Editorials

VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 28: (L-R) NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson, Francesco Aquilini, Vancouver Canucks Chairman and Governor and Trevor Linden, Vancouver Canucks President Hockey Operations hold a 2019 Vancouver Canucks 2019 Draft jersey during a press conference at Rogers Arena February 28, 2018 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The Vancouver Canucks will host the 2019 NHL Draft at Rogers Arena, the National Hockey League, Canucks and City of Vancouver announced today. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)

Vancouver Canucks: Getting to the source of the problem

The defensive ability that Brendan Gaunce brings to the table

Vancouver Canucks almost traded for Wayne Gretzky in 1988

Vancouver Canucks: Dylan Larkin has high praise for Quinn Hughes

VANCOUVER, BC - APRIL 5: Oliver Ekman-Larsson #23 of the Arizona Coyotes checks Bo Horvat #53 of the Vancouver Canucks during their NHL game at Rogers Arena April 5, 2018 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)"n

There is no downside to having too many centres in the organization

DALLAS, TX - JUNE 23: Jett Woo meets members of the Vancouver Canucks personnel after being selected 37th overall by the Vancouver Canucks during the 2018 NHL Draft at American Airlines Center on June 23, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Brian Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images)

Vancouver Canucks: Farm system ranked third by Sporting News

Canada's Connor McDavid (L) vies with United States' Quinn Hughes during the bronze medal match USA vs Canada of the 2018 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship at the Royal Arena in Copenhagen, Denmark, on May 20, 2018. (Photo by JOE KLAMAR / AFP) (Photo credit should read JOE KLAMAR/AFP/Getty Images)

Vancouver Canucks: When it feels good to be a traitor

VANCOUVER, BC - APRIL 5: Bo Horvat #53 of the Vancouver Canucks looks on from the bench during their NHL game against the Arizona Coyotes at Rogers Arena April 5, 2018 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)"n

Bo Horvat will require a fundamental change to reach the next level

DALLAS, TX - JUNE 23: Trevor Linden talks with Tyler Madden reacts after being selected 68th overall by the Vancouver Canucks during the 2018 NHL Draft at American Airlines Center on June 23, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Vancouver Canucks roundtable: Thoughts on Trevor Linden’s departure

VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 28: Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning speaks to the media after a game between against the Vancouver Canucks and Detroit Red Wings. Benning was discussing the recent trades of Vancouver Canucks Left Wing Alexandre Burrows (14) and Vancouver Canucks Right Wing Jannik Hansen (36). February 28, 2017, at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. (Photo by Bob Frid/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Vancouver Canucks: Jim Benning’s job is safe for 2019

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 23: President of hockey operations of the Vancouver Canucks Trevor Linden looks on from the draft floor during Round One of the 2017 NHL Draft at United Center on June 23, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images)

Vancouver Canucks: Trevor Linden’s departure was best for both sides

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Vancouver Canucks: Exploring the second scoring line

VANCOUVER, BC - MAY 23: Vancouver Canucks new General Manager smiles during a press conference at Rogers Arena May 23, 2014 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)

What would it take for the Canucks to make the playoffs?

VANCOUVER, BC - APRIL 05: The Vancouver Canucks celebrate the retirement of Vancouver Canucks Center Henrik Sedin (33) and Vancouver Canucks Left Wing Daniel Sedin (22) at the end of a game a NHL hockey game on April 05, 2018, at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. Canucks won 4-3 in Overtime. (Photo by Bob Frid/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Vancouver Canucks: 3 Things to be excited for next season: Part 3

VANCOUVER, BC - MARCH 2: Brock Boeser #6 of the Vancouver Canucks skates up ice during their NHL game against the Nashville Predators at Rogers Arena on March 2, 2018 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Nashville won 4-3. (Photo by Derek Cain/NHLI via Getty Images)

Vancouver Canucks: Brock Boeser will challenge for Maurice Richard Trophy

VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 18: Bo Horvat #53 of the Vancouver Canucks talks to teammate Sven Baertschi #47 during their NHL game against the Anaheim Ducks at Rogers Arena February 18, 2016 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)

Vancouver Canucks: Why the Killer B’s line should stay together

VANCOUVER, BC - JANUARY 4: Sven Baertschi #47 of the Vancouver Canucks is congratulated by teammate Bo Horvat #53 after scoring during their NHL game against the Arizona Coyotes at Rogers Arena January 4, 2017 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)"n

Vancouver Canucks: Too many forwards is a good problem

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 23: President of hockey operations of the Vancouver Canucks Trevor Linden hugs Elias Pettersson, fifth overall pick of the Vancouver Canucks, offstage during Round One of the 2017 NHL Draft at United Center on June 23, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images)

Vancouver Canucks: 3 Things to be excited for next season: Part 2

LAVAL, QC - JANUARY 10: Utica Comets goalie Thatcher Demko (30) spits water during the Utica Comets versus the Laval Rocket game on January 10, 2018, at Place Bell in Laval, QC (Photo by David Kirouac/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Vancouver Canucks: 3 Things to be excited for next season: Part 1

VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 28: Right Wing Brock Boeser (6) is congratulated by Vancouver Canucks Left Wing Sven Baertschi (47) after scoring a goal during their NHL game against the New York Rangers at Rogers Arena on February 28, 2018 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. New York won 6-5. (Photo by Derek Cain/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Vancouver Canucks: Where they stand in the Pacific Division

VANCOUVER, BC - MARCH 17: Alexander Edler #23 of the Vancouver Canucks skates up ice during their NHL game against the San Jose Sharks at Rogers Arena March 17, 2018 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)"n

Vancouver Canucks: Analyzing a potential Alexander Edler extension

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 23: The Vancouver Canucks select center Elias Pettersson with the 5th pick in the first round of the 2017 NHL Draft on June 23, 2017, at the United Center in Chicago, IL. (Photo by Daniel Bartel/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

A great prospect pool is the beginning of a rebuild, not the end

VANCOUVER, BC - MARCH 27: Right Wing Thomas Vanek (26) is congratulated by Center Henrik Sedin (33) and Vancouver Canucks Left Wing Daniel Sedin (22) after scoring a goal during their NHL game against the Anaheim Ducks at Rogers Arena on March 27, 2018 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Derek Cain/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Vancouver Canucks: Skilled players can just as easily mentor too

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 27: Winnipeg Jets forward Blake Wheeler (26) and Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser (6) skate during warm ups before the NHL All-Star Skills Competition on January 27, 2018 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. (Photo by Mark LoMoglio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Are the Canucks following in the footsteps of the Winnipeg Jets?

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - APRIL 08: VANCOUVER, BC - MARCH 31: Vancouver Canucks Right Wing Jake Virtanen (18) skates against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the third period in a NHL hockey game on March 31, 2018, at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. Canucks won 5-4 in Overtime. (Photo by Bob Frid/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Vancouver Canucks need more from Jake Virtanen in 2019

VANCOUVER, BC - MARCH 27: Sam Gagner #89 of the Vancouver Canucks looks on from the bench during their NHL game against the Anaheim Ducks at Rogers Arena March 27, 2018 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)"n

Vancouver Canucks: What to do with Sam Gagner

OTTAWA, ON - MARCH 24: Ottawa Senators Defenceman Erik Karlsson (65) waits for a face-off during first period National Hockey League action between the Carolina Hurricanes and Ottawa Senators on March 24, 2018, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Vancouver Canucks should be third team in an Erik Karlsson trade

VANCOUVER, BC - MARCH 29: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins #93 of the Edmonton Oilers looks on as Troy Stecher #51 of the Vancouver Canucks skates up ice during their NHL game at Rogers Arena March 29, 2018 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)"n

Let’s talk about Troy Stecher and his next potential deal