Stick Taps – April 2nd, 2017
7 years ago
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Local Calling
The 2017-18 pre-season for the Canucks will open in China. (CCTV)
The Canucks pulled a fast one over on Troy Stecher for April Fools Day. (NHL)
The Canucks are still too easy to play against, says Ben Kuzma (The Province)
Jake Virtanen has had a tough year, but he’s moving in the right direction. (The Canuck Way)
How long do Canucks fans have to be in this rebuild? (Pass it to Bulis)
Nationwide Calling
How many contracts are too many contracts for the Canucks (Canucks Army)
The Flames may be on their way to the playoffs, but unfortunately for them, the arena controversy is the topic at hand. (Flames Nation)
Is the honeymoon period over? Why the Jets should be all in next season. (Jets Nation)
After over a decade of waiting, the Edmonton Oilers are heading back to the postseason. (Oilers Nation)
The Red Wings, however, won’t be there for the first time in 25 years. (Wings Nation)
For a non-hockey read, here’s one on the Blue Jays in Montreal and baseball in that city. (Blue Jays Nation)
More Good Content
Tyson Jost made his NHL debut, and his grandfather was overwhelmed. (NBC)
There’s a push being made to get the NHL to the 2018 Olympics. (USA Today)
The NHL will be making expansion lists public prior to the draft. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
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