Brendan Batchelor reported that he said that missing the playoffs was a huge disappointment and while he believes is needs to be held accountable for it. He also believes that the group he has in place, with the addition of the newly acquired Filip Hronek, are expected to make the playoffs next year.
Let's not forget that while they acquired Hronek, the Canucks lost a major part of their top-six when Bo Horvat was traded away and they still have not fixed their centerman issues. The Canucks will have to hope for an opportunity to acquire one via free agency or draft an NHL ready centerman.