Stick Taps – February 25th, 2017

Stick Taps is a Canucks Army feature where we link to the top news from the Canucks and across the NHL. If you’ve written a blog post, produced a tribute video, birthed a clever .gif into existence, have a hockey related cause you’d like to see promoted in this space or anything else – please tweet or DM us at CanucksArmy on Twitter! 

As you may have heard, the Canucks have mumps. (Vancouver Sun)

The Canucks may have been selling the wrong storyline all season, says Ed Willies. (The Province)

More from Willes, as apparently the Canucks ownership group has their eyes set on another Vancouver sports team. (The Province)

The Canucks ECHL affiliate is folding after this season. (Canucks Army)

Is the “Year of the Bad Draft” a myth? Kyle Krische thinks so. (Wings Nation)

For the first time in a long time, the Leafs might be buyers, and they might want to buy big. (The Leafs Nation)

Is the newest banner up in Edmonton really necessary? See what our friends in low places have to say. (Oilers Nation)

Imagine being a hockey player and being allergic to ice. It’s a real thing. (Puck Daddy)

Remember the “Miracle on Ice” speech kid? He’s grown up now. (Puck Daddy)