
Orland Kurtenbach: The First Captain of the Vancouver Canucks
Before the Naslund or Linden or Smyl, there was Orland Kurtenbach—the steady first captain who helped show the Vancouver Canucks what kind of team it could be.

Before the Naslund or Linden or Smyl, there was Orland Kurtenbach—the steady first captain who helped show the Vancouver Canucks what kind of team it could be.

Six Canucks legends. 3+ Team MVPs each. From Linden's leadership to Bure’s speed to Smyl's grit—six legends who carried the Vancouver Canucks on their backs.

Before the Sedins or Linden, there was Orland Kurtenbach—the steady first captain who showed the Vancouver Canucks what kind of team it could be.