Trade chatter surrounding the Vancouver Canucks intensified on Wednesday, with multiple teams reportedly ramping up their pursuit of forward Kiefer Sherwood. Vancouver reportedly holds interest in Philadelphia Flyers winger Owen Tippett, who is on a $49.6 million contract.Speaking on "Donnie and Dhali The Team," insider Rick Dhaliwal detailed the growing market for Sherwood and the Canucks’ broader trade ambitions."Five to seven teams are well positioned to take a run on Sherwood and give the Canucks what they want, which is a young player, as opposed to a futures deal," Dhaliwal said."Wouldn't surprise me if two teams are showing more than passing interest in Sherwood. They're Minnesota and Montreal. Canuck scouted the Montreal Ottawa game last night. Could they be trying to get a young player like Zach Bolduc?"According to Dhaliwal, the Canucks are in no rush and are choosing to “slow play” discussions to maximize value. Some teams view Sherwood as a pure rental, while others want to negotiate an extension.With the 30-year-old in the final year of his two-year, $3 million deal and producing at a career-best pace, Vancouver’s leverage continues to grow. Dhaliwal added that Jim Rutherford is acting as the primary point of contact for all trade talks.Dhaliwal also said the Canucks are interested in Flyers winger Owen Tippett, a dynamic power forward who is signed long-term for $49.6 million."Someone told me, you know how Canucks in Philadelphia, you're talking trade," Dhaliwal said. "Someone told me the Canucks really like Owen Tippett in Philly, but that would be a hard get, Donnie. That's not for Sherwood, just other stuff."Kiefer Sherwood's offensive surge amid Vancouver's strugglesKiefer Sherwood has been one of Vancouver’s few bright spots, posting 12 goals and 16 points in 27 games, including three power-play goals. His competitiveness and offensive spark have been vital on a Canucks team struggling through a 10-14-3 season marked by defensive issues and inconsistent goaltending.Since their 2024 conference semifinal exit, the Canucks have trended downward, missing the 2025 playoffs and now struggling this season. Last season was marred by internal conflict, leading to J.T. Miller's trade. They were expected to bounce back this season, but that has not happened.