As the Canucks officially take the ice for the first time this season on Thursday morning, here are five storylines to watch.

General Manager Patrik Allvin provided updates on multiple players including Teddy Blueger.

Blueger, 30, will stand as the biggest missing piece, having played 68 games with the Canucks last season. It was his first year in Vancouver and he used it to good effect, tying his career-high of 28 points while making the second-most appearances of any one season.