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What’s next for Vancouver Canucks now that NHL trade deadline has passed?
- The Canucks’ deadline moves were necessary but not enough to change their rebuilding trajectory.
- Analyst Thomas Drance says Vancouver must be more aggressive and creative to climb out of last place.
- Vancouver shed several veterans for futures but failed to find takers for others like Teddy Blueger and Evander Kane.
- The deadline reinforced Vancouver’s goal of losing to maximize draft lottery odds.
- Young Canucks defensemen and prospects face a tough stretch to prove they belong in the league.
- Vancouver should consider promoting college free agents to fill gaps and provide upside.
- The team’s performance since the Olympic break has been one-sided with one-way traffic and quality scoring chances.
- Vancouver will need to maximize draft leverage and strategic moves to improve long-term prospects.
- Veteran players’ trade value is expected to be rebuilt through a strong finish and targeted moves.
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