Sharks An Example As Why Canucks And Flames Should Not Cut Corners In Rebuild

Whether the Sharks decide to keep the second pick or trade it for proven veteran help, they’ve now suffered long enough to have foundational pieces. All the generational pieces are now there for San Jose, and the Sharks will now be expected to make the playoffs next year.

Regardless, the Sharks’ inability to make the playoffs for the past seven seasons is an indication of what could be ahead for Vancouver and Calgary.

2026 NHL Draft: Despite Horrid Lottery Luck, The Canucks Still Have Plenty Of Options

2026 NHL Draft: Despite Horrid Lottery Luck, The Canucks Still Have Plenty Of Options Even though the Vancouver Canucks continue to have terrible luck in the draft lottery, they still have plenty of options that can boost the franchise's rebuild.

The Flames and Canucks are going to get a very solid young player at this year’s draft, but the truth is, both teams are a few years away from being a few years away as a team that can reasonably be expected to do big things in the post-season.

So while it hurts to hear it if you're a Calgary or Vancouver fan, you have to be patient with the rebuild. And for the organizations, they can't afford to make shortcuts and cut corners in this process.

For the foreseeable future, a playoff berth is going to be a bridge too far for the Canucks and Flames. Vancouver and Calgary still have significant holes in their lineup, and they’re not likely to trade their way out of the competitive crater they created when they decided to go on a full rebuild.

Why The Vancouver Canucks Cannot Afford To Miss The Mark In Hiring A New GM

Why The Vancouver Canucks Cannot Afford To Miss The Mark In Hiring A New GM Vancouver Canucks executive Jim Rutherford faces a high-stakes final management decision. Choosing between two newcomers as GM could determine if Vancouver achieves its elusive Stanley Cup dreams –or if they fail and the rage of Canucks fans rises to a new level.

There’s going to be more pain ahead for the Flames and Canucks. But Calgary and Vancouver fans should be heartened by the fact that management has chosen the road most likely to make them a long-term Cup threat. Unfortunately, the emphasis there is on ‘long-term’.

As the Sharks have shown, it’s not easy or quick to find the road back to relevancy. You have to take your lumps, draft well with the top picks you do get, and hope for a touch of luck when it comes to developing players.

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