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Vancouver’s Pettersson Should Be A Canuck Immediately

May 26, 2018 at 7:48 pm CDT | by Holger Stolzenberg Leave a Comment

Now that the Vancouver Canucks have their 2017 first-round pick Elias Pettersson locked up to a maximum-level entry-level contract, the next question about the talented young forward will be when will the Canucks see him playing with the team?

With talk of him possibly being loaned back to the SHL for another season to a potential start with the Utica Comets in the AHL to adjust to the North American game, to immediately throwing the 19-year-old into the fire with the Canucks, there are multiple options.

One of the biggest obstacles is the fractured left thumb that Pettersson sustained while playing in the IIHF World Championships. According to Mike Halford of The Athletic (subscription required), Pettersson has already underwent a surgical procedure and will have his wrist in a cast for the next three to four weeks. Then the team must decide whether it is willing to put him out for the team’s annual summer prospect camp in the first week of July and then the Young Stars Classic in Pentiction in September.

Regardless, Halford writes whether he plays in either of those events or not, he expects that Pettersson will still be in a Canucks uniform at the start of the season, writing that while Vancouver general manager Jim Benning didn’t guarantee that Pettersson would be on the opening-day roster, he came awfully close.

“We’ll see where he’s at when he comes to training camp,” Benning explained. “We had Brock Boeser step in and be a big part of our team last year, and I think [Pettersson] can come in next year and step in. With the Sedins not playing, we’re going to have openings on the power play and we need offensive skill players, and I think he’s going to be one of those guys that can fill that need for us.”

The team also intends to start Pettersson at the right wing position before eventually moving him to center. That switch to center could last anywhere from two to three months to even his entire rookie season.

“Up the middle he gets more puck touches, and he can handle the puck [and use] his vision of the ice to make plays,” said Benning. “At some point he’s going to play centre for us.”

The scribe adds that rumor has it that Pettersson could be slated on a line next season with center Bo Horvat and rookie winger Jonathan Dahlen, a fellow countryman and former Swedish teammate. In fact, don’t be surprised if Pettersson ends up on the power play as well. With the loss of both Henrik Sedin and Daniel Sedin, the team will have multiple holes in their power play lineup and it is believed that Pettersson will likely take over Henrik’s spot on the half wall, his preferred spot.

“[Pettersson’s] got a great release on his shot,” Benning said. “On the power play, if we have him on one side and Brock on the other, we’ve got two real good shooters. I think he’s going to step in and make the adjustment and be successful.”

Off-Season Retirement Watch List

April 29, 2018 at 5:51 pm CDT | by Zach Leach 2 Comments

Although the Stanley Cup playoffs are in full swing with four excellent match-ups in the second round, as teams have been eliminated – and continue to be eliminated – from contention, players begin to make decisions about their futures. Knowing that they were not playoff-bound, Daniel Sedin and Henrik Sedin announced their departure from the Vancouver Canucks and pro hockey before the end of the season. Former teammate Radim Vrbata made the same decision days later. The Blackhawks’ Patrick Sharp announced that he was moving on, after a return to Chicago didn’t go as planned. Then, Anaheim Ducks defenseman Francois Beauchemin then got the off-season retirement party started last week, officially calling it a career. Meanwhile, for the third straight summer, Matt Cullen will be contemplating his hockey mortality. Who could be next?

Jaromir Jagr and Jarome Iginla: Let’s start with the easy ones – a Calgary Flames legend and a legend whose career likely ended with the Calgary Flames. Jagr and Iginla were both pushing hard for a final chance at the NHL last summer and both players continued their searches into the regular season. Jagr finally landed a deal with the Flames in October, but health issues and a lack of productions made for a poor tenure in Calgary. Jagr recorded just seven points in 22 games before heading back to his native Czech Republic in January. Iginla opted to undergo surgery in the fall, but was back skating in February and hoping to sign on with a team for the stretch run and postseason. However, no such offer came. These two have been a couple of the biggest names in hockey since the 1990’s and are surefire Hall of Famers, but there is little doubt that their NHL playing days are behind them. Expect official announcements this summer.

Brian Gionta: Gionta is in a similar spot. Unable to find a contract last off-season, Gionta worked out and skated with the AHL’s Rochester Americans ahead of his appearance with Team USA at Winter Olympics. It was a less-than-spectacular showing by the veteran, but he still managed to turn it into a late-season contract with the Boston Bruins. Gionta posted seven points in 20 games with the Bruins in the final months of the regular season, but has yet to see any playoff action, despite ample opportunity given injuries to multiple Boston players heading into and during Round One. Gionta’s play with the Bruins has not exactly harked back to his prime, but nevertheless has shown effort and intelligence. He may have earned another look next season, but it’s more likely than not that this current run with Boston will be the curtain call for Gionta.

Chris Kelly: Kelly also played at the Winter Games and signed on late like Gionta. However, both he and his team have not had similar success. Kelly saw just 12 games with the Anaheim Ducks after signing in February and only contributed two points to show for it. The Ducks were then swept out of the playoffs without Kelly having any say in the matter as a healthy scratch all season. Kelly surprised a lot of people when he played in all 82 games with the Ottawa Senators last season, but this short campaign has shown that the years of dependable play have caught up with him.

Mike Fisher: Will Fisher re-retire? Almost surely. No one can blame Fisher for not wanting to miss out on a possible Cup run by the Nashville Predators one season after coming so close, but Fisher’s presence on the team thus far has been more about leadership and morale than on-ice impact. Fisher had just four points in 16 games down the stretch while averaging just over twelve minutes of ice time and thus far in the postseason has been held scoreless in seven games while seeing barely eleven minutes of time. Fisher’s days as a legitimate player seem to clearly be over, but he could still make a difference for Nashville in these playoffs with the right opportunity.

Dominic Moore: There may be no other player in the game today who has thrived by being a hired gun like Moore. Throughout his career, the veteran center has been able to join a new team, adjust, and play a critical support role. So, when that pattern fell apart this year with the Toronto Maple Leafs, it signaled the coming end to Moore’s career. Moore was common scratch for the Leafs and averaged only about ten minutes of ice time per night, but with twelve points in 50 games, he also didn’t make the most of his opportunities. If any player in the league can adapt to being 38-years-old and coming off a down season by finding the perfect fit for another go-round, it’s Moore, but don’t be surprised if he calls it quits instead.

Joel Ward: There’s no doubt that Ward would like to keep playing. A hard-nosed player and a consummate pro, Ward has been a reliable piece to every team he has been on. However, there is no looking past what by all accounts was the worst season of his career in 2017-18. Just twelve points in 52 games and less than twelve minutes of ice time per game shows just how small a role he played for the San Jose Sharks this year and that’s not even including the fact that the Sharks tried to trade him at the deadline and have yet to play him in the postseason. Ward’s time in San Jose is undeniably over, but that doesn’t mean another team can’t take a one-year flier on him. At this point, it seems unlikely though.

Dennis Seidenberg and Johnny Oduya: What else do these two 36-year-old, left-shot, physical defenders have in common? Their time has come. Seidenberg’s resurgence with the New York Islander was a great story last season, but he came back to earth in this campaign and was limited by injuries and inability to just 28 games and five points. Oduya has had back-to-back disappointing seasons like that, recording only 17 points in 104 games with four different teams across the past two seasons. Dealt to the Philadelphia Flyers at the deadline, Oduya did nothing, skating in just one regular season game and zero postseason games. Both of these men have been admirable NHLers, but it’s hard to see either continuing to play.

On the bubble: Jason Chimera, Antoine Vermette, and Kevin Bieksa, Anaheim Ducks; Josh Gorges, Buffalo Sabres; Matt Stajan, Calgary Flames; Lee Stempniak, Carolina Hurricanes; Ales Hemsky, Montreal Canadiens; Scottie Upshall, St. Louis Blues; Jussi Jokinen, Vancouver Canucks.

Vancouver’s Pettersson Joins Elite Company In SHL

April 22, 2018 at 11:46 am CDT | by Holger Stolzenberg Leave a Comment

Already expected to have Adam Gaudette and Jonathan Dahlen on their roster next season, the Vancouver Canucks might be able add another gem in 2017 first-rounder Elias Pettersson, who has dominated the SHL in his rookie season and put himself among elite company.

His team Vaxjo captured the Swedish League Championship today when it swept Skelleftea in four games and Pettersson dominated. Sportsnet’s Rick Dhaliwal reports that Pettersson, the Canucks’ fifth-overall pick a year ago, was named the playoff MVP and is expected to be named to the Swedish World Hockey tryout camp.

The 19-year-old led the SHL in scoring in both the regular season and playoffs, the first player under 20 to ever do that. In total, he had 75 points in 56 games (including the playoffs), which sits him comfortably in first place among all-time juniors in the SHL. Ironically, Vancouver’s Henrik Sedin, who had the record, is now second all-time when he totaled 61 points back in 1999-2000. Daniel Sedin now holds both third and fourth places.

He tallied 24 goals and 32 assists during the regular season, but added a staggering 10 goals and 9 assists in 13 playoff games. The hope is that Pettersson will join Vancouver next season.

Henrik And Daniel Sedin Announce This Will Be Their Final Season

April 2, 2018 at 11:47 am CDT | by Gavin Lee 18 Comments

It wasn’t clear what the future held for Henrik and Daniel Sedin, as the twin forwards wouldn’t talk about it during the season. Today, they’ve decided to break that silence and announce that 2017-18 will be the last season of their careers. In a letter to Vancouver Canucks fans, the twins explained:

We started the year with the mindset that a decision would be made in the postseason. But it became clear, after discussions with our families throughout the year, that this will be our last season. This feels right for all of us.

Being part of the Canucks family for 18 seasons has been the best period of our lives. But it’s time to focus on our families and life after hockey. It’s time to help with homework every night. It’s time to be at every birthday party and to stand in the cold at every hockey rink, soccer game and riding lesson on weekends. It’s time to be at home for dinner every night.

The Sedins were scheduled to become unrestricted free agents this summer, and there was some question about whether the Canucks should even want to re-sign them at this point, as the team continues to try to rebuild around young stars like Brock Boeser. The 37-year old forwards were each earning $7MM this season, meaning the team will have quite a bit of extra room to play with in the coming years.

In 1999, the brothers from Ornskoldsvik, Sweden would need some draft floor magic from then-GM Brian Burke to end up on the same team. After several trades to position himself with the second and third overall picks, Burke would proudly select both brothers at the same time, a connection that would in effect never be broken. Though their arrival would be delayed by another year spent playing for MODO in the Swedish Elite League, the Sedins would never look back after making their way to Vancouver.

Breaking into the league just a few days after turning 20, Henrik and Daniel would only show flashes of their eventual brilliance in those first few seasons. The playmaking Henrik was famously left out of the Calder voting altogether, while Daniel—who always leaned more towards goal scoring—would garner just a handful of votes. Still, as they matured they also refined an incredible ability to find each other on the ice and dominate shifts by seemingly never giving up the puck. Playing on the same line for the vast majority of their careers resulted in some phenomenal seasons, and individual success for both of them.

First in 2010, when Henrik took home the Hart Trophy as the league MVP and won the scoring race with 112 points. Like always, Daniel wasn’t far behind and won the Art Ross with 104 points the following year, finishing second in Hart voting but winning the Lester B. Pearson (now Ted Lindsay) award for best player as voted by his peers.

Even through their incredible careers, there was never a moment where they could lift the Stanley Cup together. Though there was one Finals appearance, Vancouver was generally unable to find much postseason success through their 18-year career, and this year will be no different.

In 2,630 combined regular season games, the Sedin twins have amassed 2,106 points and have always been regarded as some of the classiest and friendly players in the game. They were the faces (or is it just face?) of the Vancouver franchise for more than a decade, and will surely go into the Hall of Fame together.

Never ones to quit before the season is over though, they signed off with one last promise to Vancouver fans:

In the meantime, we still have some games to play, and we still have some work to do.

Snapshots: Sedins, Jets, Rempal, Pinho

March 29, 2018 at 7:48 pm CDT | by Brian La Rose Leave a Comment

Canucks GM Jim Benning plans to meet with pending unrestricted free agents Daniel Sedin and Henrik Sedin in the coming days to gauge their interest in returning for their 18th season with Vancouver, Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic reports on TSN’s Insider Trading (video link). The twins have had good seasons, ranking second and third in team scoring despite seeing their ice time drop by more than three minutes per game.

While Benning may be hoping for a quick decision, that may not actually happen. Speaking with Postmedia’s Ben Kuzma Daniel noted that they plan to take their time with the decision and, perhaps most notably, see where the team is at and how it shapes up over the offseason. Even if they take a pay cut from their current $7MM contracts, it will still likely cost a considerable amount to keep both around and the Canucks will certainly want to know heading into free agency if they will have to allocate that money elsewhere.

Elsewhere around the league:

The Jets appear to be closer to getting some good news on the injury front, something they haven’t had a lot of this year. Postmedia’s Ken Wiebe notes that defenseman Jacob Trouba (concussion) could be back this weekend while goaltender Steve Mason is expected to get into at least one game next week which should have him ready to go for the postseason as well.
The Kings may not be done signing college players just yet. After they signed defenseman Daniel Brickley and forward Mikey Eyssimont earlier today, Jon Rosen of LA Kings Insider reports that free agent winger Sheldon Rempal also visited with the team. The 21-year-old sophomore posted 23 goals and 23 assists in just 39 games with Clarkson and is garnering considerable interest around the league although he could return for another season at the NCAA level as well.
The Capitals are in contract negotiations with the agent for college center Brian Pinho, reports Mark Divver of the Providence Journal (Twitter link). The 22-year-old recently wrapped up his college career with the Friars, posting 12 goals and 20 assists in his senior year. Pinho was Washington’s sixth-round pick (174th overall) back in 2013 and could test the free agent waters if he doesn’t sign a contract by mid-August.

Trade Candidate: Thomas Vanek

February 11, 2018 at 4:53 pm CDT | by Holger Stolzenberg Leave a Comment

With the trade deadline approaching, we will be profiling several players in the weeks ahead that have a good chance to be dealt by February 26th.

New coach, new expectations, but in the end, the Vancouver Canucks don’t look that much different. Vancouver finds themselves in seventh place in the Pacific Division, once again not competing for a playoff spot. The Canucks had higher expectations this year when they decided to add some veteran depth to the team in hopes it might spark their young core to play at a higher level. The team does have hope as they have a large amount of talented young prospects that aren’t too far away from joining the team over the next few years, but they must answer the question if they want to move out veteran scorer Thomas Vanek.

Contract

Vanek is currently finishing up the one-year contract he signed this offseason with Vancouver at $2MM. He will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

2017-18

At age 34, many teams believed that Vanek’s game may have passed him by and many of those teams chose to look elsewhere this offseason. He wasn’t signed until Sept. 1 by Vancouver, but he continues to prove that he can score in this league. He currently has 16 goals in 56 games and has impressed management to the point that they are considering re-signing him to an extension.

While Vanek has been fortunate enough to play on a line with rookie sensation Brock Boeser, the veteran has shown he can still score clutch goals and set up his teammates as well. He is quite versatile and is capable of playing anywhere in the lineup if needed. His lack of speed, however, doesn’t help him.

Season Stats

55 GP, 15 goals, 22 assists, 37 points, -15 rating, 24 PIM, 102 shots, 13:59 ATOI, 44.7 CF%

Potential Suitors

Vanek could have a number of suitors, because of the fact that he won’t be very costly. The Detroit Red Wings, who traded away Vanek at the trade deadline a year ago, only received an average prospect and a third-round pick from the Florida Panthers. So, many teams that are short on salary cap space and picks may find Vanek to be an interesting option, ranging from the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Nashville Predators.

One possibility could be the Boston Bruins, who are desperate for depth on the wings. Vanek might be a good fit to join the Bruins second or even third line and provide even more offense during a playoff run. His penalty killing skills might also be helpful for Boston as well.

Likelihood Of A Trade

It’s more of a 50-50 proposition. The team could easily find a take for Vanek, but will the Canucks get true value for him? Perhaps if the team can get a second-rounder for Vanek, then it might be worth it, but at the same time, there are rumors that Daniel Sedin and his brother Henrik Sedin are considering returning for another year next season. The question then is, should they keep Vanek around for another year.

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Deadline Primer: Vancouver Canucks

February 3, 2018 at 8:49 pm CDT | by Holger Stolzenberg 1 Comment

With the trade deadline fast approaching, we will be taking a closer look at the situation for each team. Where do they stand, what do they need to do, and what assets do they have to fill those needs? Next up are the Vancouver Canucks.

The Vancouver Canucks found themselves trying to rebuild while continuing to hold onto some of their veteran forwards, namely Henrik Sedin and Daniel Sedin. The team hoped it could rebuild on the fly this year with new head coach Travis Green and early on, the Canucks started strong, but injuries to key players such as Bo Horvat and Sven Baertschi prevented the team from continuing their success. Instead, the Canucks have dropped in the standings and find themselves ready to rebuild for another year.

Record

21-24-6, tied for 6th in Pacific Division

Deadline Status

Seller

Deadline Cap Space

$4.7MM – full-season cap hit, 2/3 retained salary transactions, 45/50 contracts per CapFriendly

Draft Picks

2018: VAN 1st, VAN 2nd, VAN 3rd, VAN 5th, VAN 6th, VAN 7th
2019: VAN 1st, VAN 2nd, VAN 3rd, VAN 4th, VAN 5th, VAN 6th, VAN 7th

Trade Chips

The Canucks have two key trade chips in defenseman Erik Gudbranson and veteran winger Thomas Vanek, but whether the team will move them is unknown. One issue that confuses things is the Sedin twins potential interest in returning for another season next year. If the twins want to come back, the team may be more willing to hang on to their veterans to give the Sedins another year with the potential of making the playoffs.

The team has said they are considering extending Gudbranson, but rumors are that no negotiations have begun, which suggests that Gudbanson is very likely to move to another team unless they start negotiating now. A solid, but unspectacular defenseman, he will never live up to being the third-overall pick in 2010. He would be a quality addition to a team that needs help in that area. If the team wants to move Vanek, they shouldn’t have too much trouble as the 34-year-old Vanek is putting up solid numbers and already has 14 goals. He could be valuable to a team in need of a veteran scorer. In neither case would they be likely

Five Players To Watch For: D Alexander Edler, C Sam Gagner, D Erik Gudbranson, D Christopher Tanev, LW Thomas Vanek

Team Needs

1) Offensive Defensemen: The team truly lacks any offensive defenseman and it shows. Edler, the team’s top scoring defenseman is only the ninth leading scorer on the team. Their power play has little, if any support from their defenseman and the team has few defensive prospects that can put points on the board. A prospect with a good shot and the ability to put the puck in the net might be exactly what the team needs.

2) Prospects/Picks: What Vancouver wants more than anything else is future talent. Vancouver actually has quite a bit of young talent already coming through the system and wouldn’t mind even more. Last year, the team picked up several prospects including Jonathan Dahlen, Nikolay Goldobin and a conditional pick in moving out Alexandre Burrows and Jannik Hansen. If the team can add some picks or another prospect whether it’s an offensive defenseman or more wing help, the team should be better prepared for the future.

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West Notes: Reilly, Sharks, Sedins

February 3, 2018 at 8:37 am CDT | by Brian La Rose 3 Comments

The Wild have given defenseman Mike Reilly’s agent (Pat Brisson) permission to talk to other teams about a trade, reports Michael Russo of The Athletic (subscription required). He notes that this permission may have been granted as much as two months ago although GM Chuck Fletcher declined to comment. For his part, Reilly confirmed that he has not asked for a deal.

It has been a bit of a rough season for the 24-year-old. He was shuttled back and forth between the NHL and the AHL in the early going as Minnesota looked to free up a bit of salary cap space. He has since become waiver-eligible but even then, he has had difficulty cracking the top six on the Wild’s back end and his game last night was his first since January 10th. With just eight points (all assists) in 32 games this season, Reilly likely wouldn’t yield much of a return but he’s certainly someone who could benefit from a change of scenery.

Western Notes: Sedins, Doughty, Golden Knights, Hyka

January 27, 2018 at 4:31 pm CDT | by Holger Stolzenberg 2 Comments

Recent comments from Henrik Sedin and Daniel Sedin suggest the twin brothers are hoping for another year in Vancouver. Already 37 and trending downwards in their career, the struggling Canucks were considered to be sellers at the trade deadline. However, the Sedin twins return also might throw a wrench into general manager Jim Benning’s deadline plans.

While the team has several key trade chips to move, including veteran scorer Thomas Vanek and defenseman Erik Gudbranson, Benning might be more likely to retain or extend them to surround the Sedin twins with veteran players, according to J.D. Burke of The Athletic (subscription required). The scribe begins by pointing out that the Sedin’s decision will have major implications to the salary cap and the look of the team. The cost to retain both soon-to-be 38-year-old forwards will be about $10MM, estimates Burke, who adds the team would have to make a decision whether to keep Vanek with the team.

If the Sedin’s stay, will Benning look for assets that might benefit the veteran Sedins, rather than focus on the team’s need to rebuild. Benning has often preferred to acquire players, rather than trade for picks. The team has a lot of prospects coming through the system already, but not trading their assets at the deadline could hurt the future of the team down the road as well. No one is saying the Sedin twins shouldn’t come back. They have been with the franchise since they started their careers and should be welcomed, but not at the expense of the team’s future.

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty spoke to the media today at the all-star’s media day. According to Los Angeles’ Times writer Helene Elliott, Doughty said that money and term aren’t the only factor in the way he will approach free agency in 2018-19. “I don’t know if a lot of people think our future looks bright but I think our future does as the L.A. Kings organization,” Doughty said. “We’ve got some young guys that aren’t with us yet that will make a difference in a couple years. We still have that core group of guys. I think we’re trending in the right direction and getting back to hopefully where we were a few years back.”
Yahoo Sports’ Ryan Lambert writes that while the praise that goes towards Vegas Golden Knights general manager George McPhee is well earned, he believes that Vegas’ unbelievable success should fall on the shoulder of all the other teams’ general managers. The scribe writes that if other general managers had done a better job managing their own rosters, the Golden Knights wouldn’t have been able to get better quality players and picks in order to pad their roster in the initial first year. The expansion draft should net expansion team with back-end forwards and defensemen and No. 2 goalies. However, Florida Panther general manager Dave Talon just handed two top-six forwards to Vegas to get rid of the contract of Reilly Smith, while they opted to move on from Jonathan Marchessault because they didn’t believe he could repeat his 30-goal season from last year. The same can be said for the Minnesota Wild, who gave Vegas forward Alex Tuch and Erik Haula in exchange for draft considerations. There were so many draft considerations from plenty of other teams such as the New York Islanders, the Columbus Blue Jackets and Tampa Bay Lightning. Had general managers made better decisions, perhaps the Golden Knights wouldn’t be the top team in the West. Lambert also adds that the team still has 10 draft picks that will fall in the first two rounds over the next three years. Doesn’t look like Vegas is going anywhere.
Still with the Golden Knights, SinBinVegas tweets that prospect Tomas Hyka, who was scheduled to play in the AHL All-Star game on Jan. 29, has been replaced with T.J. Tynan as Hyka is now listed as “unavailable for the game.” Vegas plays its first game after the all-star break on Jan. 30, suggesting Hyka might get called up instead. The 24-year-old wing, who signed out of the Czech. Republic, has 12 goals and 31 points in 32 games with the AHL’s Chicago Wolves.

No Decision On Next Season From Sedin Twins

January 23, 2018 at 2:09 pm CDT | by Gavin Lee 1 Comment

Henrik Sedin spoke to the media today in Vancouver as the team prepares for their game against the Los Angeles Kings, and touched on his future and that of his twin brother Daniel Sedin. TSN 1040 shared the audio from his availability, including answers on when they’ll make a decision about next year:

We want to help the team as we can, but we’ll make the decision when the time comes.

[The Canucks] want to do what’s best for them, and we want to try to help as much as we can too. If we can give them an answer [by the trade deadline] we’ll give them something, if we’re still undecided or not sure, they’ve told us they’re fine with us telling them when we know.

Henrik and Daniel are each in the last year of their current contracts, but have experienced something of a renaissance this season with 32 and 30 points respectively. Those point totals are even with their ice time drastically reduced to give more opportunity for players like Bo Horvat and Brock Boeser, the next wave of Canucks.

If they can still provide value on the ice, and are willing to take a pay cut from the matching $7MM cap hits they bring this season, perhaps the Canucks do have reason to bring them back on one last contract. The 37-year old forwards have played their entire careers in Vancouver, and it would be surprising to see them go anywhere else for the last chapter in their NHL story.

Still, the Canucks have more young prospects on the way and will need room for them up front. The Sedins are still positive powerplay options, as Vancouver has sixth best percentage with the man advantage, but could become burdensome if that skill begins to decline.

Whether or not they decide to sign again with the Canucks, this season has been another successful one in some of the most interesting careers the league has ever seen. After being selected in 1999, the twins have a combined 2,068 points and should easily go down as some of the very best players ever to pull on a Vancouver sweater.

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