 His production fell to a career-low 11 goals and 33 points in 1982–83, but he rebounded to record 22 goals for the North Stars in 1983–84.For the 1984–85 campaign, MacAdam was dealt to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for future considerations (which later became Harold Snepsts), unhappy about his playing time in Minnesota.He had a solid season with 14 goals and 34 points, but could not meet the expectations of being traded for Snepsts, who was one of the most popular players in Canuck history.