Tag: Vancouver Canucks

NHL Rumors: Scott Gordon, Jim Benning, and Jordan Weal

Players believe in Scott Gordon as head coach Sam Carchidi of the Philly Inquirer:  The players believe in Scott Gordon even if the fans are a bit more skeptical. The ending streak for Philadelphia did little to sway them. Philadelphia…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Alex Edler, Minnesota Wild, and Devante Smith-Pelly

Alex Edler's future uncertain Iain MacIntyre of Sportsnet:  In a perfect world, the 32-year old forward would have re-signed already. Unfortunately, the reality is Edler likely goes into the offseason with a little unsettled feeling. This is because a deal…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Garret Sparks, Tanner Pearson, and Victor Hedman

Garrett Sparks not good enough a growing pattern Luke Fox of Sportsnet:  Again, Garret Sparks says the right things to the media and yet the performances remain mostly the same. He allowed two awful angle goals in the 4-1 loss…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors — Thatcher Demko, Patrick Marleau, and yes Columbus

So will it be Thatcher Demko or Jacob Markstrom?  Patrick Johnston of the Vancouver Sun:  Vancouver faced this dilemma less than a decade ago with Cory Schneider and Roberto Luongo. This ended poorly for Vancouver as Schneider was traded in…

Chris Wassel

What’s In Store For The Vancouver Canucks This Summer?

For the fourth straight season and the fifth time in six years, the Vancouver Canucks will miss the Stanley Cup playoffs. Nevertheless, there are signs this rebuilding club could be finally heading in the right direction. Through most of the…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Islanders, Maple Leafs, Wild, and Senators

College free agent Jobst likely to sign this week Mike McMahon: Have been told that Ohio State forward Mason Jobst is expected to sign an entry-level deal early this week. Mike McMahon: Teams to key an eye on are probably…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, and the Florida Panthers

Keys of the Vancouver Canucks offseason Greg Wyshynski and Chris Peters: Looking at the keys to the Vancouver Canucks offseason. Invest in skill - Last offseason Canucks GM Jim Benning signed depth players. This year they need to add more…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Lennstrom, Canucks, Flyers and Nyquist

  European defenseman Lennstrom getting interest Darren Dreger: Teams are interested in forward Joakim Nygard of Fargestad, as well as teammate, defenseman Theodor Lennstrom. Should the Canucks test the trade market for Hutton? Harman Dayal of The Athletic: Defenseman Ben…

Mark Easson

The Last Time They Won The Stanley Cup: Vancouver Canucks

First off in a series looking at the last time each Canadian team won the Stanley Cup.

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NHL Injuries: Ducks, Coyotes, Flames, Avalanche, Blue Jackets, Islanders, Sharks and Canucks

Getzlaf traveling ... Ritchie isn't Eric Stephens: Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Getzlaf traveled with the team on their road trip. Forward Nick Ritchie didn't travel. Both Getzlaf and Ritchie were out on Saturday due to an upper-body injury. Raanta could…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Rangers, Sharks, Maple Leafs, and Canucks

Bruins injury updates Bruins Daily: Boston Bruins forward Marcus Johansson could return tonight. He'll be a game-time decision. Boston Bruins: Defensemen Torey Krug, Matt Grzelcyk, and Kevan Miller won't be in the lineup tonight. Chris Wagner was given yesterday off…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Ducks, Blackhawks, Blue Jackets, Rangers, Blues, Maple Leafs, Canucks, Golden Knights, and Capitals

Kesler's future could be in doubt Elliott Teaford of the OC Register: Anaheim Ducks GM Bob Murray said yesterday that he planned on meeting with his medical staff and Ryan Kesler to discuss his hip issues and possibly his future…

Mark Easson