A succession plan for the Sedins has been the biggest concern for the Vancouver Canucks since they set out to retool in 2014 under GM Jim Benning. After all, it’s no easy task to try and replace the two best scorers in franchise history.
Specifically, they’ve been searching to find a legitimate first line centre that can anchor the team’s future offensive group.
The impressive progression of top prospect Elias Pettersson has assuaged some of these concerns, but he’s no guarantee as an NHL centre considering his wiry frame and inexperience playing up the middle against men.