When I first took over CanucksArmy this summer, I mentioned in my first post as Managing Editor that I would be open to adding some new writers and the response was overwhelming. We were able to add a few people to the team and then ease our way into the season. The goal was to…
After a brief hiatus, and a day late this week, we are back with the Blackfish: CanucksArmy Prospect Report! It’s been a busy couple of weeks with some prospects heading to WJHC evaluation camps, a prospect heading back overseas, and the Canucks adding another prospect earlier today. Not to mention, some of the prospects have…
The Canucks have dipped their toes into the free agent prospect market this afternoon, signing defenceman Mitch Eliot from the Sarnia Sting to a three-year entry-level contract: #Canucks sign @StingHockey defenceman Mitch Eliot (@mitch_eliot44) to a three-year entry level contract. https://t.co/OMqx8ltU92 — Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) December 14, 2018 The 20-year-old defenceman is in his second…
The comeback kids pushed the Nashville Predators to overtime before lower mainland native Colton Scissons potted the winner in extra time. Despite being down a few times throughout the game, the Canucks were able to storm back and force the extra frame despite being heavily outshot and outchanced. It puts an end to the Canucks…
A Canucks prospect is returning home after struggling to get into the Comets lineup on a regular basis. Petrus Palmu has signed with TPS Turku for the remainder of the season and by all accounts will head back over there very soon: Tervetuloa takaisin loppukauden diilillä, Petrus Palmu! #HCTPS #Turku #Liiga pic.twitter.com/7kGnLqNioP — HC TPS…
Last season saw the rise of The Flow, and it resulted in some fantastic fundraising for the Canadian Cancer Society. This year, our friend Cam Davie is back with a new addition to raise even more money: #CANUCKS fans! It's game day and we have THREE shirts/hoodies for sale. #theflow is back – along with…
Down in the WHL, a Canucks prospect is turning some heads and has been rewarded with being named the WHL On the Run Player of the Week: .@Canucks prospect @Jett_Woo of the @MJWARRIORS has been named the WHL On the Run Player of the Week! DETAILS 📰 | https://t.co/4uTQVNF3hN pic.twitter.com/GmzdUPW3w1 — The WHL (@TheWHL) December…
For the second time this season, Elias Pettersson has been named the First Star of the Week in the NHL ⭐ @_EPettersson led the NHL with 2-6—8 in 3 GP incl. two game winners. He became the 6th rookie in the NHL’s expansion era (since '67-68) to record multiple 5-PT games within a single season…
The Canucks welcomed the Minnesota Wild to town on Tuesday night and unfortunately came up short, losing 3-2. Hoping that the return of Jay Beagle and the new acquisition of Josh Leivo would help the Canucks bump the slump but ultimately, they came up just short. Please note that there was a last minute change…
With the return of Jay Beagle and the addition of Josh Leivo, there needed to be another roster move made today to make room and the Canucks have done so by loaning Sam Gagner to the Toronto Marlies of the AHL #Canucks confirm Sam Gagner will be loaned to the @TorontoMarlies of the AHL. Vancouver…
In the least bit surprising news of the day, Michael DiPietro has been named to Team Canada’s WJHC Evaluation Camp roster 34 Team Canada hopefuls will #REPRESENT at the @SportChek Selection Camp in Victoria, B.C., ahead of the 2019 @HC_WJC. #WorldJuniors pic.twitter.com/KNkgmzGbA6 — Hockey Canada (@HockeyCanada) December 3, 2018 DiPietro will be battling Ian Scott…
The news is fast and furious on this Monday morning as the Canucks have dipped their toes in the trade waters. #Canucks acquire Josh Leivo from Toronto in exchange for Michael Carcone. — Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) December 3, 2018 The Maple Leafs were looking to make a trade by 2 PM today to free up…
