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Canucks Prioritize Development Over Speed | NHL News
The Canucks are walking a tightrope—balancing immediate fan excitement with smart, patient player development. Young stars like Braeden Cootes, a former first-round pick showing flashes in camp, need time to mature in the NHL’s brutal environment. With new rules allowing 19-year-olds to play in the AHL, Abbotsford could be the ideal proving ground for Cootes to gain crucial experience without the pressure of the big league. Across the roster, especially on defense, the team is pairing rookies with veterans to build depth and skill—proving that long-term success demands patience, not panic…
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