Gemma Karstens-Smith
Toronto Maple Leafs Frederik Gauthier, left, and Calgary Flames Travis Hamonic chase the puck during third period NHL hockey action in Calgary on March 4, 2019. Hamonic has signed a profeesional tryout contract with the Vancouver Canucks. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh January 03, 2021 - 1:21 PM
VANCOUVER - Nearly four months after they were ousted from the NHL playoffs, the Vancouver Canucks are back â and with big expectations.
The Canucks lost several key pieces in free agency, but general manager Jim Benning is confident that the moves he s made in an unusual off-season and the continued development of the team s youngsters will combine for success this season.