No doubt about it, the Vancouver Canucks are in a tough spot right now. And while the on-ice difficulties are the more apparent and important issue, the long-whispered-about off-ice issues are undoubtedly a major factor in the general dissatisfaction with the team right now.

Elias Pettersson skated with Brock Boeser and Jake DeBrusk, and was more frequently self-matched with Quinn Hughes against the top end of the Toronto lineup. Frankly, Pettersson’s deployment patterns on Saturday more closely matched how the Canucks have utilized J.T. Miller for much of this season.

Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes is playing with an injured hand right now and it doesn't look good in photos.

However, they might consider targeting Brock Boeser, who will be an unrestricted ... Demko and Norris Trophy-winning defenseman Quinn Hughes, who will be up for an extension in a few seasons.

The Canucks have struggled since the holiday break. Returning stars should help as the schedule turns difficult.

Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes was pleased with the Canucks' effort and resilience as they snapped a 4-game losing streak with a 3-0 shutout win against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday nig

Kevin Lankinen made 20 saves for his fourth shutout of the season and the seventh of his career, Quinn Hughes had a goal and an assist, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-0.

Kevin Lankinen made 20 saves to earn his fourth shutout of the season and the visiting Vancouver Canucks defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-0 on Saturday night.

Quinn Hughes had a goal and an assist, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-0 on Saturday night. Brock Boeser and Kiefer Sherwood also scored goals while Tyler Myers had two ...