team's last two games.
Aman's Canucks Career
Aman was drafted by the Canucks in the fourth round of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut in the 2021-22 season, playing in 14 games for the Canucks. He recorded one assist in those games.
This season, Aman has been a regular in the Canucks' lineup, but he has struggled to produce offensively. He has only one assist in 20 games and has a minus-3 rating.
Canucks Looking To Make Roster Moves
The Canucks are currently in last place in the Pacific Division with a record of 18-37-3. They are looking to make some roster moves in order to improve their chances of making the playoffs.
Placing Aman on waivers is one of those moves. The Canucks are hoping that another team will claim Aman and give him a chance to play more regularly. If Aman is not claimed, he will be assigned to the Canucks' AHL affiliate, the Abbotsford Canucks.
Aman's Future
Aman is a young player with potential, but he has not been able to find his footing in the NHL. He will need to work hard in the AHL and prove that he can be a productive player at the NHL level.
If Aman is able to do that, he could have a future with the Canucks. However, if he is not able to improve his game, he may end up being a career minor leaguer.