Wake With Elias: A Devastating Loss and Questions to Answer

Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports Canucks News

It was not a pretty night for the Canucks, who got pummelled by the Avalanche 7-1. Nils Hoglander scored the lone goal, and it was another uninspired effort. What has to change exactly? Well, a lot. And it feels like if things don't shift in a fundamental way, Jim Benning and Travis Green may be out of a job. It was that bad, folks. [Canucks.com]

Jason Brough of Sportsnet 650, reflecting what is probably the current state of Green’s employment:

Real talk: If the Canucks are going to make a coaching change, they need to do it pretty soon. You can’t wait for half the season to be over. Either pull the trigger after 20 or so games or don’t bother at…