Vancouver Canucks fantasy preview for 2020-21

As part of NHL.com's 31 in 31 series, the fantasy hockey staff identifies relevant players from the Vancouver Canucks. For more coverage, visit NHL.com/Fantasy and subscribe for free to the NHL Fantasy on Ice podcast.

Elias Pettersson, C(NHL.com rank: 11) -- Pettersson scored 66 points (27 goals, 39 assists) in 68 games and had 18 points (seven goals, 11 assists) in 17 postseason games. He matched his rookie-season point total from 2018-19 and proved he's capable of scoring close to a point-per-game pace or better in the NHL. He's worth selecting among the top-15 overall in standard 12-team leagues and has the potential to finish among the 10 best skaters in fantasy.
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Quinn Hughes, D (27) -- In his rookie season, Hughes scored 53 points (eight goals, 45 assists) in 68 games and had 16 points (two goals, 14 assists) in 17 postseason games. He established himself as a top-five defenseman in fantasy and could have a higher ceiling this season after the acquisition of Nate Schmidt, who could skate with Hughes on the first defense pair.
J.T. Miller, LW/RW (37) -- Miller was one of the most versatile skaters in fantasy with 72 points (27 goals, 45 assists), 25 power-play points, 165 shots on goal and 123 hits in 69 games last season. His category coverage could contribute to a top-20 overall finish and his lineup placement in the top six and first power-play unit should help to offset any potential decline in production.

Braden Holtby, G (72) -- Holtby was 25-14-6 with a 3.11 goals-against average and an .897 save percentage in 48 games with the Washington Capitals last season. His GAA was the highest of his 10-year NHL career and his save percentage was the lowest of his career; the 25 wins were his fewest since 2013-14 (23). Holtby is no longer a top-10 option at the position but does bring renewed upside with the Canucks, who should provide him with plenty of goal support.
Bo Horvat, C (74) -- Horvat scored 53 points (22 goals, 31 assists) in 69 games and 10 goals in 17 postseason games. He scored an NHL career-high 12 power-play goals during the regular season and has at least 31 assists in three of his past four seasons. Horvat is a safe center option who should return value if selected around the top 75 overall in standard drafts.
Brock Boeser, RW (86) -- Boeser scored 45 points (16 goals, 29 assists) in 57 games and 11 points (four goals, seven assists) in 17 postseason games. He's been consistent with at least five power-play goals and 14 power-play points in each of his past three seasons but has had multiple injuries over the span. Boeser could be among the most valuable right wings if he stays healthy for a full season and is worth selecting in the top 100 overall based on upside.
Other players to consider in late rounds or off waiver wire: Thatcher Demko, G (138); Nate Schmidt, D (169); Alexander Edler, D (231); Tanner Pearson, LW; Jake Virtanen, RW
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