Preseason usually consists of scrambly, sloppy hockey and the Vancouver Canucks’ neutral-site game against the Los Angeles Kings in Salt Lake City was no exception.



There were snipes, defensive breakdowns, bad pinches, sweet dekes and a lot more on show as the Canucks fell 7-5 to the Kings in a high-scoring affair. The final score might not mean much for the team in the grand scheme of things, but for the bubble players fighting for jobs, these performances mean the world for their potential NHL careers.



More than anything, in games like these, you need to stand out in some way. You have to leave a significant mark in one way or another, and it’s something Travis Green touched on following the game.



There’s still time left in the preseason to make an impact, but let’s take the opportunity to break down who helped or hurt their chances of making the Canucks following Saturday’s loss.



Helped their chances



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