Vancouver Canucks 2015-16 Season Primer
Looking at the Vancouver Canucks heading into this season – outlook, potential lines, roster, top prospects, draft history, stats and season schedule. 2014-15 record: 48-29-5, 101 points (2nd in the Pacific, 5th in the Western Conference, 8th overall) 2014-15 Outcome: Lost in the first…
Rumors II: Miller, Stepan, Stars, Hertl, Oduya, and Matthews
Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: The Canucks could have traded Ryan Miller this offseason, but decided on moving Eddie Lack instead. “We could have moved Ryan Miller,” Benning revealed matter-of-factly. “There were teams calling on Ryan Miller.” Some had…
Rumors III: Leafs, Canucks, Oilers, Avs, Islanders and Capitals
TSN Insider Trading: Dreger: A good chance that the Maple Leafs don't trade Phil Kessel.McKenzie: If they can get a good return for any of Kessel, Dion Phaneuf, Tyler Bozak and others, they will do it. Haven't heard Phaneuf's name…
Videos: Kypreos on the Leafs … Benning on the Canucks
Above: Nick Kypreos talking about how many eyes are on Brendan Shanahan and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Do they have the patience to wait for the right trade? Below: Canucks GM Jim Benning would like to trade one of his…
Rumors XI: Another Look at Players Who Could Be Traded
Mark Spector of Sportsnet: Spector looking at some players that might be available for trade.TJ Oshie and Patrik Berglund - The Blues aren't fast enough and need some more scoring down the middle. Eddie Lack - The Canucks have decided…
Rumors VII: Penguins, Canucks and Maple Leafs
Gene Collier of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: The Penguins will be looking to add more skill on the wings this offseason. “We didn’t need to see the finals to know it; we knew down the stretch that we need more skill…
Rumors III: Canucks – Free Agents, Trade Options and the Draft
Jim Jamieson of the Vancouver Province: The Canucks have 17 players under contract for next season at about $66 million. If the five percent escalator is used, the cap ceiling could be round $71 million. The Canucks need to clear…
Rumors IV: Canucks, Panthers, Draft Notes on Coyotes and Leafs
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Canucks are holding their pro scouting meetings this week and it's expected they will decide on whether Eddie Lack or Jacob Markstrom will be put on the trade block. The Canucks don't have a second-…
Rumors I: Goalies – Stars and Six Teams That Could Move One
Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The Stars tend to lean on their young players instead of overspending in free agency, but GM Jim Nill could look at some free agents to improve the team. Goalie free agent targets…
Rumors III: Malkin, Reilly, Canadiens, Canucks, Wild and Devils
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Friedman on his Evgeni Malkin comments last week. In a radio interview Friday, I discussed Evgeni Malkin, saying he was frustrated by losing, other teams were hearing rumours he wanted a change of scenery, but there…
Rumors II: Reilly, Blackhawks, Canucks, Fehr and Flyers
Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: The Blue Jackets are allowing Mike Reilly's agent, Pat Brisson, to talk to other teams. GM Jarmo Kekalainen confirmed reports that Reilly and Brisson are talking to teams this week at the Draft Combine.…
Rumors I: Canucks, Senators, Bruins and Red Wings
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Canucks are looking for a second round pick for Eddie Lack. Moving Lack would create room for Jacob Markstrom.The Blues have likely decided to move Brian Elliott. Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun:…