NHL: Will New Teams Revitalize These Veteran Players?

Apr 13, 2014; Glendale, AZ, USA; Phoenix Coyotes right wing Radim Vrbata (17) shoots on Dallas Stars goalie Tim Thomas (30) as defenseman Patrik Nemeth (37) defends during the third period at Jobing.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

10. Radim Vrbata- Vancouver Canucks

Vrbata’s decision to leave the Coyotes wasn’t an easy one for him, but Canucks GM Jim Benning made a pitch that was hard to resist for the 33 year old forward. Come to Vancouver and play on a top line with the Sedins, and a spot on the top power play. While it’s not guaranteed that Vrbata will remain a top line player or on the top power play unit in Vancouver, it certainly looks like he’d be a great fit on a line with Daniel and Henrik. After scoring 51 points (20G, 31A) last season for the offensively challenged Coyotes, Vrbata looks like he’s set up to have a big year in Vancouver. The Canucks are looking to bounce back after one of their worst seasons in recent memory, with a new head coach in Willie Desjardins it’s going to be an interesting team to watch this year. Vrbata will provide consistency on the top line, and should mesh well with the Sedins, who are both looking to have big years as well. The Canucks are hoping for their offense to return to form after last seasons debacle, and Vrbata will have to play a big part in that. He should end up with around 60-65 points this year in his first season with Vancouver.