Canucks Sign Filip Hronek to $58M Extension, Face Free Agent Challenges

Vancouver's financial flexibility tightens as they secure Hronek, impacting potential signings of key players.

Filip Hronek's eight-year contract carries a $7.25 million annual cap hit, totaling $58 million.
The extension leaves the Canucks with $16.8 million in cap space and 10 pending free agents.
GM Patrik Allvin acknowledges the difficulty of retaining all desired free agents, including Elias Lindholm and Nikita Zadorov.
Vancouver is exploring trades, including moving forward Ilya Mikheyev, to create more cap space.
Hronek had a career-high 48 points last season but struggled in the playoffs with just two points in 13 games.