With Demko back now, how is Tocchet going to balance the workload? Lankinen is playing really well and coming off a shut out against the defending champs, do you expect it to be a 50/50 split between both guys?

Thanks for the response on my question

With the loss of Hronek for the next couple months, who is number one on the trade acquisition list for Jim and Patrick? What top four defence man is out there that would be the best fit for the Canucks?

That would be a huge bump at the end of the road trip

On the weekend Friedman mentioned that Demko is not likely to start on this road trip?

Does it get any better than that?

There are far better options for the Canucks. I believe the best option for the Canucks is a true number 3 or 4 defender that is right handed. Zadorov would ignite the fan base for sure but at the current cap hit would be frightening but that is only my opinion.

Are the Canucks pushing the panic button yet when it comes to the defence? Can we expect Jim and Patrick to make a move to add a true number 3 or 4 defender?

Garland has been the most consistent Canuck not named Hughes so far this season. His relentless tenacity is extremely fun to watch.

The Canucks might have the worst defence pair in the NHL that pair being Soucy and Myers. They also might have the best defence pair in the NHL that pair being Hughes and Hronek.

Valiant effort but when you lack talent against a juggernaut in the Eastern Conference it really shows. This indefinite period without JT is going to be an adventure.