Kiefer Sherwood. Who Wants Him?
Every 5 or so years we get a guy like this….Kinda comes out of nowhere but suddenly stirs on a crazy bidding war…This year, so far…that is unquestionably Kiefer Sherwood…RW, Canucks, 30, never drafted, only makes 1.5M….on pace for 40 goals….
from Columbus Ohio….its hard not to pull for this kid…
Here is everything you need to know….
- Age: 30 (born March 31, 1995)
- Position: Right wing
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 6’0″ (183 cm)
- Weight: 194 lbs (88 kg)
- Birthplace: Columbus, Ohio
- Heritage: Half-Japanese descent
- Current Deal: 2 years, $3 million total ($1.5M AAV)
- Signed: July 1, 2024 with Vancouver Canucks
- Status: Pending unrestricted free agent after 2025-26 season
- Undrafted – Never selected in NHL draft
- College: Miami University (NCAA) – 3 years (2015-2018)
- NHL Teams: Anaheim Ducks → Colorado Avalanche → Nashville Predators → Vancouver Canucks
- NHL Debut: October 4, 2018 with Anaheim
- NHL Games: 265 total
- Last season: 78 games, 19 goals, 21 assists (40 points) – Career year
- Career Highs: Surpassed previous career best in goals during 2024-25 season
- Notable: Scored two hat tricks in 2024-25 (including one vs St. Louis on Oct 30, 2025
- Team Leading: 12 goals (as of late November) – on pace for 40-goal season
- Versatility: Brings goal scoring, physicality, and energy
- Goal-scoring ability – Career year offensive production
- Physicality – Not afraid to throw his body around
- Cap hit – Only $1.5M – incredibly affordable for playoff teams
- Asking Price: First-round pick plus additional assets
- Will he keep that value high? Will his scoring fall off?
- Timeline: Will remain coveted until Canucks pull the trigger
Teams Who Could Be Interested
- Boston Bruins – Have multiple first-round picks available
- New York Islanders – Exceeding expectations, looking to add
- Buffalo Sabres – Desperation push for playoffs after 14-year drought
- Detroit Red Wings – Perfect fit for their playoff push
- Colorado Avalanche – Cup contenders willing to pay
- Dallas Stars – Need depth for playoff run
- Minnesota Wild – Deep prospect pool to offer
- Montreal Canadiens – Looking to solidify playoff positi
- New Jersey Devils – Top team in East willing to trade first-round pick.
Will the Canucks wait or jump on his hot start?
