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VANCOUVER, BC - MARCH 28: Jacob Markstrom #25 talks to Thatcher Demko #35 of the Vancouver Canucks during their NHL game against the Los Angeles Kings at Rogers Arena March 28, 2019 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)"n

Vancouver Canucks netminder Jacob Markstrom granted leave

Quadrelli Report: Vancouver Canucks jersey wars begin in win over Flyers

Vancouver Canucks’ Jacob Markstrom: Most underrated goalie in the NHL

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CALGARY, AB - OCTOBER 05: Vancouver Canucks Defenceman Troy Stecher (51) looks on during the second period of an NHL game where the Calgary Flames hosted the Vancouver Canucks on October 5, 2019, at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB. (Photo by Brett Holmes/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The last time the Vancouver Canucks started 0-2, they made the playoffs

March 28, 2015: University of Nebraska Omaha Mavericks forward David Pope (12) and Harvard Crimson goaltender Steve Michalek (34) watch a puck bounce off the crossbar during the NCAA Midwest Regional hockey match between the University of Nebraska Omaha Mavericks and Harvard Crimson at the Compton Family Ice Arena in South Bend, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire/Corbis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Vancouver Canucks: David Pope’s long journey rooted in B.C.

CALGARY, AB - OCTOBER 05: Vancouver Canucks Center Bo Horvat (53), Right Wing Brock Boeser (6) and Center Elias Pettersson (40) talk between whistles during the third period of an NHL game where the Calgary Flames hosted the Vancouver Canucks on October 5, 2019, at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB. (Photo by Brett Holmes/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Quadrelli Report: Vancouver Canucks’ scorers quiet in loss to Flames

VANCOUVER, BC - MARCH 14: Bo Horvat #53 of the Vancouver Canucks looks on from the bench during their NHL game against the Winnipeg Jets at Rogers Arena March 14, 2016 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)

Who should be on the Vancouver Canucks’ first power play unit?

VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 09: Vancouver Canucks Center Brandon Sutter (20) looks up ice during their NHL game against the Calgary Flames at Rogers Arena on February 9, 2019 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Vancouver won 4-3 in a shootout. (Photo by Derek Cain/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Vancouver Canucks: Brandon Sutter is the perfect depth player

VANCOUVER, BC - SEPTEMBER 25: Vancouver Canucks Center Bo Horvat (53) before a faceoff during their NHL preseason game against the Ottawa Senators at Rogers Arena on September 25, 2019 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Devin Manky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Vancouver Canucks: 3 keys to victory in season opener vs. Oilers

Sven Baertschi, Vancouver Canucks #47 (Photo by Devin Manky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Vancouver Canucks: Why the AHL benefits Sven Baertschi

VANCOUVER, BC - SEPTEMBER 25: Vancouver Canucks Center Adam Gaudette (88) warms up before their NHL preseason game against the Ottawa Senators at Rogers Arena on September 25, 2019 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Devin Manky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

3 ways the Vancouver Canucks can keep Adam Gaudette in the NHL

VANCOUVER, BC - DECEMBER 19: Antoine Roussel #26 of the Vancouver Canucks fights Yanni Gourde #37 of the Tampa Bay Lightning during their NHL game at Rogers Arena December 19, 2018 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)

The Vancouver Canucks’ identity crisis is over

VANCOUVER, BC - MARCH 20: Adam Gaudette #88 of the Vancouver Canucks skates up ice during their NHL game against the Ottawa Senators at Rogers Arena March 20, 2019 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)"n

Vancouver Canucks: 3 takeaways from the final preseason game

VANCOUVER, BC - NOVEMBER 2: Adam Gaudette #88, Nikolay Goldobin and Jake Virtanen #18 of the Vancouver Canucks skates up ice during their NHL game against the Colorado Avalanche at Rogers Arena November 2, 2018 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)"n

Vancouver Canucks roundtable: Which forwards should they trade?

EDMONTON, AB - DECEMBER 27: Vancouver Canucks Goalie Jacob Markstrom (25) closing out the game for a 4-2 score in the third period during the Edmonton Oilers game versus the Vancouver Canucks on December 27, 2018 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. (Photo by Curtis Comeau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Quadrelli Report: Vancouver Canucks beat Oilers, Rafferty, Markstrom shine

VANCOUVER, BC - SEPTEMBER 17: Vancouver Canucks Center Brandon Sutter (20) is congratulated at the players bench after scoring a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during their NHL game at Rogers Arena on September 17, 2019 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Derek Cain/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Quadrelli Report: Sutter scores two as Vancouver Canucks beat Oilers

VANCOUVER, BC - APRIL 2: Head coach Travis Green of the Vancouver Canucks looks on from the bench during their NHL game against the San Jose Sharks at Rogers Arena April 2, 2019 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)"n

Quadrelli Report: Vancouver Canucks split wins with Flames in preseason action

VANCOUVER, BC - MARCH 26: Vancouver Canucks Right Wing Jake Virtanen (18) skates up ice during their NHL game against the Anaheim Ducks at Rogers Arena on March 26, 2019 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Anaheim won 5-4. (Photo by Derek Cain/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Vancouver Canucks: The clock is ticking on Jake Virtanen

VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 25: Vancouver Canucks Center Bo Horvat (53) is congratulated by Left Wing Josh Leivo (17) Center Elias Pettersson (40) and Right wing Brock Boeser (6) after scoring a goal against the Anaheim Ducks during their NHL game at Rogers Arena on February 25, 2019 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Derek Cain/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

What happened at 2019 Vancouver Canucks training camp

VANCOUVER, BC - MARCH 13: Vancouver Canucks Right Wing Brock Boeser (6) is congratulated by Center Bo Horvat (53) and Defenseman Alexander Edler (23) after scoring a goal against the New York Rangers during their NHL game at Rogers Arena on March 13, 2019 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Derek Cain/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Vancouver Canucks 2019-20 season preview: The forwards

VANCOUVER, BC - MARCH 28: Brock Boeser #6 of the Vancouver Canucks is congratulated by teammates Quinn Hughes #43 an d Elias Pettersson #40 after scoring during their NHL game against the Los Angeles Kings at Rogers Arena March 28, 2019 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Vancouver won 3-2. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)

Vancouver Canucks: 3 Defencemen that could eclipse 30 points

VANCOUVER, BC - DECEMBER 06: Vancouver Canucks Center Elias Pettersson (40) talks to Right wing Brock Boeser (6) during their NHL game against the Nashville Predators at Rogers Arena on December 6, 2018 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Vancouver won 5-3. (Photo by Derek Cain/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Predicting how many Vancouver Canucks will score 20 goals in 2019-20

VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 21: Vancouver Canucks Center Adam Gaudette (88) celebrates with Left Wing Antoine Roussel (26) Right wing Brock Boeser (6) Defenseman Ben Hutton (27) and Defenseman Troy Stecher (51) after scoring a goal as Arizona Coyotes Winger Clayton Keller (9) skates on during their NHL game at Rogers Arena on February 21, 2019 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Arizona won 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Derek Cain/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Vancouver Canucks: How Clayton Keller deal affects Boeser negotiations

ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 06: Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko (35) during a NHL game between the Vancouver Canucks and the St. Louis Blues on April 06, 2019, at Enterprise Center, St. Louis, Mo. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Vancouver Canucks: Will Thatcher Demko ever become a starting goaltender?

EDMONTON, AB - MARCH 7: Leon Draisaitl #29 of the Edmonton Oilers takes a shot that is stopped by Thatcher Demko #35 of the Vancouver Canucks on March 7, 2019 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Andy Devlin/NHLI via Getty Images)

Vancouver Canucks: A look at the the October schedule

Vancouver Canucks: An open letter to head coach Travis Green

VANCOUVER, BC - NOVEMBER 02: Vancouver Canucks defenseman Derrick Pouliot (5) celebrates with right wing Brock Boeser (6) center Bo Horvat (53) and center Elias Pettersson (40) after scoring a goal in overtime during their NHL game against the Colorado Avalanche at Rogers Arena on November 2, 2018 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Vancouver won 7-6. (Photo by Derek Cain/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The Vancouver Canucks could (and should) load up their first line