1. Veteran players, Vancouver is already filled talent, with Several capped players, Some of the best top-4 defense pairs in the league including 3 capped D-men who can all play excellently in their own zone, but also chip in solid offensive numbers. S42  SMJHL Scoring leader, Eriks Skalbergs will also be staying in Vancouver this season. Players like Takshak, Thomason and Kierkegaard will likely be relied on even more than last season, as Jean-Luc Picard, Alex Andani and Kristaps Ball will not be on the team anymore.

2. Drafting, Vancouver managed to grab some really talented rookies in the S43 draft, players like McCarthy and Jacobs should help fill in remaining roster spots and bring some solid depth to the already stacked Whalers squad.

3. Goaltending, with Johannes Leitner quite likely taking over as the Whalers starter for S43, occasional playoff hero Greg Santos will be demoted to a backup role this season, making them one of the strongest goalie pairs in the league.



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