The Canucksdesperately need Brannstrom back in the lineup. Sure he's going to lose his share of battles along the wall because of his size.
But he's actually capable of making a decent first pass and skating the puck out of his own zone. Watching some of the lumbering lummoxes in the Canuck bottom four is painful at times.
It's not much wonder the Canucks are struggling to score five-on-five goals. Nobody on the blueline, not named Hughes, can transition the puck. The forwards are dying on the vine for decent passes. It's basically just off the glass and out.....or a blind giveaway back to the point.
It's ugly folks.