Kuzmenko has reportedly had a tough time getting along with new Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet as the coach seemingly wants him to change his playstyle. As such, it makes sense that Patrick Alvin and the Canucks have agreed to part ways.
According to insider Chris Johnston, Elias Lindholm is still in transit from his bye week vacation to the NHL's all-star weekend in Toronto, so there's no extension worked out with the Vancouver Canucks for the pending UFA. After giving up major assets, you have to believe Vancouver will try everything in their power to extend him.
