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How Much Would it Cost to Bring Bo Horvat to Your Team?

Bo Horvat is a talented center who has been a key player for the Vancouver Canucks for several seasons. With the NHL trade deadline approaching, rumors have begun to circulate about the potential for Horvat to be traded to another team. In this article, we’ll take a look at what it would cost to acquire Horvat, using a mock trade with the New Jersey Devils as an example.

Horvat is a valuable player who brings a mix of offensive skill and two-way play to the ice. He is a leader on and off the ice and has become a fan favorite in Vancouver. If a team were to trade for Horvat, they would be acquiring a top-line center who could help take their team to the next level.

Additionally, Horvat is under contract for several more years, which makes him an attractive option for teams looking for long-term stability at center. His combination of offensive talent and leadership ability, combined with his relatively affordable contract, make Horvat a valuable trade asset for any team looking to add depth to their roster.

The Devils are in the midst of a playoff push and are in need of a top center to help bolster their chances of making a deep playoff run. Horvat would be an excellent fit in New Jersey and would provide the team with a top-line center who could play in all situations.

In our mock trade scenario, the Devils would offer the Canucks a package that includes the following assets:

  • A first-round draft pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft
  • Young forward prospect, Jesper Boqvist
  • Defenseman Will Butcher
  • Forward prospect Fabian Zetterlund

The first-round draft pick would give the Canucks a valuable asset to help with their future rebuilding efforts, while Boqvist is a young forward with the potential to become a top-six player in the future. Butcher is a young, mobile defenseman who could help the Canucks improve their blue line, while Zetterlund is a promising forward prospect who could develop into a top-nine player.

This mock trade scenario is just one possible example of what a trade for Horvat could look like, and the actual trade that takes place, if any, will depend on many factors, including the needs and goals of both teams involved. But it provides an idea of the kind of value that Horvat could bring to the Devils, as well as the potential cost that the Devils would need to pay to acquire him.

In conclusion, trading for Bo Horvat would likely cost a team a significant package of assets, including a first-round draft pick and a mix of young, promising players and NHL-ready assets. But for a team like the New Jersey Devils, or any other team looking to add a top center to their roster, acquiring Horvat could be well worth the cost.

Igor Burdetskiy

Igor Burdetskiy

Founder, Editor-in-Chief, & CEO at Hooked on Hockey Magazine
I grew up playing Ball and Roller Hockey day and night somewhat religiously throughout elementary and middle school. The two don't compare though when I lace up the skates and hit the ice. I live and breathe hockey beyond the perspective of "it's just a game" and I will gladly talk hockey for hours with anyone. Hockey is more than just a lifestyle, it's a culture of passionate people who make memories every time the puck is dropped. Hockey has not only helped me get through some of the hardest times in life but has created some of the best memories to date. Want to talk hockey with me? Shoot me an email: iburdetskiy@hookedonhockey.com and let's talk some hockey!
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