Vancouver Canucks Defeat Colorado: 5 Thoughts

Feb 9, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Vancouver Canucks celebrate the win over the against the Colorado Avalanche at the Pepsi Center. The Canucks defeated the Avalanche 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 9, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Vancouver Canucks celebrate the win over the against the Colorado Avalanche at the Pepsi Center. The Canucks defeated the Avalanche 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
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Feb 9, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Vancouver Canucks left wing Alex Burrows (14) comforts an injured center Brandon Sutter (21) in the second period against the Colorado Avalanche at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Thought No.4: Time to Cave to the Injury Gods?

Dan Hamhuis came back from a shattered face, and we got another one just like that. Sutter is out indefinitely with a fractured jaw.

So is it Jared McCann time? Wonder if Adam Cracknell gets a shot with Jannik Hansen and Derek Dorsett on the fourth line. Either way, Sutter is out long term again.

It will be Cracknell tonight against the Arizona Coyotes.

So is Alex Edler.

This has got to be disheartening for the Canucks. When Edler last had a major injury (back), he was never the same player coming back. Wonder if this gives a reason to trade him for Travis Hamonic+.

Just spitballin’ guys. Please don’t grill me.

Next: Thought No.5: Moms and the Standings