The Vancouver Canucks have exceeded expectations through the first 43 games of the 2019-20 season, with a 23-16-4 record that has them in the running for the Pacific Division.
Though the season isn’t over yet, it’s safe to say that this is easily the most exciting and dynamic team that general manager Jim Benning has put together thus far. And if Vancouver can sustain this play over its final 39 games, they should lock down a playoff spot for the first time since 2015.
In taking a closer look at the Canucks this season, I came to realize that the team could have a strong number of representatives at the 2020 NHL Awards ceremony.