Vancouver Canucks: Predicting who makes the opening roster

With 32 players remaining, the decisions supposedly get tougher. Well, looking at who is left, we will see if the Vancouver Canucks have already showed their hand.

Sometimes, I hate the waiver system in the NHL. Teams like the Vancouver Canucks do not usually update full cuts until players clear waivers. My first-world problems aside, we can add Ashton Sautner to the cuts made this weekend.

It’s too bad, because I felt Sautner played very well and deserved the extended look. He looked just as good during his late season call up last year and I’m sure the coaching staff has taken note. When an injury eventually hits the right side of the defence (and it will), Sautner will be near the top of…