Jonathan Lekkerimaki spent the summer doing what every prospect hopes for — turning quiet whispers into real problems for the people making roster decisions. This summer, the 21-year-old Swedish winger has put those skills on display, emerging as a middle-six option for the Canucks. Lekkerimäki was a dark horse candidate to earn a roster spot entering training camp, but he has been impressive since the first day. The Canucks entered camp with a few forward spots open, and while there’s no shortage of competition, the Swedish winger’s versatility has made him hard to overlook. If Lekkerimäki cracks the opening-night lineup, it’ll represent more than a personal milestone — it’ll be a statement about where this Canucks team is heading.