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This may not be it for the Sedins, but the end is near.

It’s a reality highlighted this week when the Sedins couldn’t give the team an immediate response when pressed on which way they’re leaning — retire, or play one more season.

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Henrik was open about wanting to take the rest of the season to decide.

It’s exactly what the Sedins should be doing. Be certain the decision they make — whatever it may be — is the right one for them.

Don’t be rushed. The idea the Vancouver Canucks need to know their next move to make theirs is flawed and hazardous.

But ambivalence speaks. And one of the things it says is: they aren’t the franchise anymore.

Not really.

They can help. They can guide and mentor and parade their hard work, and they work incredibly hard.

They are not, however, going to be the ones with spades, knee deep in mud trying to dig the organization out of the pit its in.

They are not going to lead the Canucks back to relevance. From failing hands, the responsibility will be passed.