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Stick Taps – April 23rd, 2017
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Apr 23, 2017, 19:00 EDTUpdated: Apr 23, 2017, 17:15 EDT
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Local Calling
The Canucks lost Nikita Tryamkin to the KHL this week, as I’m sure you’ve heard. (Vancouver Sun)
The Canucks signed Jonathan Dahlen to a 3-year deal, and he fits in as a key piece of the Canucks future. (The Province)
The Canucks coaching vacancy is still looking for a new member. Is Ralph Krueger a possibility? (Pass It To Bulis)
Summarize where 2016-17 all went wrong for the Canucks. (The Canuck Way)
Nationwide Calling
The way the Canucks deployed Nikita Tryamkin was eventually what did him in. (Canucks Army)
Lanny McDonald is heading to Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame. (Flames Nation)
Ilya Kovalchuk is thinking of returning to the NHL, should the Leafs be interested? (The Leafs Nation)
More Good Content
Despite its flaws, the NHL isn’t considering another playoff format change. (Puck Daddy)
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