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His time in the Vancouver captaincy this season has prepared him for the limelight of the studio booth, so he’s a comfortable lad. Its no secret that the Vancouver whalers weren’t up to anyone’s expectation this season, although with the evaporation of talent as players moved on the SHL last season, it’s hardly surprising that they were terrible. For Oliver personally, it was a good season. The on-ice results were okay for the veteran, but this season was more about growth within the locker room and fostering a positive culture while the team battled through adversity. Oliver battled through the difficulty of this season, while watching the waiting Wolfpack and learning as much as he could from Seamus O’Slapahan, who Oliver will be replacing this offseason. In one of his last media appearances in Vancouver, Oliver was comfortable and gracious as he prepares to take his next step.