The Canucks
Can the Canucks go back to the Stanley Cup Finals and win?
Yes they can, however one could argue that this team is not as talented as the team from last year. Ehrhoff's absence leaves a considerable hole on the back end as the Canucks do not posses another defenseman of Ehrhoff's offensive prowess. Edler could become that defenseman, but that is a big "if." There are still questions about the second line and if Hodgson and Sturm are the answers to the problem. However this is still a very talented team and as long as the team is healthy heading into the playoffs, another shot at the Cup is definitely not out of the question.
Can Alex Edler take that next step and become an elite defenseman?
The last couple of years, Canucks fans and management have seen glimpses of dominance from Edler, however those moments are too few and far between. Not to say every time he's not dominant he's been brutal, but he's been average far too many times. At his best Edler is the Canucks best defenseman and it's not even close. He has all the tools to become an elite defenseman in this league, he just has to be more consistent and we could have the elite defenseman we have been longing so long for.
Can Luongo solve his post season issues?
The golden question for every Canucks fan is "Can Luongo be the goalie he is in the regular season in the post season?" Now I have long been a Luongo supporter, but even I will admit that Luongo is too inconsistent in the post season (however I am no where even near to those who blame everything on him). For whatever reason he has too many lapses in concentration that lead to untimely goals and it sometimes costs the team. For the Canucks to win the Cup, Luongo needs to be at the top of his game the entire playoffs; he needs to be great. No pressure bro.
NHL Awards Predictions
Art Ross: Evgeni Malkin
Hart: Evgeni Malkin
Ted Lindsey: Evgeni Malkin
Vezina: Henrik Lundqvist
Norris: Shea Weber
Calder: Brandon Saad
Lady Byng: Who cares...... fine, Datsyuk
Selke: Pavel Datsyuk
Jack Adams: Dan Bylsma
Rocket Richard: Steven Stamkos
NHL Team Predictions
Presidents Trophy: San Jose Sharks
Western Champions: Vancouver Canucks
Eastern Champions: Washington Captials
Stanley Cup Champions: Vancouver Canucks (who else am I really going to pick?)
Random Stuff
Overachieving Team: Ottawa Senators
Underachieving Team: Detroit Red Wings
Biggest Free Agent Bust: Ilya Bryzgalov
First Coach Fired: Joe Sacco
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