The Vancouver Canucks have now played 30 of 56 games in the 2021 NHL season and the results have been disappointing, to say the least. The team was expected to build on a deep playoff run and contend for the North Division title. Instead, almost everything that could go wrong has, and they sit five points out of a playoff spot despite the fourth place Canadiens having five games in hand.
The Canucks’ struggles have been well documented as fans and media alike demand answers as to what has gone wrong. The current salary cap situation isn’t helping anyone believe that Jim Benning can find his way out of this one, especially when the early returns on this season’s free-agent class have been less than stellar.