I just got back from the Vancouver Canucks–Buffalo Sabres game, where the Sabres came into Vancouver and beat the Canucks 3–2. It really felt like a low point. The first jerseys of the year were thrown onto the ice as the Canucks sit dead last in the NHL. Another home loss. More fan frustration. And right now, it feels like nothing but rumours about veterans on the trade block, rumours about the direction of the team, and most importantly, rumours about the future of team cap

These are tough times in Vancouver. The Canucks currently sit in the basement of the NHL standings, and all signs point to an all-out collapse as their season seemingly slips away by the game, which has led to their captain appearing to be leaving sooner rather than later. Even though many fans find it hard to accept, the franchise seems prepared to turn its attention to the future and making this team younger. As the trade market starts to heat up and Vancouver willing to mo

The latest rumblings around the NHL suggest that the Vancouver Canucks are looking to get younger. Team president Jim Rutherford has openly stated that the organization needs to bring in youth, and on the surface, that makes perfect sense. The Canucks currently sit 30th in the league, their roster is heavy with veterans, and the franchise appears to be sliding nowhere fast. But if Vancouver is genuinely committed to getting younger, then a difficult question must be asked: Wh