NHL Season Preview 2016-17: Vancouver Canucks
How will the Vancouver Canucks fare in 2016-17?
The Vancouver Canucks went into the 2015-16 season with a bit of optimism after making the playoffs in 2014-15. They finished in sixth place in the Pacific Division and with a 31-38-13 record, had the third-worst point percentage in the NHL. Only the New Jersey Devils scored less goals than the Canucks. Vancouver also allowed the seventh-most goals in the league.
They addressed their needs in the offseason, but they still have flaws. While they still have some very good players, they are putting a lot of faith in their young players. Are the Canucks in for a long season?
Offseason Review
Here’s a brief review of what the Vancouver Canucks have done this offseason.
Additions: F Loui Eriksson (Bruins), D Erik Gudbranson (Panthers), D Olli Juolevi (2016 NHL Draft), D Philip Larsen (KHL), C/F Jayson Megna (Rangers)
Losses: D Yanick Weber (Predators), D Dan Hamhuis (Stars), F Radim Vrbata (Coyotes), F Linden Vey (Flames), F Chris Higgins, F Brandon Prust, D Matt Bartkowski, C Jared McCann (Panthers)
Retained: G Jacob Markstrom, F Sven Baertschi, F Emerson Etem
