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Stick Taps – September 3rd, 2017

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Sep 3, 2017, 14:12 EDT
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The Canucks locked up Thomas Vanek for the season, and David Joun thinks it’s a risk worth taking. (The Canuck Way)
Trevor Linden is ready for upcoming season. (The Province)
Jake Virtanen is focused and geared up for the upcoming season. (Sportsnet)
The Canucks signed Ryan White, a tough guy from Manitoba, to a PTO. (Pass It To Bulis)
How high is Markus Granlund’s ceiling? (Canucks Army)
If you’re a goalie mask nerd, you’ll love what Mike Smith has done in Calgary. (Flames Nation)
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