Patrik Allvin admits to being a little surprised at the Vancouver Canucks’ success this NHL season.
Outside expectations were low when Vancouver started the season, but the Canucks’ general manager believed the team had talented players and trusted the leadership of Jim Rutherford, Vancouver’s president of hockey operations, and head coach Rick Tocchet.
What Allvin didn’t anticipate was the Canucks having a 33-11-5 record for 71 points and being tied with the Boston Bruins for first place in the NHL heading into Wednesday night’s games.