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Vancouver Canucks Free Agency: 5 Reasons UFAs Will Sign Here

By Sarah Laug

Apr 15, 2015; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks fans celebrate forward Bo Horvat (53) goal against Calgary Flames goaltender Jonas Hiller (1) (not pictured) during the second period in game one of the first round of the the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 15, 2015; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks fans celebrate forward Bo Horvat (53) goal against Calgary Flames goaltender Jonas Hiller (1) (not pictured) during the second period in game one of the first round of the the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 29, 2016; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Chris Higgins (20) celebrates with forward Bo Horvat (53) and defenseman Ben Hutton (27) after scoring a goal against San Jose Sharks goaltender James Reimer (not pictured) during the second period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports /

Reason #4: Vancouver is a team in transition, but they have a lot of young players with potential

Yes, joining a team that is in transition may not seem like an ideal situation from the outside looking in but a chance to be a mentor to young players is also an incredible opportunity. It means showing them what it means to be the best player possible both on and off the ice. It means setting an example with every practice, every shift, and every moment in between.

The Vancouver Canucks have a young upcoming core: Bo Horvat, Jake Virtanen, Ben Hutton, Sven Baertschi, Jared McCann. Each player could use as much inspiration to put their best game on the ice every game as their mentors are willing to share.

Along with the rookies, there is also the potential of re-signing of players such as Emerson Etem to help maintain youth and speed in a transitioning Vancouver Canucks lineup.

The team will need their younger players to step up proving they belong in the NHL. They will also need their veteran players and any players signed during the summer or acquired via trade to help be the guiding force for the youth.

Who knows what can happen with an inspired lineup that with any luck can stay healthy for the majority of the season… anything is possible.

Next: Reason #3: Playing in Canada

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