O’Connor, 27, piqued the Canucks’ interest after 16 goals and 33 points in 2023-24 because he played hard for the struggling Penguins. He dipped to six goals and 16 points in 53 games last season before being dealt to the Canucks in a multiplayer swap on Feb. 1.

Fans weren’t thrilled about Arturs Silovs fetching just a fourth-round pick in 2027 and a middling prospect in a trade on Sunday. Judging by the reaction on social media, they’re not happy seeing Dakota Joshua getting merely a fourth-rounder in return either. And that pick won’t be made until 2028.