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Who is the unsung hero on the 2021-22 Canucks?

By Joshua Rey

Apr 6, 2022; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore (27) covers Vancouver Canucks left wing Tanner Pearson (70) during the first period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2022; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore (27) covers Vancouver Canucks left wing Tanner Pearson (70) during the first period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 9, 2022; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; San Jose Sharks goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen (34) and Vancouver Canucks right wing Juho Lammikko (91) watch the play during the third period at Rogers Arena. Vancouver won 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Derek Cain-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 9, 2022; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; San Jose Sharks goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen (34) and Vancouver Canucks right wing Juho Lammikko (91) watch the play during the third period at Rogers Arena. Vancouver won 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Derek Cain-USA TODAY Sports /

Juho Lammikko

I admit I was wrong about Juho Lammikko when I said he does nothing.

However, Bruce Boudreau brought out the best in Lammikko and he doesn’t get enough credit. Lammikko has done really well along the boards and has been solid in Boudreau’s heavy forechecking system.

Lammikko’s analytical numbers aren’t the best. In fact, they are near the bottom of the Canucks on NaturalStatTrick but he has proven that he can be a capable fourth-liner with them. Lammikko has seven goals and eight assists in 71 games this season. That’s not bad.

However, his play has kind of dropped off since Motte was traded to the New York Rangers but if he is brought back on a cheap one-year deal, then fine with me.

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