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Canucks: Future success will come down to Jim Benning’s cap management

The Canuck Way Mailbag: Virtanen, Malone, the defence, more

Canucks: 3 players who need to overcome the critics

Canucks: There’s no reason to trade Jake Virtanen now

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The beginning of the “New Age” Canucks starts next year

EDMONTON, ALBERTA - AUGUST 04: Bo Horvat #53 and Jake Virtanen #18 of the Vancouver Canucks celebrate their 4-3 victory in Game Two of the Western Conference Qualification against the Minnesota Wild Round prior to the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place on August 04, 2020 in Edmonton, Alberta. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images)

The Canuck Way Mailbag: Schmidt, Virtanen, free agency, more

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 01: Jake Virtanen #18 of the Vancouver Canucks controls the puck during a 2-1 Anaheim Ducks win at Honda Center on November 01, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

The Canucks need Jake Virtanen to be a top-six forward

Mar 14, 2019; San Jose, CA, USA; Florida Panthers left wing Mike Hoffman (68) watches the puck against the San Jose Sharks during the second period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

Canucks: Mike Hoffman could be the missing piece

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Canucks: There are several intriguing free agents to consider

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Canucks: Let’s try to justify Jim Benning’s decisions in free agency

Dec 1, 2019; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Josh Leivo (17) skates against the Edmonton Oilers during the first period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports

Canucks: Josh Leivo would be a terrific depth signing

Mar 8, 2020; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Nate Schmidt (88) skates against the Calgary Flames during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Canucks: What Nate Schmidt brings to the blueline

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Canucks: Why Jim Benning’s job is in jeopardy now

VANCOUVER, BC - DECEMBER 01: Jake Virtanen #18 of the Vancouver Canucks shoots the puck during the pre-game warmup prior to NHL action against the Edmonton Oiler at Rogers Arena on December 1, 2019 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)

Canucks: What Jake Virtanen could get in arbitration

EDMONTON, ALBERTA - AUGUST 30: Tyler Toffoli #73 of the Vancouver Canucks is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the second period in Game Four of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place on August 30, 2020 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

The Canuck Way Mailbag: Holtby, the defence, free agency, more

EDMONTON, ALBERTA - AUGUST 30: Jacob Markstrom #25 of the Vancouver Canucks makes the save on Nick Cousins #21 of the Vegas Golden Knights in Game Four of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place on August 30, 2020 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Canucks: It was best to let Jacob Markstrom walk away

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Canucks: Jim Benning has every reason to acquire Oliver Ekman-Larsson

SECAUCUS, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 06: Signage during the first round of the 2020 National Hockey League (NHL) Draft at the NHL Network Studio on October 06, 2020 in Secaucus, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Canucks: What defenceman Joni Jurmo brings to the table

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Canucks: 3 defencemen they could draft in the third round

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 14: Michael Grabner #40 of the Arizona Coyotes during the second period of the NHL game against the Anaheim Ducks at Gila River Arena on March 14, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

The Canucks should target Micheal Grabner in free agency

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Canucks trade targets: Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask

GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 25: Oliver Ekman-Larsson #23 of the Arizona Coyotes in action during the NHL game against the Vancouver Canucks at Gila River Arena on October 25, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. The Coyotes defeated the Canucks 4-1. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Ekman-Larsson would immediately improve the Canucks blueline

EDMONTON, ALBERTA - AUGUST 04: Head Coach Travis Green of the Vancouver Canucks looks on from the bench in Game Two of the Western Conference Qualification Round against the Minnesota Wild prior to the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place on August 04, 2020 in Edmonton, Alberta. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images)

The Canuck Way Mailbag: Ekman-Larsson, Hoglander, free agency, more

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Canucks: Lehner’s contract should set the bar for re-signing Markstrom

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 20: Brenden Dillon #4 of the Washington Capitals looks on against the Montreal Canadiens during the first period at Capital One Arena on February 20, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Should the Canucks pursue Brenden Dillon in Free Agency?

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The Canucks should try to make another trade with the Lightning

MONTREAL, QC - FEBRUARY 25: Jake Virtanen #18 of the Vancouver Canucks celebrates his goal with teammate Tyler Myers #57 during the third period against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on February 25, 2020 in Montreal, Canada. The Vancouver Canucks defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 in overtime. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

The Canucks have 2 players on TSN’s trade bait list

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 11: Oliver Ekman-Larsson #23 of the Arizona Coyotes skates against the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on February 11, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Coyotes 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Canucks rumours: Keeping a close eye on Oliver Ekman-Larsson