Franchise Outlook: Vancouver Canucks
Written by yours truly,
Today's bonus outlook will take a deep dive into Ryan Provencial's Vancouver Canucks. Where Ryan is trying his best to imitate the real Vancouver Canucks, Yes, even the losing aspect.
Here is the list of current and former Canucks on Ryan's CCHL team: Loui Eriksson, Jake Virtanen, Antoine Roussel, Ben Hutton, Olli Juolevi, Elias Petterson, Thatcher Demko, Jacob Markstrom, Kole Lind, Adam Gaudette, Jonathan Dahlen, Jack Rathbone, Jet Woo, and Vasili Podkolzin.
Canuck fever is prevalent here in CCHL land. Although it is to note Mr. Provencial was heavily trying to trade away Jacob Markstrom at the deadline after learning the All-Star goaltender signed with the Flames. Perhaps trade him to Mr. Scantlang of the Flames so that I can trade for him and ruin my season again lol.
A serious note, Ryan has a solid young team. However, obviously by the show of the standings, not enough talent to compete with the big boys. A core led by Pettersson, Keller, Tolvanen and young defenseman such as Dahlin and Juolevi. The team is clearly lacking veteran presence. Perhaps some off season signings of some elite UFA's would put this young team into playoff mode. I predict Ryan will be able to get a decent haul for rerate canditate Jacob Markstrom.
Ryan also has a nice prospect group lined up for the future featuring the likes of Nick Robertson, Rapheal Lavoie, Spencer Knight, Thomas Harley and aforementioned Vasili Podkolzin. A very solid group of prospects also combined with the fact that Ryan has 3 firsts in the upcoming draft, ONE which includes potential lotto garbage team pick of Buffalo, Ryan has set up this team for success.
The only negative is that they do not have their first this year which could be a potential lotto pick as well. Doubt it cracks top 3 as Philly already has that down pact lol.
Pro Roster Grade: C+ - = The team has some great foundational pieces, I truly believe some signings in the off season will turn this team into a playoff team.
Prospect Rank: A- = One of the leagues better prospect pools, depending on how the draft goes this rank could easily be A+
Organizational Strength: A-: Organizational strength if very strong for Ryan, this team has a now, a tomorrow and a future. Something 98% of GM's here cannot say.
Sumit Rating: 94/100 = Chose 94 due to 94 cup run and also because Ryan has potential to become a Lion GM.