The expectations for the Vancouver Canucks were extremely low last season, but they managed to escape the month of October with a solid 6-3-2 record, highlighted by a 6-2 victory over the eventual Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals.
Now, the Canucks aren’t expected to be a playoff team in 2018-19, but many expect some form of progress. Bo Horvat and Brock Boeser are the new dynamic duo in town, hopefully for a full season. Rookie Elias Pettersson is a candidate for the Calder Trophy. Perhaps Jake Virtanen and Nikolay Goldobin enjoy breakout years, too.