If the Vancouver Canucks are allowed one New Year’s Resolution, it should be to halt the train of mediocrity.
Heck, saying the Jim Benning era was “mediocre” is probably too kind, considering that Vancouver ranked 26th overall in the NHL during his tenure.
But hey, it’s a New Year, and the feelings around this team are improving.
An 8-0-1 run shouldn’t have anyone thinking this team is a Stanley Cup contender, but if they can make the playoffs after a brutal 8-15-2 start, that should be considered a minor miracle.
So, what will we learn about this club in 2022?