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For the first time since 2000, theCanucks will enter an offseason without Daniel and Henrik Sedin on their roster. The 37-year-old twins when Vancouver's season ends this weekend.

The Sedins spent their entire NHL careers with the Canucks. They are eligible to become unrestricted free agents this summer, but have no interest in continuing their playing careers elsewhere. And while the Sedins are no longer the dominant forwards they once were, their absence will leave a big void in terms of leadership and experience on the Canucks' rebuilding roster.

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With the Tim Brown Jerseys Sedins' combined $14 million annual salary cap hit coming off the books,the Canucks have more than $53million invested in 19 players for 2018-19. With the cap ceiling projected to reach $80 million, they could have over $26 million in cap space to put toward re-signing key players and perhaps pursue some veteran talent via trades or free agency.

That depends, of course, upon how much the rebuilding Canucks intend to invest in their cap payroll. They're expected to part ways with UFA winger Ju si Jokinen, while forwards Sven Baertschi and Jake Virtanen and defensemen Troy Stecher and Derrick Pouliot are their notable restricted free Darren Waller T Shirts agents. It could cost around $10 million to get those RFAs under contract, leaving lots of cap room to bring in some veteran skills.

If the Canucks are willing to spend toward the cap ceiling they would have enough space to pursue a top free agent, such asIslanders center John Tavares. They could also attempt to acquire a superstar via trade, such as Senators defenseman Erik Karl son.

However, TSN's Darren Dreger and Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman . Instead, the Canucks could get into the market for some affordable short-term options to bolster their rebuilding roster.

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Following the Senators' 6-5 lo s on Monday to the Robert Jackson Jerseys Jets,Erik Karl son as he skated off the ice. That seemingly innocuous gesture fueled speculation that he .

Karl son's been a fixture in the rumor mill since the days leading up to the Feb. 26 NHL trade deadline. The 27-year-old Senators captain has a year remaining on his contract and is eligible in July 2019 to become an unrestricted free agent.

A two-time Norris Trophy winner as the NHL's top defenseman, Karl son will be due for a substantial raise. His current contract carries Lyle Alzado Jerseys an annual average value of $6.5 million. While Karl son and the Senators cannot officially open discu sions until July 1, the Ottawa Sun's Bruce Garrioch he could seek an eight-year extension worth between $80 million and $100 million.

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Karl son has expre sed awillingne s to stay in Ottawa, and Senators general manager Pierre Dorion said he hopes to re-sign his captain this summer. However, there were several teams reportedly interested in the blueliner prior to the trade deadline. It's believed a huge deal that would've Fred Biletnikoff Jerseys sent Karl son and winger Bobby Ryan to theGolden Knights .

If Dorion decides Karl son will be too expensive to re-sign, the All-Star rearguard could become the biggest target in this summer's trade market. There won't be any shortage of clubs lining up to acquire him.

TSN's Pierre LeBrun the Golden Knights,Predators andSharks were among the teams looking at Karl son before the trade deadline.

Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman if the Golden Knights revisited their interest in the Sens captain. He also wondered if theRangers might pursue the superstar blueliner in a effort to fast-track their rebuild. Friedman didn't rule out the po sibility of a team not previously linked to Karl son making a pitch this summer.

With a modified no-trade clause in his contract containing a 10-team list of preferred destinations, Karl son will have some control over any trade scenario. The Senators' high asking price will also separate the serious suitors from the tire kickers.