In the thrilling saga of finding the Vancouver Canucks’ top players based on their jersey numbers, this marks the third exciting episode. A change has come, my friends! We delved into the highest 20 numbers in the first installment, followed by the next 15 in the second chapter. But hold onto your hats, because now, yes, NOW, every single number is in play!
Let’s dive into the Canucks’ best players donning jerseys 55 through 64. Brace yourselves, for we have some intriguing tales to uncover.
Starting with number 64, we have Tyler Motte, a player who has seen his fair share of team changes throughout his career. Despite playing for six different teams, with a seventh on the horizon, Motte found a home in Vancouver. In his 196 games with the Canucks, he notched 28 goals and 50 points. While he may not have reached the 10-goal or 20-point threshold in any season, one thing is for sure – Motte is a joy to watch on the ice.
Moving on to number 63, Jalen Chatfield stands out as a player who could have been the real deal for the Canucks. Though he is now thriving with the Carolina Hurricanes, having just signed a new three-year deal, Chatfield’s departure from Vancouver left fans wondering what could have been. With his solid defensive skills and right-handed play, Chatfield could have been a valuable asset to the Canucks. Alas, another missed opportunity for the team.
As we look back at number 64, the competition is slim, with Philip Larsen’s 26 games not providing much challenge for Tyler Motte’s reign. It was an easy choice for the Canucks to overlook Larsen in 2021, a decision that may have left some fans feeling a bit bitter. But on to the next chapter we go!
And finally, rounding out the roster is Mário Bližňák at number 62. This centre, modest in skill but with a decent size, managed to net one goal in his six-game stint over two seasons. Drafted 205th overall in 2005, Bližňák may not have left a lasting impact, but his brief time with the Canucks is worth noting.
With each jersey number revealing a new story, the Vancouver Canucks’ legacy continues to unfold. Stay tuned as we delve deeper into uncovering the best players to ever wear the blue and green.