It was inevitable when Luke Schenn and Brendan Gallagher where brought in this summer we'd wonder about their true roles on the team
The Province reports that the Vancouver Canucks are showing early signs of embracing a youth movement under head coach Manny Malhotra. Veterans Brendan Gallagher and Luke Schenn were both healthy scratches on Thursday, clearing roster spots for younger players Victor Mancini and Aatu Raty to draw into the lineup.
The writer notes that Malhotra is prioritizing development by significantly increasing ice time for youngsters Liam Ohgren, Zeev Buium, and Tom Willander compared to last season. Although the young players are still developing, the writer argues that Vancouver's future progress relies heavily on giving these prospects expanded NHL roles.
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