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The Arizona Coyotes Pacific Division watch as of December 16th

By Jim Lynch

GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 14: Arizona Coyotes defenseman Alex Goligoski (33) celebrates his goal during the NHL hockey game between the New Jersey Devils and the Arizona Coyotes on December 14, 2019 at Gila River Arean in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 14: Arizona Coyotes defenseman Alex Goligoski (33) celebrates his goal during the NHL hockey game between the New Jersey Devils and the Arizona Coyotes on December 14, 2019 at Gila River Arean in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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VANCOUVER, BC – SEPTEMBER 26: Vancouver Canucks Right Wing Nikolay Goldobin (77) defends against Arizona Coyotes Right Wing Vinnie Hinostroza (13) during their NHL game at Rogers Arena on September 26, 2019 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Arizona won 4-2. (Photo by Derek Cain/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
VANCOUVER, BC – SEPTEMBER 26: Vancouver Canucks Right Wing Nikolay Goldobin (77) defends against Arizona Coyotes Right Wing Vinnie Hinostroza (13) during their NHL game at Rogers Arena on September 26, 2019 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Arizona won 4-2. (Photo by Derek Cain/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Vancouver Canucks

Overall record: 16-14-4 Divisional Record: 4-5-1

There are a lot of parallels between the Vancouver Canucks and the Arizona Coyotes. They are two young teams with a lot of young stars. Vancouver relies heavily on their offensive ability, while Arizona focuses more on their defensive zone.

Vancouver, while skilled, I believe still has some ways to go. Their top 9 point-getters all are under the age of 28. The Canucks have no star-power veterans with their organization anymore. They need to find a way to bring in veteran leadership whether through free agency or trade.

Vancouver is currently in a bubble position in the West. They are in the mix but could also find themselves on the outside looking in this spring. If they do find themselves on the outside this spring they need to continue to build their team and rebuild.

The time is coming where Vancouver could compete for a playoff spot. For now, Arizona is going to need to make sure that time is not for a few more years. We need to beat the Canucks when we have the chance.

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