This is one part of a four-part, division-by-division series looking at the moves made by each team this offseason and what they still have left to do before the season begins. The Blackhawks went through another renaissance and brought back some familiar faces, the Predators added to one of the best young cores in the…
JD hit the airwaves earlier this week to talk about some of the Canucks’ young bubble players and what the opening night roster will look like. JD and fill-in host Jason Botchford found a lot of common ground, but disagreed on the future of former first-rounder Jake Virtanen. Virtanen looked good in his rookie season…
This is one part of a four-part, division-by-division series looking at the moves made by each team this offseason and what they still have left to do before the season begins. The Coyotes took a major step forward into actually contending, the Ducks navigated nicely through the expansion draft, the Flames continued their search for…
Alternate Reality. Canucks win in 2011. What does the team look like today? What does the league look like? — Graham Ockley (@g_ockley) July 24, 2017 I feel like the only way to do that question — and it’s a damn good question — justice would be with a full article response. Where to start?…
The Vancouver Canucks and Reid Boucher agreed to terms on a one-year contract, valued at $687,000. It’s a one-way contract, which ensures that Boucher will earn his full salary, even if he’s playing games in the AHL. #Canucks have re-signed Reid Boucher to a one-year, one-way contract. https://t.co/vbRNJ3w2Yo — Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) July 25, 2017…
It’s almost the end of July, and it’s hot and sunny! That doesn’t matter, there’s hockey to be played. The World Junior Evaluation Camp runs from July 28th-August 5th in Plymouth, Michigan at the USA Hockey Arena. This year features Canada, Finland, United States and Sweden in a round robin format that allows teams to…
Dude take a fucking holiday! I think you've earned a couple weeks off! — Marco B (@Roccos_Van) July 23, 2017 Yeah, but what about Development Camp? Which group has higher ceiling over long term…Nylander/Tkachuk or Virtanen/Juolevi..? — Jeff Putnam (@Putsky88) July 23, 2017 It’s William Nylander and Matthew Tkachuk who have the higher ceiling of…
First things first, congratulations to Trevor Linden and his wife, Christina, on the birth of their son, Roman (and shout out to Squire Barnes for the announcement)!! It was quiet on the Canucks front this week, but all is forgiven. Miss an article? I’ve got you covered with our Plays of the Week! Weekly Features…
Canucks Army Managing Editor JD Burke joined Bro Jake and Jason Botchford on TSN 1040’s morning show to talk about some of the Canucks top prospects, including Jake Virtanen, Brock Boeser, and Olli Juolevi. LISTEN @JDylanBurke: Utica best place for Virtanen next year https://t.co/1dfjVtlNCZ — TSN Radio Vancouver (@TSN1040) July 21, 2017 Burke fielded a…
Settle in and listen to Jacob Markstrom sing “Uptown Girl”, check out Bo Horvat’s jeep, and get to know Sam Gagner. In honour of World Emoji Day, the Canucks played an emoji guessing game. Along with the aforementioned Jacob Markstrom Billy Joel impression, Ben Hutton sings some Drake, Chris Tanev might make a Fetty Wap…
More ‘Leafs are already great’ articles, 5 things remain for Flames this summer, the best way to evaluate NHL players, ticket revenue’s, the CBA, Georges Laraque, Zack Kassian, Curtis Lazar and more in this week’s Nation Roundup brought to you by Violent Gentlemen
The dust has settled on free agent frenzy and the 2017-18 NHL season is just over the horizon. Albeit, a long horizon with plenty of sun filled days left to go. With that, there is some housekeeping that can be done in regards to salaries for the 2017-18 season. This isn’t new information but provides…
