Stick Taps – March 5th, 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! 

One of the trades the Canucks made at the deadline brought in Jonathan Dahlen from Ottawa. Janik Beichler helps you get to know him. (The Canuck Way)

The Canucks have signaled they are ready to “rebuild” but they won’t call it that, says Ed Willes. (Vancouver Sun)

The Canucks brought in Zack MacEwan on an entry-level deal. (Sportsnet)

Over here at Canucks Army, we had an avalanche of content early in the week. My favourites of the week are Jeff Paterson on the newest Canuck, and Grainne Downey’s top 10 moments from Alex Burrows and Jannik Hansen.

Across the nations this week, we got an exciting announcement about a new look for the sites. (Nation Network)

Rivalries are the fibers of the NHL, and we have the potential to get a Oilers/Flames “Battle of Alberta” in the playoffs. Ryan Pike takes a look at how. (Flames Nation)

One of the top talents this league has seen in the last 20 years is Pavel Datsyuk, but he retired earlier than he could have. What if he didn’t? Brock Seguin explores. (Wings Nation)

Could the Leafs be heading back to the postseason? The path seems pretty straight forward. (The Leafs Nation)

When will the Canucks, or any team be eliminated from the playoffs? (Puck Daddy)

After being ripped by his coach, former Canucks goalie Eddie Lack could be on the move this off-season. (CBS Sports)

Locally, the Vancouver Giants are struggling but “if you build it, the wins will come” says the coach. (The Province)