Morrison finished the 1999–2000 season with nine points in 12 games with the Canucks for a combined total of 35 points in 56 games.
In the off-season, he re-signed with the Canucks.
Playing in his first full season with the Canucks in 2000–01, Morrison improved to 54 points (16 goals and 38 assists) over 82 games.
He helped the team reach the post-season for the first time since 1996, as Vancouver secured the eighth and final seed in the Western Conference.
Facing the Colorado Avalanche in the first round, the Canucks were swept in four games.
Morrison scored his first NHL playoff goal during the series and finished with three points in four games.

The 2001–02 campaign marked the beginning of what was widely considered to be the most effective line combination in the NHL for several years.
During a game on January 9, 2002, Morrison replaced Andrew Cassels as the centreman on the team's first line with wingers Markus Näslund and Todd Bertuzzi.
He went on to record his three best statistical seasons in the NHL while playing with the two wingers.
The latter two finished second and third in NHL scoring in 2001–02, while Morrison tallied 23 goals and 67 points over 82 games.
Morrison's playmaking ability complemented his wingers' goal-scoring prowess.
Together, they were known for playing a fast and entertaining style; as a result, head coach Marc Crawford implemented a highly-offensive coaching strategy.
The trio were dubbed the "West Coast Express," named after Vancouver's commuter rail service of the same name.

Despite finishing as the NHL's top-scoring team, the Canucks entered the 2002 playoffs as the eighth seed in the West for the second consecutive season.
Facing the Detroit Red Wings in the opening round, they were eliminated in six games.
Morrison notched two assists during the series.
After initially failing to come to terms on a new contract with the Canucks in the off-season, Morrison filed for arbitration.
He won his hearing and was awarded a two-year, US$4.6 million contract on August 3, 2002, more than doubling his previous year's salary of US$775,000.

The following season, Morrison recorded career-highs with 25 goals, 46 assists, and 71 points in 82 games.
He ranked 26th in NHL point-scoring, while Näslund and Bertuzzi finished second and fifth, respectively.
He helped the Canucks come within a point of the Northwest Division title, entering the 2003 playoffs as the fourth seed in the West.
 After eliminating the St. Louis Blues in the opening round, they were defeated by the Minnesota Wild in a seven-game second round series.
Morrison had a career-high four goals, seven assists and 11 points over 14 post-season games.

In 2003–04, Morrison registered 22 goals and 60 points over 82 games as all members of the Canucks' top line experienced declines in offensive production.
Bertuzzi was replaced on Morrison's wing after he was suspended indefinitely by the NHL for sucker punching Steve Moore in a game against Colorado in March 2004; he was replaced on the Canucks' top line by Matt Cooke.
Nonetheless, the Canucks won their first-ever Northwest Division title and went into the 2004 playoffs as the West's third seed.
Facing elimination in game six of the opening round against the Calgary Flames, Morrison scored there minutes into the contest's third overtime session to force a seventh game.
Having skated from the corner boards with the puck, Morrison stickhandled across the net and scored past Calgary goaltender Miikka Kiprusoff.
The Canucks were then eliminated in Game 7; Morrison finished the playoff season with five points.
Becoming a restricted free agent in the off-season, he filed for salary arbitration against the Canucks for the second time in two years.
Both sides managed to avoid their hearing by agreeing to a one-year deal on July 27, 2004.

In lieu of the 2004–05 NHL lockout, Morrison went overseas to play in the Swedish Elite League, signing with Linköpings HC on September 15, 2004.
With 44 points (16 goals and 29 assists) over 45 games, he ranked second in team scoring (behind Kristian Huselius) and si
Morrison finished the 1999–2000 season with nine points in 12 games with the Canucks for a combined total of 35 points in 56 games. In the off-season, he re-signed with the Canucks. Playing in his first full season with the Canucks in 2000–01, Morrison improved to 54 points (16 goals and 38 assists) over 82 games. He helped the team reach the post-season for the first time since 1996, as Vancouver secured the eighth and final seed in the Western Conference. Facing the Colorado Avalanche in the first round, the Canucks were swept in four games. Morrison scored his first NHL playoff goal during the series and finished with three points in four games.
The 2001–02 campaign marked the beginning of what was widely considered to be the most effective line combination in the NHL for several years. During a game on January 9, 2002, Morrison replaced Andrew Cassels as the centreman on the team's first line with wingers Markus Näslund and Todd Bertuzzi. He went on to record his three best statistical seasons in the NHL while playing with the two wingers. The latter two finished second and third in NHL scoring in 2001–02, while Morrison tallied 23 goals and 67 points over 82 games. Morrison's playmaking ability complemented his wingers' goal-scoring prowess. Together, they were known for playing a fast and entertaining style; as a result, head coach Marc Crawford implemented a highly-offensive coaching strategy. The trio were dubbed the "West Coast Express," named after Vancouver's commuter rail service of the same name.
Despite finishing as the NHL's top-scoring team, the Canucks entered the 2002 playoffs as the eighth seed in the West for the second consecutive season. Facing the Detroit Red Wings in the opening round, they were eliminated in six games. Morrison notched two assists during the series. After initially failing to come to terms on a new contract with the Canucks in the off-season, Morrison filed for arbitration. He won his hearing and was awarded a two-year, US$4.6 million contract on August 3, 2002, more than doubling his previous year's salary of US$775,000.
The following season, Morrison recorded career-highs with 25 goals, 46 assists, and 71 points in 82 games. He ranked 26th in NHL point-scoring, while Näslund and Bertuzzi finished second and fifth, respectively. He helped the Canucks come within a point of the Northwest Division title, entering the 2003 playoffs as the fourth seed in the West.  After eliminating the St. Louis Blues in the opening round, they were defeated by the Minnesota Wild in a seven-game second round series. Morrison had a career-high four goals, seven assists and 11 points over 14 post-season games.
In 2003–04, Morrison registered 22 goals and 60 points over 82 games as all members of the Canucks' top line experienced declines in offensive production. Bertuzzi was replaced on Morrison's wing after he was suspended indefinitely by the NHL for sucker punching Steve Moore in a game against Colorado in March 2004; he was replaced on the Canucks' top line by Matt Cooke. Nonetheless, the Canucks won their first-ever Northwest Division title and went into the 2004 playoffs as the West's third seed. Facing elimination in game six of the opening round against the Calgary Flames, Morrison scored there minutes into the contest's third overtime session to force a seventh game. Having skated from the corner boards with the puck, Morrison stickhandled across the net and scored past Calgary goaltender Miikka Kiprusoff. The Canucks were then eliminated in Game 7; Morrison finished the playoff season with five points. Becoming a restricted free agent in the off-season, he filed for salary arbitration against the Canucks for the second time in two years. Both sides managed to avoid their hearing by agreeing to a one-year deal on July 27, 2004.
In lieu of the 2004–05 NHL lockout, Morrison went overseas to play in the Swedish Elite League, signing with Linköpings HC on September 15, 2004. With 44 points (16 goals and 29 assists) over 45 games, he ranked second in team scoring (behind Kristian Huselius) and si
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