{"id":432102,"date":"2023-09-19T18:35:14","date_gmt":"2023-09-19T22:35:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=432102"},"modified":"2023-09-19T18:35:14","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T22:35:14","slug":"vancouver-canucks-trade-tanner-pearson-montreal-canadiens-for-casey-desmith","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2023\/09\/19\/vancouver-canucks-trade-tanner-pearson-montreal-canadiens-for-casey-desmith\/","title":{"rendered":"The Vancouver Canucks Trade Tanner Pearson to the Montreal Canadiens for Casey DeSmith"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"s1\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/canadiens\" target=\"_self\">Montreal Canadiens<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/canucks\/\" target=\"_self\">Vancouver Canuck<\/a>s announce a trade as forward <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/p\/pearsta01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-09-19_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tanner Pearson<\/a> is dealt. This is a solid trade for the Canadiens as they pick up a versatile forward, with scoring touch. In trading <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/desmica01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-09-19_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Casey DeSmith<\/a>, the Canadiens are gaining assets for a backup NHL goalie. The trade makes sense for both clubs as a way to shake things up. Also, it helps Vancouver as insulation to its goaltender situation. In addition, Montreal picks up a third-round pick.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Full trade, per sources:<\/p>\n<p>To <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Habs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#Habs<\/a>: Tanner Pearson, 2025 3rd Round Pick<br \/>To <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Canucks?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#Canucks<\/a>: Casey DeSmith<\/p>\n<p>No salary retained.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DailyFaceoff?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@DailyFaceoff<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/frank_seravalli\/status\/1704250688643969504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 19, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The Montreal Canadiens Trade Casey DeSmith for Tanner Pearson<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">In Pearson, at 31, the Canadiens are adding a good all-around player. He is not as effective as he once was but can add some value to the lineup. <a href=\"https:\/\/theprovince.com\/sports\/hockey\/nhl\/vancouver-canucks\/canucks-tanner-pearson-recovery-hand-injury\/wcm\/25823ef6-3b86-43b2-9eec-89b299f32fee\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Last season he only played 14 games<\/a>, after sustaining a hand injury followed by complications. Before that, he twice scored 20 in an NHL campaign. He brings size and depth scoring to a lineup.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The Vancouver Canucks Pick Up Goalie Casey DeSmith<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">For the Canucks, DeSmith has decent enough backup numbers from a year ago. In 38 games in 2022-23 in the Pittsburgh Penguins net, DeSmith had a respectable .905 SV%. His record of 15-16-4 left a bit to be desired and maybe why the Penguins moved on. At 32 years old, this could be a chance for DeSmith to prove he has come into his own. With the later development of goaltenders, he may still have a couple years of NHL backup standards. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">What Does This Mean for the Canadiens<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">This is a decent move for Montreal. They do not anticipate being in the hunt for the playoffs this year, and it is more of a development year. Therefore, there is no need to have a competent backup goalie pushing the competition. Alternatively, with Pearson, you are adding a former Stanley Cup winner. He can provide invaluable guidance and leadership to the young players. Players like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/caufico01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-09-19_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cole Caufield<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/slafkju01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-09-19_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Juraj Slafkovsky<\/a> can learn about becoming a consummate professional from such an influence. Furthermore, he can contribute on the third or fourth line and fill in on the second power-play unit.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">What Does This Mean for the Canucks<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The Canucks were looking for a resurgence from Pearson after an injury season. However, he never produced much for the Canucks, so it is not like they will miss his offence. Conversely, in adding a worthy backup NHL like DeSmith it <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2023\/09\/04\/three-un-reasonable-vancouver-canucks-expectations-for-2023-24\/\" target=\"_self\">should help the young developing goalies<\/a>. Someone like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/martisp01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-09-19_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spencer Martin<\/a> can take his time growing. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/demkoth01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-09-19_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thatcher Demko<\/a> is a <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2023\/09\/14\/vancouver-canucks-new-captain-named-new-players-active\/\" target=\"_self\">solid number one<\/a>, so having a reliable backup can only be a positive. All-in-all a solid move for both clubs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Main photo: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Montreal Canadiens and the Vancouver Canucks announce a trade as forward Tanner Pearson is dealt. This is a solid trade for the Canadiens as they pick up a versatile forward, with scoring touch. In trading Casey DeSmith, the Canadiens are gaining assets for a backup NHL goalie. 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