May 4, 2021; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks defenseman Jack Rathbone (3) skates against the Edmonton Oilers in his NHL debut during the first period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports
It’s time to call a spade a spade. The Vancouver Canucks season is over. The mixture of a poorly constructed roster, an extended absence of Elias Pettersson and a lengthy stoppage for COVID-19 was a lethal disaster for Vancouver, and with nine games left, the Canucks would need a miracle to make the playoffs. It’s simply not happening.
So all Vancouver can do now is begin to look towards next year.