Apr 20, 2021; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Matthew Highmore (15) and goalie Braden Holtby (49) celebrate the Canucks victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the third period at Rogers Arena. Canucks won 6-3. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports
Six weeks ago, Vancouver Canucks fans were lamenting the signing of Braden Holtby, who struggled mightily for most of this season.
Now? Holtby gives the team the best chance to win games, but that’s isn’t why Vancouver should lean on him for the remainder of this year, as the team’s playoff hopes are all but dead and buried by now.