The Vancouver Canucks were looking to rebound off a disastrous year in 2021 in which they were hampered by injuries while also battling COVID-19. Getting off to a slow start, the team won just nine of its first 17 games. Sitting in eighth place in the Pacific Division at the time, the franchise chose to part ways with head coach Travis Green following losses to the Chicago Blackhawks and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Bringing in longtime Washington Capitals head coach Bruce Boudreau, the 67-year-old led the group on a resurgence during the second half of the season. Rattling off a 32-15-10 record, …