Welcome to Canucks Weekly, where you can catch up on the past week of the Vancouver Canucks throughout the 2019-20 season. From trending topics to news and notes, this is your weekly update on all things Canucks.
The regular season has begun, and the Canucks are slow off the starting blocks. The road woes have continued from last season, as well as the struggling power play. If they hope to make the playoffs this season, those two things have to change.
First, in their season opener, they lost to the Edmonton Oilers, 3-2, then followed that up with a frustrating 3-0 shutout loss to the Calgary Flames. The power play was punchless in both games and the opponent’s star players outplayed the Canucks’ star players. I’m sure the next few days will be full of video work and intense practices, as they don’t play until their home opener on Wednesday.
Reports indicate that it will be Horvat, who has been in-waiting since the beginning of last season. All I have to say is, it’s about time. The hope is that Henrik Sedin will hand over the captaincy in a ceremony minutes before puck drop. I don’t think there will be a dry eye in the house.
After that, the Canucks don’t play again until Saturday when former head coach Alain Vigneault and his Philadelphia Flyers come to town. Hopefully, they have a win under their belt by that time and the next Canucks Weekly can be more positive. Until then, enjoy the games!
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