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Canucks Player Power Rankings – October 5th, 2015
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Grainne Downey
Oct 5, 2015, 14:00 EDTUpdated:
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It’s time for the second and final power rankings of the preseason! Read on past the jump to find out where your favourites (and least favourites) have landed after 8 exhibition games. 
1. Bo Horvat:
Bo Horvat retains his top spot after another impressive week that has definitely hopefully for sure cemented him as the Canucks second line centre. 
2. Jake Virtanen:
Any time you score a goal with your face you automatically get into the top 3. Somehow Jake Virtanen returned after being sniped by Yannick Weber. 
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3. Sven Baertschi:
Sven Baertschi was Berning up the preseason, putting up 4 assists in Edmonton on Thursday night and helping Horvat open the scoring on Saturday with this snazzy pass:
4. Ben Hutton:
Though he is still not a lock to make the opening night roster, Hutton is playing and winking with all the confidence of a veteran. 
5. Daniel Sedin:
The Sedins brought the preseason to a close with this nifty overtime goal. 
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6. Henrik Sedin:
Despite setting up the game-winning goal, Henrik is a spot below his brother this week because he participated in the NHL’s super weak “Players Read Mean Tweets” video. Henrik literally reads a compliment. Ridiculous. 
Don’t think NHL players see tweets about them? Think again…
https://t.co/CmbRvaAaWL
— NHL (@NHL) October 4, 2015
7. Jared McCann:
McCann is doing everything in his power to ensure a spot in the opening night roster – he’s even attempting to communicate with known statue Alex Edler.
Brandon Sutter, Alex Burrows and Vrbata have spent time with McCann over the last few weeks, “I’ve tried to get to know Alex Edler too,” he smiled, “but he’s a tough nut to crack.” 
Forget the goals, if McCann was already BFFs with stoic Edler, he’d be immediately named Canucks captain. 
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8. Jacob Markstrom:
Marky Mark is here and he’s bringing a funky bunch of saves along with him:
9. Radim Vrbata:
Radim Vrbata has played well, and could start the season on a line with Horvat and Baertschi. Vrbata is also apparently the kindly wizard figure in Jared McCann’s journey to the big leagues:
The Canucks were put through the paces Wednesday morning as part of media day; there were seven stations in all, including an intense Sportsnet commercial shoot that involved players looking sweaty. Insert spray bottle.
“Vrbie doesn’t like that,” said the 19-year-old, laughing loud enough for Vrbata to hear.
“Your time will come, sniper,” responded Vrbata, grinning.
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10. Alex Edler:
When he wasn’t busy making teenagers feel unwelcome, Edler was being the least memorable (but still pretty useful) part of the Tre Kronor overtime special:
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11. Jannik Hansen:
No one is allowed to complain about Hansen playing with the twins after watching Sutter’s attempt. Also because this happened:
12. Alex Burrows:
Burrows has been doing his thing and will likely start the season with the twins. Now is a good a time as any to remind everyone that Burrows is probably the Gretzky of ball hockey:
13. Yannick Weber:
Weber made sure to show everyone that he could score goals without almost killing teenaged teammates. 
14. Chris Tanev:
Chris Tanev’s headshot looks like something that would come up when one searches “bored, greasy man”. Keep it up, Chris.
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15. Dan Hamhuis:
Dan compared young Ben Hutton to Chris Tanev this week. Sounds like he’s prepared to play babysitter: 
16. Francesco Corrado:
Frank Corrado has been placed on waivers despite a decent showing. But hey, that doesn’t mean his childhood prediction didn’t come true! Amazing. 
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17. Ryan Miller:
Miller definitely improved as the preseason went on. He played very well in the final game, perhaps motivated by the fact that he was ranked below Ondrej Pavelec by ESPN earlier this week:
18. Brendan Gaunce:
He’s technically no longer on the Canucks roster, but I feel bad for Brendan Gaunce because he’s the latest star of those terrible “Hockey > Basketball! My sport is tougher!!!1!” memes. I’m so sorry, Brendan, you didn’t ask for this. 
19. Matt Bartkowski:
Bartkowski does not play a flashy game, but has been unnoticable at worst (which is a good thing for a depth defenseman. Plus he did this fun little thing:
20. Luca Sbisa:
Luca doesn’t seemed to have changed much about his game, unfortunately.  
21. Brandon Sutter:
Any second line centre discussion regarding the so-far uninspiring Brandon Sutter should have stopped by now. 
22. Derek Dorsett:
Prepare for a lot of this should McCann make the team. Also: “Why is Derek Dorsett so little now?”
23. Linden Vey: 
#VeyWatch2015 is in full swing as Linden has been waived and could very well find a new home today!
24. Adam Cracknell:
Adam Cracknell is perhaps hoping that hanging with the teens will convince the Canucks that he is a key part of the youth movement. 
25. Brandon Prust:
Brandon Prust’s fianceé and star of Hockey Wives Maripier Morin was devastated when Prust had to move to Vancouver. Who are the Canucks to stand in the way of true love? Set him free. 
  
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