Canucks Waive Arshdeep Bains
The Vancouver Canucks have decided to waive Arshdeep Bains, a promising talent from Surrey, BC. This move allows the forward to be claimed by any of the other 31 NHL teams. Bains, 24, has played 26 games this season, contributing one goal and six points.
Arshdeep Bains’ Performance and History
Under the guidance of Head Coach Adam Foote, Bains has shuffled between the top and bottom lines. He struggled to replicate his previous performances from the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons, where he made a more significant impact. Last season, he participated in 13 NHL games but primarily played for the Abbotsford Canucks in the AHL.
- In the AHL, he recorded 11 goals and 43 points over 50 games.
- Bains was instrumental during the Calder Cup Playoffs, contributing to the team’s first AHL title.
- Over his NHL career, he has scored two goals and four assists across 47 games.
Career Background
Bains joined the Canucks as an undrafted free agent in 2022 after spending five seasons with the Red Deer Rebels in the WHL. As one of the few players from British Columbia on the roster, his waiver release raises questions about his future with the team.
Should Bains clear waivers, he would return to Abbotsford, which is currently facing challenges in the AHL’s Pacific Division. The Abbotsford Canucks are struggling at the bottom of the standings with a record of 6-15-3, largely due to the departure of key players from last season’s championship squad.
Current State of the Canucks
The Canucks are navigating a period of transition. The recent trade sending defenseman Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild brought in young talents Zeev Buim, Liam Öhgren, and Marco Rossi. President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford has acknowledged that the team is in a rebuilding phase.
The NHL squad is focused on regaining its footing amid challenges as they prepare for an upcoming game against the New York Rangers, featuring major player J.T. Miller.
