Tag: Vancouver Canucks

Western Conference Injuries: Flames, Stars, Sharks, Canucks and Golden Knights

Rittich out day-to-day Derek Wills: Calgary Flames goaltender David Rittich is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Pat Steinberg: Flames coach Bill Peters did say that "there's a chance" Rittich is able to go tonight. Peters: “We’ll see how he responds to…

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NHL Trade: Canucks Send Nilsson And Archibald To Senators For McKenna, Pyatt And A Pick

The Vancouver Canucks have traded goaltender Anders Nilsson and forward Darren Archibald to the Ottawa Senators for goaltender Mike McKenna, forward Tom Pyatt and a 2019 6th round pick. The 28-year old Anders Nilsson was drafted 62nd overall in the…

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NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers, and the Toronto Maple Leafs

Flyers goaltending Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: The Philadelphia Flyers looking for an experienced goalie to help mentor Carter Hart makes sense. Nick Kypreos reported that the Flyers have checked in on LA Kings Jonathan Quick. Quick's cap his $5.8 million…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Vancouver Canucks

Marner's agent meets with Dubas ... Behind the scenes talk of offer sheets for RFAs Josh Beneteau of Sportsnet: Toronto Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas met with Mitch Marner's agent before the Leafs game against the New Jersey Devils on…

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NHL Rumors: Kings, Avs, Hurricanes, Blues, Knights, Capitals and Canucks

Muzzin is a trade asset for the Kings that could land a nice return Josh Cooper of The Athletic: If the Los Angeles Kings decided to trade defenseman Jake Muzzin, he'd be one player who would bring them back a…

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NHL Injuries: Bruins, Blackhawks, Avs, Blue Jackets, Stars, Wings, Kings, Preds, Pens, Canucks, Knights and Caps

Bergeron is real close Mike Loftus: Boston Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy said that forward Patrice Bergeron is the closest to returning but it probably won't happen today. Defenseman Kevan Miller has been cleared for contact but won't return until next week.…

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NHL Rumors: Capitals, Canucks, Kings and Flyers

The Capitals could be looking to move Burakovsky Sportsnet: Chris Johnston reports that the Washington Capitals could be looking to trade forward Andre Burakovsky. The Vancouver Canucks could be an interested team. “Andre Burakovsky, the talented Washington Capitals winger who…

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NHL Injuries: Coyotes, Sabres, Flames, Blue Jackets, Oilers, Kings, Preds, Rangers, Lightning, Canucks and Jets

Galchenyuk misses another Dave Vest: Arizona Coyotes forward Alex Galchenyuk missed his second consecutive game with a lower-body injury. Hutton returns Bill Hoppe of Buffalo Hockey Beat: Buffalo Sabres goaltender Carter Hutton returned after missing one game with an upper-body…

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NHL Notes: Rantanen, Ovechkin, Pettersson, Capitals, Bruins, Blackhawks, and Dahlin

Rantanen and other scoring leaders Jason Gregor: Rantanen extends his point lead to five with a four points. McDavid up to 4th with 43 points. Ovechkin scores his 21st career hat trick now has 25 goals in 30 games. Top-15 scorers from…

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NHL Power Rankings: 2018-19 Consensus – Week 9

The Tampa Bay Lightning narrowly beat out the Toronto Maple Leafs for top spot in our consensus NHL power rankings for week 9. The Nashville Predators sit at No. 3. The Colorado Avalanche and Buffalo Sabres round out the top…

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NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Playoffs, Penguins, Flyers, Blackhawks, Maple Leafs, and Senators

31 Thoughts rumor roundup Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Quebec City and Houston have shown interest in having an NHL team. The NHL has met with the Palletta family of Burlington, Ontario - who wouldn't mind bringing another team to Southwestern Ontario…

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NHL Injuries: Sabres, Blackhawks, Stars, Red Wings, Kings, Islanders, Rangers, Canucks and Capitals

Pominville still day-to-day Joe Yerdon: Buffalo Sabres forward Jason Pominville is still listed as day-to-day. Murphy traveling but likely won't play Scott Powers: Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy is traveling with the team on their road trip but he is…

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