VANCOUVER - JANUARY 19: Todd Bertuzzi #44 of the Vancouver Canucks in action against the Buffalo Sabres during the NHL game at General Motors Place on January 19, 2006 in Vancouver, Canada. The Canucks defeated the Sabres 4-1. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images)
Every team dreams of finding their franchise power forward, and the Vancouver Canucks were no exception.
These players can be legitimate threats every time they step onto the ice, combining offensive firepower and hard-hitting toughness to establish a dominant and daunting presence that opponents fear.
Some organizations patiently wait on these prospects to blossom, eventually giving up when the frustration becomes too much to handle, whereas others strike out shortly after signing or trading for that year’s shiniest new toy.