After being traded twice in a three-month span, it appeared Tanner Pearson’s days as a top-six forward were outnumbered. Fast forward 10 months later, and not only is Pearson enjoying a successful first full season in a Vancouver Canucks uniform, but the most productive campaign in his NHL career.
In order to truly appreciate the highs, one needs to experience the lows. For Pearson, the latter ultimately led to his arrival in Vancouver last February.
Just over a year ago, Pearson, a former Stanley Cup Champion with the Los Angeles Kings, was off to an overwhelmingly disappointing start to the season.