1973–74 Vancouver Canucks season



The 1973–74 Vancouver Canucks season was the team's 4th in the NHL. Vancouver finished 7th in the East Division for the third consecutive season and failed to qualify for the playoffs.

Off-season
Before the season started Bud Poile, the Canucks first general manager, left the team to become an executive with the World Hockey Association. Hal Laycoe, the first coach of the Canucks, was named Poile's replacement.

Playoffs

 * The Canucks did not qualify for the post season.

Awards and Records

 * Cyclone Taylor Award (Canucks MVP): Gary Smith
 * Cyrus H. McLean Trophy (Canucks Leading Scorer): Andre Boudrias
 * Babe Pratt Trophy (Canucks Outstanding Defenceman): Jocelyn Guevremont
 * Fred J. Hume Award (Canucks Unsung Hero): Don Lever
 * Most Exciting Player Award: Don Lever

Draft Picks
Vancouver's picks at the 1973 NHL Amateur Draft. The draft was held at the Mount Royal Hotel in Montreal, Quebec.