Typically, I`m the one posing the questions. However, I must commend readers and followers for the numerous insightful and entertaining (or both) questions submitted for Sportsnet`s yearly Canucks season-ending mailbag.
Hopefully, the mailbag next year will take place in June.
My gratitude goes out to everyone who participated and, as always, followed along throughout the season.
I anticipated inquiries about Elias Pettersson and a couple regarding ice cream, but the interest in Scottish castles was particularly remarkable. I`ve addressed 25 questions for the year 2025.
While the intense scrutiny isn`t exclusive to Vancouver, it certainly adds difficulty for some players. Former NHL coach Ron Wilson (prior to coaching the Maple Leafs) once commented that the immense pressure and examination made it excessively challenging for Canadian teams to secure the Stanley Cup. With Canada`s Cup drought nearing 32 years (across seven teams), this point likely holds validity. Nevertheless, that very passion, currently evident with teams like the Leafs, Oilers, and Jets in the second round, is precisely what defines hockey as Canada`s sport and why numerous players, including Quinn Hughes, have expressed the significance of bringing the Stanley Cup back home to Canada.
That`s an intriguing question, Dan. The Canucks resembled Tiger Tail ice cream – a perpetual conflict of contrasting elements. It`s delightful when balanced, yet an excess of licorice can overpower the orange, spoiling the overall taste. Perhaps management represented the cup (container).
Hello Sam. Despite the season`s upheaval and frustrations, Brock began strongly with six goals and 11 points in 12 games before suffering a concussion from Tanner Jeannot`s hit in Los Angeles on Nov. 7. Upon his return, J.T. Miller was absent, and Filip Hronek was nearing injury. Brock began to falter, and the team`s momentum turned negatively. His value for trade never rebounded.
