Ray Ferraro liked what he saw from Sam Gagner in the loss to Winnipeg, suggesting Gagner has the offensive abilities to do more than some other players the Canucks have dressed. Ray also suggests Jacob Markstrom is being over-played, but the Canucks don't have much choice until Anders Nilsson returns
Pierre Lebrun says the Canucks, despite a five-game slide, are showing growth and taking important steps in their development. Pierre says playing in the poor Pacific Division is a boost for the Canucks, as three teams have to make the playoffs