Highmore has had a bit of an underwhelming season on a Chicago team that surpassed expectations in the first half of this bizarre NHL season. The 25-year-old has just two assists in 24 games after a strong showing in The Bubble where he recorded three goals and a helper in nine playoff games.
Jim Benning: With Adam Gaudette, we just felt it was time for a change of scenery for him. Bringing in Matthew Highmore, we really like him. He's a guy that plays with a lot of energy. We've kind of had our eye on him ever since he was a junior free agent. #Canucks
— Brendan Batchelor (@BatchHockey) April 12, 2021
Highmore has now appeared in 73 career NHL games, registering four goals and six assists. He appeared in 24 AHL games last season with the Rockford IceHogs.No picks coming back in the Gaudette for Highmore swap.#Canucks pro scouts are said to believe that Highmore has some untapped upside. Club is high on his speed and work rate.
— Thomas Drance (@ThomasDrance) April 12, 2021
Highmore is signed for next season on a one-way deal with a $725k cap hit.
Highmore appeared in 289 regular season games with the Sea Dogs over five seasons and posted 247 points. He also played in 44 playoff games, helping Saint John win the President Cup in 2017. He is among the franchise leaders in games played and scoring.Blackhawks coach Jeremy Colliton on Matthew Highmore:
— Thomas Drance (@ThomasDrance) April 12, 2021
"The one thing you appreciate about Highmore is his work ethic and attention to detail. It’s hard to find a bigger team guy, with his willingness to do the right thing for the team at all times."
Via @MarkLazerus. #Canucks
Player | Team | GP | Goals | Assists | Points |
Jonathan Huberdeau | FLA | 42 | 14 | 28 | 42 |
Thomas Chabot | OTT | 39 | 4 | 20 | 24 |
Mike Hoffman | STL | 37 | 11 | 12 | 23 |
Mathieu Joseph | TBL | 41 | 10 | 6 | 16 |
Charlie Coyle | BOS | 38 | 5 | 9 | 14 |
Julien Gauthier | NYR | 27 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
Jakob Zboril | BOS | 37 | 0 | 8 | 8 |
Matthew Highmore | CHI | 24 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Nathan Beaulieu | WPG | 25 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Tomas Jurco | VGK | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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