<p>The Vancouver Canucks aren&#8217;t happy with the way their blue line has taken shape, likely having some buyer&#8217;s remorse after signing Vincent Desharnais, and Derek Forbort while not having upgraded otherwise this summer.</p>
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<p>They&#8217;ve never been shy to be active in fixing mistakes, and on Wednesday&#8217;s edition of <em><a href="https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/canucks-looking-to-make-upgrades-on-blueline">Daily Faceoff&#8217; LIVE</a>, </em>Frank Seravalli said they&#8217;ve amplified their search, hoping to find players to fit along with the likes of Quinn Hughes, Tyler Myers and Carson Soucy.</p>
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<p class="mb-4 text-lg"><strong class="text-lg font-bold">Frank Seravalli:</strong> I’m told the Canucks feel like they made some progress in their search for an impact defenseman and an efficient puck mover. There seems to be a heightened sense of urgency in the last 24 to 48 hours as to whether or not they might even be able to get something done before the trade freeze kicks at midnight on Thursday. They’re up against the clock. I’m not going to guarantee it’s going to happen, but they think that they’ve made some progress here. I don’t even have a team or a player to pinpoint yet, but certainly on alert with the Canucks that that’s been their mission since training camp on is to add that piece. They’re one of the most aggressive front offices in the league, if not the most the most aggressive. So, stay tuned.</p>
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<h2>Laine thriving in Montreal</h2>
<p>Patrik Laine&#8217;s start in Montreal got off to a rough start, getting injured in the pre-season, forced out of the lineup for the Canadiens&#8217; first 24 games of the season. But since arriving in the lineup he&#8217;s been nothing short of electric.</p>
<p>Now having played seven games, he&#8217;s racked up six goals and seven points, including a hat trick of power play goals on Tuesday night against the lowly Buffalo Sabres.</p>
<p>And on <a href="https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/canadiens-patrik-laine-is-thriving-in-the-montreal-spotlight"><em>Daily Faceoff LIVE</em></a>, Tyler Yaremchuk asked Seravalli for his thoughts on the Finnish winger&#8217;s sensational return to action.</p>
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<p class="mb-4 text-lg"><strong class="text-lg font-bold">Tyler Yaremchuk:</strong> “Last night, Patrik Laine had three goals on the evening. He’s up to six now in seven games. That was vintage Patrik Laine. Are you buying that 40-goal Patrik Laine is actually back? Or is this just a little heater?”</p>
<p class="mb-4 text-lg"><strong class="text-lg font-bold">Frank Seravalli: </strong>“No, I am buying it. And I love that he was critical of his own game saying he’s played millions of games better than the one that he played last night. Sometimes they just go in. I think that’s actually a really healthy approach. And also, he just seems engaged. He seems like he’s comfortable again and excited by that environment in Montreal and the support they provide their players, particularly high-end guys like Laine.</p>
<p class="mb-4 text-lg">“It’s been really good to see that connection because I think many wondered, ‘Would he be able to establish that? What would it be like with him in a white-hot market again?’ Sometimes, there can be pressure there for a guy who had been through so much. And I am buying what’s happening there.”</p>
<p class="mb-4 text-lg"><strong class="text-lg font-bold">Tyler Yaremchuk:</strong> “He’s Still only 26 years old. It’s crazy because he’s been in the league for about eight seasons, but he’s still pretty young, generally speaking.”</p>
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<h2>Other notes&#8230;</h2>
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<li>The Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues have both seen much success since making coaching changes. The B&#8217;s are now 9-4 under Joe Sacco, while the Blues — who picked up Jim Montgomery after Boston fired him —  have gone 6-3-2.</li>
<li>The annual <a href="https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/four-players-placed-on-waivers-as-nhl-roster-freeze-draws-near">holiday roster freeze is coming quickly</a>, set to run from Dec. 20-27th. Teams are getting some work done in lieu of it, as the  Colorado Avalance waived Chris Wager and the New Jersey Devils waived Justin Dowling on Tuesday, both clearing Wednesday. The Avs placed Tye Felhaber on waivers Wednesday, as the New York Islanders and Winnipeg Jets placed Grant Hutton and Dylan Coghlan on waivers, respectively. The Nashville Predators also got in on the waiver action, placing defenceman Marc Del Gaizo on waivers.</li>
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<p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Zach Laing is the Nation Network’s news director and senior columnist, making up one-half of the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@daily_faceoff/streams">DFO DFS Report</a>. He can be followed on Twitter at</span></i> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/zjlaing"><span style="font-weight: 400;">@zjlaing</span></a><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">, or reached by email at zach@thenationnetwork.com.</span></i></p>
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The Vancouver Canucks aren't happy with the way their blue line has taken shape, likely having some buyer's remorse after signing Vincent Desharnais, and Derek Forbort while not having upgraded otherwise this summer.



They've never been shy to be active in fixing mistakes, and on Wednesday's edition of <em><a href="https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/canucks-looking-to-make-upgrades-on-blueline">Daily Faceoff' LIVE</a>, </em>Frank Seravalli said they've amplified their search, hoping to find players to fit along with the likes of Quinn Hughes, Tyler Myers and Carson Soucy.
<blockquote>
<p class="mb-4 text-lg"><strong class="text-lg font-bold">Frank Seravalli:</strong> I’m told the Canucks feel like they made some progress in their search for an impact defenseman and an efficient puck mover. There seems to be a heightened sense of urgency in the last 24 to 48 hours as to whether or not they might even be able to get something done before the trade freeze kicks at midnight on Thursday. They’re up against the clock. I’m not going to guarantee it’s going to happen, but they think that they’ve made some progress here. I don’t even have a team or a player to pinpoint yet, but certainly on alert with the Canucks that that’s been their mission since training camp on is to add that piece. They’re one of the most aggressive front offices in the league, if not the most the most aggressive. So, stay tuned.</p>
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<h2>Laine thriving in Montreal</h2>
Patrik Laine's start in Montreal got off to a rough start, getting injured in the pre-season, forced out of the lineup for the Canadiens' first 24 games of the season. But since arriving in the lineup he's been nothing short of electric.

Now having played seven games, he's racked up six goals and seven points, including a hat trick of power play goals on Tuesday night against the lowly Buffalo Sabres.

And on <a href="https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/canadiens-patrik-laine-is-thriving-in-the-montreal-spotlight"><em>Daily Faceoff LIVE</em></a>, Tyler Yaremchuk asked Seravalli for his thoughts on the Finnish winger's sensational return to action.
<blockquote>
<p class="mb-4 text-lg"><strong class="text-lg font-bold">Tyler Yaremchuk:</strong> “Last night, Patrik Laine had three goals on the evening. He’s up to six now in seven games. That was vintage Patrik Laine. Are you buying that 40-goal Patrik Laine is actually back? Or is this just a little heater?”</p>
<p class="mb-4 text-lg"><strong class="text-lg font-bold">Frank Seravalli: </strong>“No, I am buying it. And I love that he was critical of his own game saying he’s played millions of games better than the one that he played last night. Sometimes they just go in. I think that’s actually a really healthy approach. And also, he just seems engaged. He seems like he’s comfortable again and excited by that environment in Montreal and the support they provide their players, particularly high-end guys like Laine.</p>
<p class="mb-4 text-lg">“It’s been really good to see that connection because I think many wondered, ‘Would he be able to establish that? What would it be like with him in a white-hot market again?’ Sometimes, there can be pressure there for a guy who had been through so much. And I am buying what’s happening there.”</p>
<p class="mb-4 text-lg"><strong class="text-lg font-bold">Tyler Yaremchuk:</strong> “He’s Still only 26 years old. It’s crazy because he’s been in the league for about eight seasons, but he’s still pretty young, generally speaking.”</p>
</blockquote>
<h2>Other notes...</h2>
<ul>
 	<li>The Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues have both seen much success since making coaching changes. The B's are now 9-4 under Joe Sacco, while the Blues — who picked up Jim Montgomery after Boston fired him —  have gone 6-3-2.</li>
 	<li>The annual <a href="https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/four-players-placed-on-waivers-as-nhl-roster-freeze-draws-near">holiday roster freeze is coming quickly</a>, set to run from Dec. 20-27th. Teams are getting some work done in lieu of it, as the  Colorado Avalance waived Chris Wager and the New Jersey Devils waived Justin Dowling on Tuesday, both clearing Wednesday. The Avs placed Tye Felhaber on waivers Wednesday, as the New York Islanders and Winnipeg Jets placed Grant Hutton and Dylan Coghlan on waivers, respectively. The Nashville Predators also got in on the waiver action, placing defenceman Marc Del Gaizo on waivers.</li>
</ul>

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<i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Zach Laing is the Nation Network’s news director and senior columnist, making up one-half of the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@daily_faceoff/streams">DFO DFS Report</a>. He can be followed on Twitter at</span></i> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/zjlaing"><span style="font-weight: 400;">@zjlaing</span></a><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">, or reached by email at zach@thenationnetwork.com.</span></i>

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