Tag: Vancouver Canucks

NHL Draft: 2017 NHL Draft Picks by Team

  The 2017 NHL draft is set for Friday June 23rd and Saturday June 24th, and will be held at that United Center in Chicago. It will be the first time in the history of the draft that it will…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Avalanche, Canucks, Islanders and Red Wings

On the Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Vancouver Canucks and New York Islanders ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Chicago Blackhawks are looking for a winger to play with Jonathan Toews. They may have an 'itchy trigger finger.' Bonus overages for…

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NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers and Vancouver Canucks

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Dave Isaac of the Courier Post: The plan from the start of the season for the Flyers may have been to have Steve Mason and Michal Neuvirth duel each other in an internal competition for a…

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Western Conference Injuries: Ducks, Stars, Jets, Blackhawks, Oilers and Predators

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: Center Ryan Getzlaf received treatment for his lower-body injury and is day-to-day. He saw some improvement, but didn't skate yesterday. Anaheim Ducks: Ducks assistant coach Paul MacLean yesterday on Getzlaf: "There was improvement today,…

Mark Easson

NHL Power Rankings: 2016-17 Consensus Week 12

  The Columbus Blue Jackets and Minnesota Wild enter tomorrow game against each other on 14 and 12 game unbeaten streaks. The Blue Jackets are on top our consensus NHL power rankings for week 12, followed by the Wild. The Pittsburgh…

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Rink Rumblings: Pacific Division – Trade Gifts From Santa

As Christmas fast approaches, 30 National Hockey League clubs are looking at their roster and checking it twice, to see where they need to improve on the ice. Top contenders and teams just looking to sneak into the postseason may…

Michael Augello

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…

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NHL Injuries: Lightning, Devils, Panthers, Hawks, Blues, Kings and more

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: Nikita Kucherov, Ondrej Palat and Ryan Callahan were all out last night. Cedric Paquette and Vladislav Namestnikov didn't take part in their morning skate. Coach Jon Cooper: "We're losing more players than we're…

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NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Oilers, Canucks and Ducks

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James: When asked if there was any chance the Red Wings would sign Thomas Vanek to an extension ... "Let's see where they are near trade deadline." On the Edmonton Oilers ...…

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NHL Rumors: Canucks, Senators and Canadiens

On the Vancouver Canucks and Erik Gudbranson ... News 1130 Sports: It will be interesting to see if Erik Gudbranson's injury plays any role in their potential contract talks. They are able to start contract extension talks on January 1st.…

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NHL Injuries: Canucks, Hawks, Kings, Sens, Isles, Panthers and Wings

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Vancouver Canucks: Canucks Defenseman Erik Gudbranson will have surgery to repair ligament damage in his wrist according to GM Jim Benning. A timetable on when Gudbranson will return will known after the surgery. "Erik suffered…

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NHL Injuries: Preds, Hawks, Canucks, Wild, Pens and Bruins

On the Nashville Predators ... Nashville Preds PR: Predators Defenseman P.K. Subban missed last night's game with an upper-body injury and is listed as day-to-day. Adam Vingan: Subban is expected to travel with the team on their two-game road trip.…

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