2012-10-09 15:29:00
The Vancouver Canucks have been the top regular season team for the past two NHL seasons, but this team of stars is coming off a miserable playoffs in which they were ousted in the opening round. Their situation in net is less of a controversy and more of an embarrassment of riches. Their defense is deep and was bolstered by the acquisition of Jason Garrison. And their forwards provide a lot of excitement and lead one of the most offensive teams in the league.
So how can you bet against Vancouver? Today's Puck Panel looks at the Vancouver Canucks and explains why THN picked them to finish second in the Western Conference.
PRODUCER: Ted Cooper
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"Probably not. Their depth and our play right now...it doesn't look too good."
- Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson, when asked if his team could come back from a 3-1 series deficit against the Pittsburgh Penguins.