State of the Canucks - Trade Deadline Approaching

With the trade deadline looming in the NHL, almost every team is trying to make their team better for the future.  The Canucks have been on a roll for the past month and are 8-0-2 in their last 10 games.  Several of these games have been one goal decisions.

Canucks at the Deadline:  I believe the Canucks should be somewhat active at the deadline.  I would like to see them target a top 4 defensemen who can stay back, clear the crease, and penalty kill.  I would also like to see the Canucks target a bottom 6 3rd/4th line gritty forward who can hit and score a timely goal or two.  This team is only 1 or 2 pieces away from making a serious push to another Stanley Cup Final.  The Canucks have plenty of trade bait with guys like Mason Raymond and Keith Ballard who I deem to be expendable.  They also have some draft picks and prospects who they could use to make a big splash.

Also add me on Twitter to join in on the conversation on what you think the Canucks should acquire at the trade deadline.  My username is @CanucksFin56

Canucks Get Timely Goaltending In January

Canucks have been poorly outshot in the month of January, but have been able to get a winning record thanks to good goaltending. They also did not outscore their opponents by a large margin.

Sure, the Canucks out-scored their opponents 12-7, but were outshot 158-118. Roberto Luongo threw up a .959 in January with the score tied and Cory Schneider a .947. It's incredible how good (and lucky) the team's goaltending has been.