​ELMONT, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 26: Henri Jokiharju #20 of the Boston Bruins in action during the game against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on November 26, 2025 in Elmont, New York. The Bruins won 3-1. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – OCTOBER 28: Henri Jokiharju #20 of the Boston Bruins skates against the New York Islanders during the third period at TD Garden on October 28, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Bruins ever defeat the Islanders 5-2. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – OCTOBER 21: Henri Jokiharju #20 of the Boston Bruins skates against the Florida Panthers during the third period at TD Garden on October 21, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Panthers defeat the Bruins 4-3. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) GettyThe Vancouver Canucks kicked off their 2025-26 season on the right foot by defeating the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 in overtime.With how poorly last season went for the Canucks, it was good for them to begin this campaign with a victory. Now, they will be aiming to build on this as they carry on with their season.Yet, when looking at the Canucks’ current roster, it is fair to argue that they could use more defensive depth. This is especially the case when it comes to the right side of their blueline.When looking at trade candidates who could be worth targeting for the Canucks, Boston Bruins defenseman Henri Jokiharju stands out.Due to this, we here at Heavy Sports have a trade pitch that would have Vancouver acquire Jokiharju from the Bruins in a low-risk move.Canucks Get: Henri Jokiharju Bruins Get: 2030 Seventh-Round Pick With this move, the Canucks would be taking a gamble on an experienced defenseman in Jokiharju who has had past success. The Bruins, on the other hand, would clear out cap space and give Jokiharju a much-needed fresh start. Bruins Are Shopping JokiharjuGettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – OCTOBER 28: Henri Jokiharju #20 of the Boston Bruins skates against the New York Islanders during the third period at TD Garden on October 28, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Bruins ever defeat the Islanders 5-2. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Recently, the Bruins placed Jokiharju on waivers after he did not make their NHL roster out of training camp. Now, after clearing waivers, he is a trade candidate to watch from the Original Six club.Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported earlier this week that the Bruins are actively looking to trade Jokiharju.“Boston is trying to find a new home for Henri Jokiharju, who cleared waivers,” Friedman wrote.With Jokiharju available for trade, it would be understandable if Vancouver kicked tires on him. He is only 27 years old and has an affordable $3 million cap hit through the 2027-28 season. With this, he could build his value back up and become a nice trade chip if he bounced back with the Canucks.Jokiharju Would Give Canucks Another Solid Option for Right SideGettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – OCTOBER 21: Henri J