After a fine season in Vancouver, Arbour was one of 6 players to remain a Vancouver Canuck when the team became an NHL franchise the following year. However, he only lasted 13 games before being dealt to the St. Louis Blues.
After a successful season in Vancouver, Arbour was one of six players who stayed with the Vancouver Canucks when they became an NHL franchise the following year. He played for only 13 games before being traded to the St. Louis Blues.