Throwback Thursday: This week in 2017, Vancouver Canucks draft Elias Pettersson fifth overall
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‘Momentum has completely stopped’ on Vancouver hub city bid
The momentum on Vancouver’s bid to be a hub city for NHL games has reportedly stopped dead in its tracks, Sportsnet’s Chris Johnston says.
NHL History: Vancouver Canucks hire Brian Burke as GM
Yesterday was one of the biggest days in Vancouver Canucks history as they named Brian Burke as the clubs general manager in 1998.
Today in 2006, Vancouver Canucks acquire Roberto Luongo
One of the most important players in Vancouver Canucks history joined the club 14 years ago today.
Vancouver Canucks’ Reid Boucher officially signs in KHL
One of the best players in Utica Comets history has officially signed in the KHL.
News and notes: Vancouver remains shortlisted for hub city, NHL start date set, player contracts extended and bigger workout groups
Amid what has been a busy news day around the NHL, I’m going to tie a bunch of important news and notes into this article.
NHL History: Roger Nielson named to Hockey Hall of Fame today in 2002
It was today in 2002 that former Vancouver Canucks head coach Roger Nielson was named to the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Throwback Thursday: This week in 1990, Vancouver Canucks draft Petr Nedved
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Federal government open to working with NHL to have Canadian hub city
It appears we could be one step closer to having hockey back in Canada as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the federal government would be open to working with the league on having a Canadian hub city.
Vancouver still in the running for NHL hub city
It appears the city of Vancouver has yet to be ruled out as a potential hub city to host NHL games, TSN’s Pierre LeBrun reported Monday.
B.C. top doctor, province, approve Vancouver hub city proposal
Vancouver’s proposal to be a hub city for NHL games has been approved by B.C. Premier John Horgan and provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, The Canadian Press reported this week.
Throwback Thursday: This week in 1981, Vancouver Canucks draft Petri Skriko
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