Okay, this one makes considerably less sense. A few hours ago, I published an article passing on information indicating that the Canucks were not intending to sign 2015 5th round pick Carl Neill. Just as I hit publish, it was brought to my attention that they apparently aren’t intending to say 2015 7th round draft pick…
Exactly one month ago, Ryan Biech pondered whether the Canucks were going to sign Carl Neill, the defenceman they selected in the 5th round (144th overall) in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. It appears that the answer to that question is going to be a “no”, according to News 1130’s Rick Dhaliwal. Been told the…
The 2017 NHL Draft has had it’s fair share of shade thrown on it: it’s top prospects aren’t generational enough; it’s second tier of prospects are apparently basically interchangeable; it’s a generally “weak” draft (though, come on, enough with that). Earlier in the season, ESPN’s Corey Pronman called it potentially the weakest draft since 2002….
Last week, Travis Green took over as the new bench boss of the team. It’s not an easy situation for him, as he’s tasked with trying to pick up the pieces form a disappointing 29th place finish this season. He’s the right man for the job, though, as he knows most of these players well…
It’s Friday and it’s time to get to talk draft lottery, Jonathan Dahlen, and Troy Stecher’s dog (again!). May the fifth be with you, and with the Canucks, who will be picking fifth, because that’s just how things go. The Canucks’ tank made sure that the worst-case scenario was a perfectly decent fifth overall, but the Canucks’ luck…
Leafs realize they were lucky in 2016 draft lottery, trading Chris Tanev is not a crazy thought, the Jets plans for expansion draft, ranking Brad Treliving’s moves to date, finding a shooter for McDavid, Edmonton still lost the Hall trade, Wings close to winning lottery, free agency, the second round, and more in this week’s…
