All I can say is you're wrong. Petey, Hughes and Marky were all stars last year. Advanced stats wise they were all up there with the best. "Only CHI managed a cup since the cap with their future stars on their ELCs". Why can't the Canucks do this? It's not like the favourites even win each year. I could bring up tons of underdogs who won the cup. I'm not saying the Canucks are for sure cup contenders, but they do have a chance if they built their roster a bit different. "We won't have a window until the core grows up and more is added." The roster could have already been bolstered if Benning didn't sign ridiculous contracts. Look at the Avs they got a young team. It's like saying they aren't contenders until Makar, Mackinnon and Rantanen are older. Sakic added good pieces to their team and they haven't had the best playoff success, but they're for sure cup contenders. "when was COL last a contender? 15 years ago or more...". You do not know your hockey as well as you think if you don't think Colorado is contenders. Your points are weak and are based on assumptions. Don't reply if you can't make any valid points... what a waste of my time.