The World Junior Championships are my favourite part of the hockey season. It’s no secret that I get excited by the future players that will make their way to NHL rosters in due time. This tournament is more special when the Vancouver Canucks get to showcase some of their prized prospects.
During Jim Benning’s tenure, Canucks fans have had few opportunities to see many of their prospects on this international stage. Some years, like last year, we have a prospect that is injured like Brock Boeser.
Other years, our prized prospects are overshadowed by the overwhelming might of the upcoming draft hopefuls.