NHL Insider links Bo Horvat to Red Wings
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NHL Insider links Bo Horvat to Red Wings

Could a deal potentially be in the works?

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Vancouver Canucks captain Bo Horvat is expected to be one of the hottest commodities as the National Hockey League trade deadline approaches in 2023. Playing the final year of his contract, Horvat has rejected an extension and is expected to be dealt at some point. 

And right now, the Canucks are in absolute shambles as their season continues to spiral out of control. Head coach Bruce Boudreau, once seen as a savior given his record last season upon being hired, is reportedly on the verge of being let go in favor of Rick Tocchet. Meanwhile, the rumors and whispers that Horvat is about to be moved out of town continue to intensify as the NHL Trade Deadline inches closer. 

Could Horvat make his way to the Motor City? Don't be surprised to see it happen, according to one notable NHL Insider. Take a look at what Frank Seravalli of The Daily Faceoff had to say in a recent piece: 

"With many of those meetings in the rearview mirror, managers have their marching orders and talks are beginning to heat up – particularly around Canucks captain Bo Horvat, who has been the No. 1 player on our Trade Targets list for the entirety of this season.

The belief is the Boston Bruins, Seattle Kraken, Detroit Red Wings, Carolina Hurricanes and Minnesota Wild are among the teams who have inquired about Horvat with Vancouver, with varying levels of interest."

Should the Red Wings ultimately acquire Horvat, there's no telling on whether or not it would be a long term relationship given the fact that he's a pending UFA. Additionally, it would also come down to what Vancouver would potentially want in return for their current captain - perhaps Detroit's own pending UFA forward in Tyler Bertuzzi? 

The 2023 NHL Trade Deadline falls on March 3, and we'll certainly be keeping our eyes peeled as to where Horvat ultimately lands. 

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Source: Daily Faceoff
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