Benching Lekkerimaki Is a Red Flag

The Canucks’ rebuild hits another pressure point as Jonathan Lekkerimäki sits with minimal 5-on-5 ice time, raising fresh questions about player development and patience with young prospects. Jannik Hansen joins to break down why mistakes are a necessary part of learning at the NHL level, why Liam Ohgren has stood out early, and whether Adam Foote is the right coach to develop Vancouver’s next core. The conversation also turns to injuries, with Filip Chytil sidelined by migraines, and the growing concern around concussion-prone players. Plus, thoughts on best-on-best Olympic hockey and what Canucks fans should hope to see from their players on that stage.

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