The remainder of the 2019-20 NHL season is in limbo due to the coronavirus outbreak, and the Vancouver Canucks might not get the opportunity to end a five-year playoff drought.
Obviously, public health and safety are the primary worries here over professional sporting events. It’s still fair for hockey fans to sit back and wonder “what could have been,” especially if the 2019-20 season is canceled.
Out of all Vancouver players, 23-year-old forward Jake Virtanen might be playing the “what if” card the most. The No. 6 overall pick from 2014 was in the midst of a breakout year for the surprising Canucks, with 18 goals and 36 points in 69 games.