Four Potential UFA targets that could replace Jacob Markstrom
As Jacob Markstrom and his team continue to rise in the standings, so too does the dollar value on his next contract. With the 30-year-old UFA set to hit the open market, speculation on the cost of Markstrom’s next contract has ramped up. Popular consensus is that Markstrom can expect five to six million on…
Postgame: Canucks pick up where they left off, win 3-1
With a 3-1 triumph over the Blues, the Canucks have now won 12 of their last 15, and 9 in a row at home. The Blues, on the other hand, have been unable to right the ship, and their winless streak has now extended to three games. In their third and final meeting, both teams…
Snap Shots: How Quinn Hughes stacks up against the other All-Star defencemen
Quinn Hughes may have squeaked into the All-Star festivities via the Last Men In fan vote, but that doesn’t mean he’s any less deserving of the title. Hughes is the third rookie that the Canucks have sent to the occasion and likely the third to feel a little out of place. Every year, rookie attendees…
Boeser may be scoring less, but his overall play has improved
In his third season, Brock Boeser’s development has taken an unpredictable turn. As a key to the Canucks offense, Boeser has seen his goal production dip, but has made up for it in other ways. In his third full NHL season, he’s made strides towards becoming a more well-rounded player, and has actually had a…
Postgame: Canucks beat a ’90s nemesis, push streak to seven
It wasn’t exactly a 7-5 barnburner, but the Canucks will take the 2-1 win while looking oh-so-fly on Hockey Night. Before puck drop in the last scheduled matchup between the two teams, the Canucks took the time honour some of the greats who represented the organization throughout the ’90s. Among the special guests were Gino…
Jacob Markstrom is due for a hefty contract in 2020-2021
It’s a contract year for Jacob Markstrom, and at 29, he’s playing like a man who knows it’s going to be his last real chance to cash in on a long-term deal. That isn’t to say that he’s the kind of player who paces himself, though. The Canucks’ starter isn’t the type to coast early…
Tyler Myers has struggled in Alex Edler’s absence
Jim Benning showered Tyler Myers with praise in his press conference with the 6’7″ defender back on July 1, singling out his size, ability to jump into the rush, and versatility to play with Quinn Hughes or in a shutdown role with Alex Edler as assets he would bring to the team over the course…
Postgame: Canucks lose two points to a division rival in a 6-3 thumping
Well, that was forgettable. The Canucks fell 6-3 in their second of a back-to-back against another divisional opponent in the Vegas Golden Knights. Hopefully, you weren’t late tuning into this one as things got off to a quick start. It was a very high-event game, but unfortunately not in the Canucks’ favour. Vegas has been…
Antoine Roussel’s Return Has Given the Canucks’ Third Line a Much-Needed Spark
Antione Roussel has only been in the lineup for three games, but he’s already had a major impact. It was fitting that his season debut would be on a night which saw the team and city honour a friend and mentor in Alex Burrows. His inspired play against the Senators in that first game back…
The Canucks Miss Sutter and Beagle
Travis Green and the Canucks have been without Brandon Sutter and Jay Beagle since November 12 and November 21, respectively. They have missed a combined 17 games and while neither player is necessarily a key component to the success of the team, losing two centers at the same time is going to take a toll on…
Postgame: We’re Not Going Streaking, Canucks Fall 2-1
The Canucks paid a visit to Wells Fargo Center to face the floundering Flyers who have just one win in their last six games. The Canucks were looking to build on a pair of wins which included an impressive triumph over the league-leading Capitals. Unlike the Canucks, the Flyers were looking to bounce back from…