Tracking Trades: Derek Roy To The Vancouver Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks have acquired Derek Roy from the Dallas Stars for a second round pick and a prospect (Kevin Connauton), according to Sportsnet’s Nick Kypreos.

Mar 25, 2013; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Stars center Derek Roy (11) skates in the Minnesota Wild zone during the game at the American Airlines Center. The Wild defeated the Stars 7-4. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Roy would have been a nice fit with the Senators, and is from the area.  Vancouver also needs an upgrade in their top 6 and needed a centreman more than Ottawa.  Roy can fill in the second line spot until Ryan Kesler returns from injury and then will be a solid 3rd line centre or could even move to the wing if needed.