Even before Tyler Myers signed a contract with the Vancouver Canucks, herds of fans were ready to peg the 6-foot-8 blueliner as one of the worst signings in franchise history, but a recent hot stretch may be providing a sense of optimism for both fans and critics of the move alike.
The Canucks lack of offence from their blue line was a major talking point prior to this season, largely due to the fact the team ranked near the bottom in the category among the league. While the arrival of Quinn Hughes provided a great deal of confidence there would be said improvement, there needed to be assurance.