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Stick Taps – March 5th, 2017

Mar 5, 2017, 15:01 ESTUpdated: Invalid DateTime

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!
Local Calling
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.
Nationwide Calling
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)
More Great Content
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)
Recent articles from Matthew Henderson
Breaking News
- Friedman: Ex-Canucks GM Mike Gillis name ‘floating around’ for Maple Leafs GM job
- The rise and quick fall of Quinn Hughes in the eyes of Canucks fans: Hughes week
- Canucks: On Brad Treliving and the timing of firing a GM
- The Statsies: Tom Willander leads Canucks in xGF% in loss against Golden Knights
- The Stanchies: Canucks’ 4-2 loss to Golden Knights means we are one game closer to ending this season
