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Canucks Have Healthy Logjam on Defence
During this time of year some of us are relaxing, enjoying some sunshine, or perhaps cruising down that old country road. Others, we’re still talking hockey mid-August. Today, it’s time to check out the state of the Canucks defence. It was evident on July 1 that the Vancouver Canucks are create stiff competition during training […]
Ice Time | CSN Northwest Aug 11, 2017
Sedins out to prove they can still play at ‘high level’
Theyre coming a very tough 2016-17 with the Canucks.
The Hockey Writers Aug 10, 2017
What Happened to Cole Cassels?
Over the last three years, Jim Benning has been applauded for building up the Vancouver Canucks‘ once woeful prospect pool. While that’s good news for the Canucks and their fans, it’s not necessarily good news for Cole Cassels. Once considered a top-five prospect for the Canucks, the 22-year-old has seen his positioning on the Canucks’ […]
Ice Time | CSN Northwest Aug 9, 2017
Canucks re-sign Gaunce to two-year, one-way deal
The only remaining RFA for Vancouver to get under contract is Bo Horvat.
Ice Time | CSN Northwest Aug 8, 2017
Canucks-Kings exhibition series in China highlights NHL preseason schedule
Lots of travel to non-NHL communities, too.
Ice Time | CSN Northwest Aug 4, 2017
Canucks forward Dorsett will be ‘ready for camp’ after neck surgery
He played in only 14 games last season.
Ice Time | CSN Northwest Aug 3, 2017
Canucks expect to have Horvat signed before training camp
RFA center led the team in goals and points last season.
Ice Time | CSN Northwest Jul 30, 2017
Canucks prospect Pettersson reportedly aggravated injury at Summer Showcase
He was held out of Swedens lineup today, per reports.
The Hockey Writers Jul 30, 2017
Canucks: Between the Pipes
There has been quite a few moving pieces in regards to the Vancouver Canucks‘ goaltending but at the core, the Canucks look reasonably solid between the pipes. With the departure of Ryan Miller to the Anaheim Ducks and the acquisition of Anders Nilsson from free agency to fill the void, the Canucks have changed their […]
The Hockey Writers Jul 30, 2017
Goaltending Battle Brewing for Canucks
There’s no shortage of goaltending controversy stories for the Vancouver Canucks since the calendar turned to the new decade. Whether the duo has been Roberto Luongo and Cory Schneider, Luongo and Eddie Lack, Lack and Ryan Miller, or Miller and Jacob Markstrom, the performance of the so-called backup has prompted some fans of the Canucks to […]
Ice Time | CSN Northwest Jul 24, 2017
Canucks avoid arbitration with Boucher, Horvat remains RFA
The deal is for $687,500.
The Hockey Writers Jul 21, 2017
Canucks’ Defence in Good Place
The Vancouver Canucks struggled defensively in the 2016-17 season, fishing the puck out of their net 241 times, the fifth highest total in the League. Riddled with injuries and inexperience, the Canucks’ blue line was a shell of its potential. With the status of injured Erik Gudbranson still unknown, the departure of Luca Sbisa and with […]
The Hockey Writers Jul 20, 2017
Horvat Has Power in Canucks Contract Talk
Jim Benning’s busy offseason is nearly complete, but he has one major task left — sign the Vancouver Canucks’ best player. Bo Horvat enjoyed a breakout season during his third year in the League, potting 20 goals and 52 points. Both of those totals led the offensively inept Canucks. If it wasn’t for the way […]
The Hockey Writers Jul 18, 2017
Canucks Need to Adjust Horvat’s Role
It’s hard to imagine an NHL team’s MVP needing a role adjustment. With the Vancouver Canucks however, improvement is needed everywhere. That includes the Canucks’ MVP from last season. Bo Horvat was the team’s best player in 2016-17, other than Ryan Miller. He posted career highs with 20 goals and 52 points, despite not scoring […]
Ice Time | CSN Northwest Jul 17, 2017
Canucks’ Zalewski signs in German League
Former collegiate standout spent the last four years with the organization.
