I do agree that the Canucks are in need of more scoring, but saying team toughness is not an issue? Michael Ferland pushed the Canucks around ALL post season, we need toughness. I wouldnt classify Dors as a fighter, hes more of a grinder with an edge, and willing to stick up for his teamates.
And saying Contenders do not have these types of players? pffff do you even watch hockey? Every single Stanley Cup winner had these types of players. You dont win championships with a soft bottom six.
2013/14- LA: Clifford, King, Nolan, Lewis, Richards
2012/13- Chicago: Bickell, Bolland, Bollig, Shaw, Carcillo
2011/12- LA: *Virtually same as '14
2010/11- Boston: Thorton, (Their whole team was pretty tough tbh)
2009/10- Chicago: Bickell, Bolland, Brouwer, Burrish, Byfuglien
I could go on for ever, but i think you get the point. The reason theses teams get rid of these players is too keep the core of the team intact, and avoid Cap trouble.