NHL Expansion Draft: Vancouver Canucks Primer
The Vancouver Canucks will have some interesting decisions to make on who to protect in the expansion draft coming up. Will they go seven forwards, three defenseman, and one goaltender or will they go eight skaters (forwards/defenseman) and one goaltender.…
NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks and the Tampa Bay Lightning
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Jeff Peterson of the Vancouver Province: For those who think that the Vancouver Canucks will trade Daniel and Henrik Sedin before next years trade deadline, they might need to rethink that. The Sedin's will be…
NHL Rumors: Florida Panthers and the Vancouver Canucks
On the Florida Panthers ... Harvey Fialkov of the Sun-Sentinel: It sounds like Tom Rowe's days as the Panthers general manager could be coming to an end as well. When asked about how difficult it might be to put the Panthers…
NHL Rumors: Time For a Change of Scenery?
Matt Larkin of The Hockey News: Looking at five players who might welcome a change of scenery. Criteria used by Larkin" "(a) the list obviously doesn’t include 2017 unrestricted free agents who can change teams of their own…
NHL Rumors: Islanders, Kings, Canucks and Vegas
On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: Goaltender Jaroslav Halak hasn't been called up for . Head coach Doug Weight wouldn't comment on their starter for tonight. Brian Compton: Weight on Halak: "I don't know that anything's going to…
NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Penguins, Canucks, Avalanche and Hurricanes
On the salary cap, Vegas Golden Knights, Pittsburgh Penguins, Vancouver Canucks, Colorado Avalanche and Carolina Hurricanes ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: If the NHL doesn't go to the Olympics next year, they could use that time for their bye week,…
NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning and Vancouver Canucks
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Pierre LeBrun of TSN: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman hasn't given up on his team and he still think they can make the playoffs. The Lightning will look to improve their blueline before the deadline,…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and Some Predictions for 2017
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... James Mirtle of The Athletic: Only seven wingers have score more goals than James van Riemsdyk since the Maple Leafs acquired the left winger in 2012. So why would the Leafs want to trade van…
NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks and the Boston Bruins
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: Vancouver Canucks GM Jim Benning said that he won't ask any of his players who have a no-trade clause to waive it unless they asked to be moved. “I’m not…
NHL Rumors: A Canucks Teardown Not Fair to the Sedins? Miller Back?
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet 590 on any potential changes in Vancouver. The Canucks are a organization that are always worried about selling tickets, and when the seats get empty, change happens.…
NHL Rumors: Vegas, Bruins and Canucks
On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Martin Biron: "Golden Knights may have their new head coach handed to them on a silver platter." James Mirtle: Guessing that Gerard Gallant is now the Golden Knights front-runner for their head coaching position. Frank…
NHL Rumors: Jets, Red Wings, Kings and Canucks
On Winnipeg Jets, Detroit Red Wings and Los Angeles Kings ... Gary Lawless of TSN: There is no sign that the Winnipeg Jets appear to be close to trading defenseman Jacob Trouba. The Jets appear to be willing to out…