Safonov Picks the Canucks After a Murky NHL Path

Ilya Safonov’s move had enough uncertainty around it to make the eventual decision worth watching. The Canucks come out on the other side with a player who had to sort through an unclear NHL path before landing in Vancouver. In this league, the road matters almost as much as the destination, especially when a player has options and doubts in the mix. That is what gives this signing its real context.