Vancouver Canucks general manager Jim Benning has assembled a core that has the team in playoff contention, but there are some weaknesses that need to be addressed.
The Lotto Line — Elias Pettersson, Brock Boeser and J.T. Miller — have combined for 87 points on the young season. Obviously, Benning and head coach Travis Green have nothing to worry about on line one.
However, No. 2 centre Bo Horvat has been forced to work through a revolving door of wingers in 2019-20. Tanner Pearson has been picking it up after a rough start, and he’s up to eight goals and 18 points on the season.