The road to the playoffs is still a long one for the Vancouver Canucks. But, as long as they are staying in contention, they are exceeding the expectations most experts and analysts had going into the season.
While winning hockey games is fun, it can also hurt in the long term. Not necessarily if the playoffs are reached, but rather if the Canucks fall just short, ending up with no playoff spot and a mid-to-late first-round draft pick.
One person who probably isn’t worrying about the team’s finish is Michael Chaput. For now, it’s all about being on the team — and he is succeeding in that area.