The Vancouver Canucks appear to be in no hurry to move Roberto Luongo and want a fair amount in return for the top-tier netminder. According to ESPN.com’s Pierre LeBrun, GM Mike Gillis’ asking price is an established NHL player plus a high-end prospect. Now whether a club interested in Luongo say, the Toronto Maple Leafs would want to relinquish a prospect like Nazem [...]

The Vancouver Canucks ”could reconnect” with unrestricted free agent Jason Arnott over the next few days, according to the Fourth Period. With Ryan Kesler still out, the Canucks need reinforcements at center. The reigning Presidents Trophy winners showed interest in Arnott over the summer and a deal for the veteran pivot could happen quickly now that the lockout is over. Still, Wade [...]

Quick Hits from around the league: The Los Angeles Kings have signed forward Tanner Pearson, selected by the Kings in the first-round in the 2012 NHL Draft, to a three-year entry level contract. The Vancouver Canucks announced the signing of forward Alexandre Mallet on Thursday. Mallet was picked in the second round, 57th overall by the Canucks in the 2012 NHL Entry [...]