The 1987–88

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season was the team's 18th in the

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(NHL).

Offseason

Regular season

The Canucks had a very disappointing season, they were not capable of winning 3 games in a row during the season. However after the season they were able to draft future captain

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Final standings

Schedule and results

Playoffs

Did not qualify for the second season in a row.

Player statistics

''Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes''

Awards and records

Transactions

Draft picks

Vancouver's draft picks at the

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held at the

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. The Canucks attempted to select Chris Gillies in the second round of the 1987 NHL Supplemental Draft, but the claim was ruled invalid since Gillies entered school after age 20 and therefore did not meet eligibility requirements.

Farm teams

References

External links

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