When the media was given access to the Vancouver Canucks on day one of the new season, it was made clear that ownership, management and coaching staff were going all-in on this group of players and announced the team was ready to make a push for playoff hockey. It was a bold move by Vancouver, but one that could be pulled off if absolutely everything went the right way. So far, nearly everything has gone close to perfect for the Canucks.
At the All-Star break, the Canucks have a single point lead in the division, just barely ahead of a four-way tie for second.