1974–75 Vancouver Canucks season



The 1974–75 Vancouver Canucks season was the team's 5th in the NHL. With a realignment of the teams in the NHL, the Canucks left the East Division and joined the newly formed Smythe Division. The Canucks won their first division title under this new alignment and reached the playoffs for the first time. The Canucks earned a first round bye and lost in the Quarter-finals to the Montreal Canadiens 4 games to 1.

Pre-season
On October 6, 1974, the Canucks won an exhibition game 4-3 against the Edmonton Oilers.

Regular Season
This season marked the first time the Canucks played without a team captain.

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): Bob Dailey
 * Fred J. Hume Award (Canucks Unsung Hero): Garry Monahan
 * Most Exciting Player Award: Bobby Lalonde

Draft Picks
Vancouver's picks at the 1974 NHL Amateur Draft. The draft was held at the NHL Office in Montreal, Quebec.

Video
Nearly 20 minutes of highlights of the March 16, 1975 Canucks-Black Hawks game. Gary Smith is concussed during a goal by Phil Russell and leaves the game to be replaced by Ken Lockett.