Will the 11 players return? Most likely not, since they all have already indicated their intentions of going to market, much like the veteran Ian Cole. The Canucks will have a little over $25M of budget to fill those jerseys, and potential names are now emerging.
The Canucks will need to repCole'sole's veteran presence, and the Jets may be letting go of the perfect replacement. According to Elliotte Friedman, the Jets are 33 years old and live in Surrey, BC. Native veteran Brenden Dillon would be headed to the free agency market.
Known as a player who does it all: stands up for teammates, delivers hard hits, and even, from time to time, scores. 6'4" and 225 pounds, he has the perfect build to be a shutdown bottom pairing in Tocchet's line-up.