You always hear people in hockey say things like “he had a quiet night and that’s what you look for from a defenceman”, it’s a cliché, but it’s a cliché because it’s correct. Jordie Benn could be among one of the major fixes the Canucks need with this current roster, in order for it to live up to that timeless turn of phrase. I knew Benn had slotted into the … Read More
SCT Grab Bag: Special Teams, Pettersson and Höglander
The start of the season for the Vancouver Canucks has been less than ideal, granted, seemingly on the upswing now. There are a few key concerns and takeaways regarding Elias Pettersson, Nils Höglander and the special teams. Should You Be Worried about Pettersson? No. Elias Pettersson just has too much raw skill to take a sustained step back this drastic. This is not a player that had been punching out … Read More