Many in the hockey world were surprised when the Canucks traded away their 2021 first-round pick. Many also knew that Jim Benning was the general manager and were not shocked at all. Say what you want about Benning — he isn’t afraid to take big swings. That’s exactly what he did with the next prospect…
Read More →Load management is a concept that has entered the vernacular of the modern sports fan primarily through its use in the NBA, but it’s made appearances in all sorts of sports. For the uninitiated, “load management” does not refer exclusively to the practice of giving Kawhi Leonard the night off when he asks, though we…
Read More →Welcome back to the annual CanucksArmy Prospect Rankings. We’re deep into it now, and we’ve got a bit of a strange one for you today. Normally, when a player suddenly appears in the top five of a Prospect Ranking after not appearing at all the previous year, it’s a safe bet that they’re new to…
Read More →Welcome back to WDYTT, the only hockey column on the internet that comes with its own unique scent. (Feature not available on all browsers) Speaking of smells, it’s September, and the tantalizing fragrance of training camp is in the air. By the time you read these words, the Vancouver Canucks will be a week out…
Read More →Things are about to get exciting as we close in on the top end of the Vancouver Canucks’ prospect pool. Coming in at number six is a 21-year-old winger with an NHL-level shot who has progressed nicely in his two years of NCAA hockey after being selected in the seventh round of the 2019 NHL…
Read More →Earlier this week, former Vancouver Canucks forward Ryan Kesler joined the Sekeres and Price Show, and had lots to say. The former Selke Trophy winner was sure to clear the air about his “I hate Canada quote” from many moons ago, clarifying that he meant he hated Team Canada, not the country itself. “I would…
Read More →For the past couple of weeks, former Vancouver Canucks forward Jake Virtanen has been linked to the KHL. First, there were reports out of Russia that SKA St. Petersburg was interested in Virtanen’s services, and then this weekend, a report from Russian site Championat claimed Virtanen was signing with Yaroslav Lokomotiv. The clubs nor Virtanen’s…
Read More →Much to the delight of hockey fans throughout the Fraser Valley and surrounding areas, the Vancouver Canucks plan to allow spectators in the building to watch training camp at the Abbotsford Centre this year. With day one of camp set to kick off on September 23rd, the buzz is building among players and fans alike…
Read More →We have almost made it through the long offseason as the Vancouver Canucks are set to begin their training camp in less than 20 days now. Throughout the offseason, we have had some fun every Monday on our weekly mailbag and today will be more of the same. As per usual, we have a good…
Read More →Back with a vengeance, it’s time for another edition of the minor Canucks news items that are just insignificant enough to not warrant entire articles on their own. Hawryluk signs in the SHL Former Canucks forward Jayce Hawryluk has signed a deal with Skelleftea AIK in the SHL. Hawryluk appeared in 30 games with the Canucks last…
Read More →This is going to be a big year for Jett Woo. Since the Canucks drafted him at 37th overall in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, things have been up and down for the right-shot defenceman. After piling up the point totals in 2018-19 with the Moose Jaw Warriors — where he recorded 12 goals and…
Read More →The NHL, NHLPA and IIHF have reached an agreement that will see NHL players participate in the Beijing 2022 Olympic Games. This will be the first time since 2014 that NHL players will be at the games, and the sixth time in the league’s history. As pointed out by Chris Johnston, this was largely player-driven….
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