Numerous issues have prevented the Canucks from making the playoffs in 6 of the last 8 seasons. Some of these issues are reading their ugly heads once again.
Since 2015, the Canucks haven’t been able to ice a defense that would be considered above average. As such, in each of the last seven years, the Canucks have consequently placed in the bottom half of the league in goals-against per season.
That said, while the offense has been slightly better than the defense, it too has not met up to the standards of a playoff contender in six of the last seven seasons.