The Vancouver Canucks have missed the postseason in three consecutive year, and the common belief is they are two or three years from competing again, now that the front office is actually somewhat committed rebuilding.
With the Sedin twins now retired, it’s easy to understand why some pundits and fans believe the Canucks will be a bottom-five team next season. Nobody is replacing their leadership, and it’s not easy two players who constantly produced 50-plus points.
However, there are a couple of big factors working in Vancouver’s favor heading into the 2018-19 season. Our very own Scott Rosenhek explained how the Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Kings and San Jose Sharks all carry ageing cores, trying to win now.