For the first time since the Alain Vigneault days, scoring hasn’t been a problem for the Vancouver Canucks, who rank sixth in goals for this season with 106.
The Lotto Line — consisting of Elias Pettersson, J.T. Miller and Brock Boeser — has been one of the NHL’s most dominant in 2019-20. Secondary scoring hasn’t been an issue, either, as Vancouver boasts seven forwards with seven-plus goals.
But in an interview with Sportsnet’s Iain MacIntyre, general manager Jim Benning admitted that he’s keen on adding another top-six forward. Benning said the team will explore “something that fits and makes sense.