Toronto Trade Pitch Could Ease Tough Break for Vancouver

Toronto Trade Pitch Could Ease Tough Break for Vancouver

The Vancouver Canucks knew depth was going to be tested at some point this season. They just didn’t expect it to be this soon. Nils Hoglander, who quietly carved out a role as an energetic middle-six piece, suffered an injury during the second period of a 3-1 preseason win against the Calgary Flames on Sept. 24. Although the extent of the injury was not immediately known, it was reported on Monday that Hoglander underwent surgery for a lower-bod…