The Nation Network continues its look at the seven Canadian franchises’ all-time roster of drafted players. How good were the scouts on draft day? While unrestricted free agency gets more focus each summer, the draft is much more important to an organization’s long-term success. Today we focus on the Vancouver Canucks.
It is rarely ideal for a franchise to lose a player to a bonafide long-term injury/illness — about as fun as saying the term itself. However, there are salary cap benefits that come from utilizing the relief from a player being placed on a team’s LTIR list. LTIR has been used by several teams, most…
Boy, what a year to have for Jacob Markström, and what a year for him to have it in. After what seemed like years of Markström staying firmly embedded in “serviceable tandem goalie” territory, the arrival of Ian Clark coincided with the Swedish netminder truly coming into his own last season. He stepped up in…
It was on this day in Vancouver Canucks history that Henrik and Daniel Sedin connected for the overtime winner in their final game at Rogers Arena. On this day in 2018, the @Canucks' Henrik and Daniel Sedin connected for the overtime winner against the Coyotes. It was a fitting ending for Henrik and Daniel, who…
Welcome to “2 Guys and a Goalie,” starring Dustin Nielson, Joaquin Gage, and Matt Kassian and presented by Odds Shark, Popeye’s Louisiana Chicken, and Sport Clips Haircuts. The show focuses on stories, notes, transactions, and everything else happening all around the NHL and the world of hockey. Today’s episode of 2 Guys and a Goalie…
by OddsShark (@OddsShark) – Sponsored Post The Vancouver Canucks are 2-5-1 in their last eight games against the New York Islanders. The Canucks and Islanders both desperately need a win when the two teams clash in Vancouver on Tuesday night. Vancouver is a -130 home favourite on the NHL odds at sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark.com….
Welcome to “2 Guys and a Goalie,” starring Dustin Nielson, Joaquin Gage, and Matt Kassian and presented by Odds Shark, Popeye’s Louisiana Chicken, and Sport Clips Haircuts. The show focuses on stories, notes, transactions, and everything else happening all around the NHL and the world of hockey. Gager is back! The boys start things off…
by OddsShark (@OddsShark) – Sponsored Post The Vancouver Canucks are 13-3-2 in their last 18 home games against the Colorado Avalanche. The Canucks will be looking for this trend to continue with a win over the Avalanche on Friday night. Vancouver is a +110 home underdog on the NHL odds at sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark.com….
Welcome to “2 Guys and a Goalie,” starring Dustin Nielson, Joaquin Gage, and Matt Kassian and presented by Odds Shark, Popeye’s Louisiana Chicken, and Sport Clips Haircuts. The show focuses on stories, notes, transactions, and everything else happening all around the NHL and the world of hockey. Gager is away again, but Tom Gazzola is…
by OddsShark (@OddsShark) – Sponsored Post The Vancouver Canucks are 1-4 on the moneyline in their last five games against the Arizona Coyotes. The Canucks hope to earn a much-needed win over the Coyotes at home on Wednesday night. Vancouver is a -115 home favourite on the NHL odds at sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark.com. Arizona…
Welcome to “2 Guys and a Goalie,” starring Dustin Nielson, Joaquin Gage, and Matt Kassian and presented by Odds Shark, Popeye’s Louisiana Chicken, and Sport Clips Haircuts. The show focuses on stories, notes, transactions, and everything else happening all around the NHL and the world of hockey. The boys start things off chatting about the…
Since the Canucks have to give up their 1st round pick this year or next to TB, would it be better to miss play-offs this year and keep it or make play-offs and have it defer to 2021? — David Tudhope (@Reid755) March 1, 2020 I think it would be a catastrophically bad idea to…
