In a perfect world, the Vancouver Canucks would have a top line.
If Mike Gillis kept an eye on the future when the Canucks were still good, they would be promoting some young 20-somethings to the top line right now.
Hell, if they drafted better, maybe the Canucks would have the talent there already.
The jury is out about Horvat being a top-line player. He clearly posts good second-line numbers, and he has top-line potential. However, it’s hard to argue that he’s currently a top-line player.
Brock Boeser clearly has more skill than this roster has seen since, well, the Sedins.