Canucks’ winger made some progress this season, but will he ever be a top-six winger in the NHL?
This is admirable because the polarizing Vancouver Canucks’ winger is more wary of what went awry during certain shifts this NHL season — as opposed to shifting the conversation to his career year for goals and points — and that will give him more rope in an ongoing test of trust with Travis Green.
There’s also proof that focus and consistency remain challenges to eventually become that top-six forward the Canucks have always envisioned. Then again, when you own up to mistakes that’s progress and it’s going to resonate with any coach. “You look at stuff like that and it just frustrates me because you have to get that guy. There is still stuff to learn everywhere.”
“I took a step this year and I have more to give. I want to do it here and I love being here. I have good relationships with the guys and we’re really close in that locker-room.” Ryan Spooner didn’t really move the meter and Antoine Roussel could be out until Christmas after recent ACL surgery on his right knee.
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