Lankinen is the least of the Canucks problems.
His contract is too much for what he is, but that's not his fault.
Perhaps a few more Patera starts would put things in perspective for you.

I think it starts with the architects of this mess being shown the door and Francesco Aquilini hiring a consultant to bring in a new team to launch the process. I’m really not a fan of the overall job Allvin and Rutherford have done here. In fact I think it’s been a shit show. People will tell you, ...

Yup, a quick pivot with new management.
With the pieces they would get from trading those players it would be very possible.
Would keep the Aquilini's happy too.
Is there anyone within the organization who could be promoted to GM and or President?
Ryan Johnson, Cammi Granato??

Cornuck wrote: ↑Sun Nov 23, 2025 7:40 pm The only good thing about looking at the standings is seeing the leaves 1 point ahead of us.

Rose coloured glasses with the heavy tint

3rd worst record in the western conference. A team in transition apparently, in the words of the great Jim Rutherford. You want to see a team in transition? The Islanders. Wow! Who woulda thunk it? 3rd worst in the league: https://www.espn.com/nhl/standings/_/group/league They're a team in ...

donlever wrote: ↑Sat Nov 22, 2025 9:16 am Rotting from the top as the asset value increases.

follow the money?

It's moves like the previous regime did.
Seems like the organization is regressing.

I personally don't think Willander should be in Van yet. I see him needing seasoning playing 20+ a night against lesser opposition to develop properly. I don't see his game as quite ready yet We could definitely see a regression after the honeymoon period, but right now i'd say he's holding his own.

Y'know, on paper, our D corp doesn't actually look that bad... when healthy. I think we can say Willander is a surprise. We all thought he'd be cooking in Abby but he's been quietly impressing. I can't see him getting sent down for any reason. On the other hand, Reichel's days seem numbered. I ...

The Panthers really seemed to wake up after the Canucks 2nd goal.
Patera made some nice saves but gave up some soft ones too.
Getting outshot that badly they probably wouldn't have won anyway, the score was closer than it should've been.
Great summary UW, 5 stars

Wonder if Patera gets the start?
Hopefully the Canucks aren't too burnt out from playing yesterday and can come out with some jump.

If Hughes decides to bolt, though, that changes everything. At which point, launch Petey into the sun, take Demko out behind the shed and start over. Rutherford: Canucks won’t be rebuilding, even if Quinn Hughes leaves Hopefully the baldies don't get to do the Hughes trade if it happens. JR has got ...

Cousin Strawberry wrote: ↑Fri Nov 14, 2025 7:51 am If Jersey offers Nemec, a promising young C and at least 2 x 1st RPs then thats one you can't say no to. We need to rebuild. QH is a phenomenal defenseman but the rest of the team is not

That would be the retool right there

Management need be held accountable for throwing their own plans out the window for allowing the scenario to transpire as it did. It was pre-school level stewardship of a pro sports franchise. Exactly! They made this happen - but I'm sure they were hoping things might even out this season, and not ...

Cornuck wrote: ↑Wed Nov 12, 2025 2:45 pm

dangler wrote: ↑Wed Nov 12, 2025 2:44 pm Not easy being a Canucks fan right now

When was it easy?

'23 '24 was kinda fun