After missing the playoffs by nine points last season, the Vancouver Canucks wasted no time addressing their weaknesses as they attempt to qualify for the big dance in 2020.
To complement the young core of Elias Pettersson, Brock Boeser, Bo Horvat and Quinn Hughes, general manager Jim Benning added top six forwards J.T. Miller and Micheal Ferland. He also bolstered the blue line by signing Tyler Myers, Jordie Benn and Oscar Fantenberg.
There’s no question the Canucks are better now than the squad that registered 81 points last season.