VARLAMOV FOR READY

The Vancouver Canucks acquired left-winger Sergei Varlamov from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for left-winger Ryan Ready.

What does it give the Vancouver Canucks
Varlamov may actually have a chance to play a lot with the Canucks this season, pending the Todd Bertuzzi suspension. Otherwise, he's added forward depth with better NHL skills than Ready.

What does it give the St. Louis Blues
What does it give the St. Louis Blues? Ready has proven he can score at the AHL level but his skating deficiencies continue to hold him back at the big-league level.

Fantasy impact

Player focus

Vancouver Canucks

Sergei Varlamov LW/RW

St. Louis Blues

Ryan Ready LW