The Vancouver Canucks have a knack for striking out terribly in free agency, and they have to ensure that 2017 isn’t a repeat of last year.
Instead of turning to their younger kids to carry the offence, general manager Jim Benning signed Swedish star Loui Eriksson to a six-year deal worth $36 million last summer. The plan was for him to score 25-plus goals with Daniel and Henrik Sedin on the top line.
But, Eriksson struggled to stay both consistent and healthy, managing just 11 goals and 24 points.