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Canucks axe coach Desjardins after 2nd straight missed playoffs

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Willy's players skated hard, but his team's structure was poor. And he had trouble teaching the young players how to play hockey at the NHL level. It takes more than just effort. There's a certain level of knowledge needed in regards to the X's and O's that Willy D lacked.

The next Canucks coach has a great deal of work ahead of them. They'll need to break down and rebuild the team's structure, entirely. They'll need to instill a better team culture, too.

And this isn't a one year job, either. The next coach should be given at least two seasons to see the results. Can they improve on Desjardins record? Can they improve upon their own record?
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