GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The Arizona Coyotes and Vancouver Canucks aren't going to the playoffs, leaving little intrigue for their Thursday meeting at Gila River Arena aside from the jostling for draft position.
Canucks coach Willie Desjardins admitted the lack of significance presents a challenge for his team as it tries to close the season on a positive note.
"We talked about it today," Desjardins said after the Canucks' practice on Wednesday. "Sometimes, you just get used to losing. Once it happens, the next time it becomes easier and you kind of lose track of it a little bit.