The Vancouver Canucks’ All-Time starting roster amongst Canada’s seven hockey teams has finally been revealed by TSN. Here are the team’s best players.
Last but certainly not least, the Vancouver Canucks‘ All-Time roster has been revealed by TSN. The 50-year franchise has had some very interesting players come through its ranks, and there is certainly going to be a lot of debate regarding the decisions made by TSN. Let’s dive in.
Line 1: Daniel Sedin – Henrik Sedin – Pavel Bure
The three of the best Vancouver Canucks’ forwards at each position. Not much to argue here. Maybe the fact that Pavel Bure‘s fast and ferocious style wouldn’t match up well with the possession and cycle game of the Sedin twins. Still, you can’t go wrong with putting the team’s best pure goal-scorer with the league’s most dominant playmaking duo.
Line 2: Markus Naslund – Trevor Linden – Todd Bertuzzi
No knock on Brendan Morrison because the “West Coast Express” was the best line in the league at the time, but franchise-favourite captain Trevor Linden would be the only possible way that line could have been better.
Line 3: Geoff Courtnall – Thomas Gradin – Tony Tanti
Arguably the most controversial line on the team. From left to right this was still a great way to start shaping the all-time bottom-six group. A good mix of size, speed and skill between the three players.
Line 4: Alex Burrows – Ryan Kesler – Stan Smyl
When Alex Burrows wasn’t playing with the Sedin twins, he was anchored to the left of Ryan Kesler. The two were a pestering powerhouse with a deadly two-way combination that could wear you down physically and mentally. Add the “Steamer,” and that’s the perfect way to round out the forwards.