Vancouver Courier 10 hours ago
Quinn Hughes should play with Troy Stecher when he makes his Canucks debut
When Quinn Hughes signed his entry-level contract with the Canucks over a week ago, fans were eager to see the fleet-footed defenceman in action. Regrettably, Hughes wasn’t ready to hit the ground running, or the ice skating, as it were. While he told reporters when he first arrived in Vancouver that he had asked to skate that morning, the Canucks wanted to wait for the In fact, Hughes has yet to skate with the Canucks at all, as an MRI revealed a deep bone bruise as a result of a shot he blocked in the penultimate game of his NCAA season.
Sportsnet.ca 11 hours ago
Canucks’ Baertschi nearing return; no timetable for Hughes’ debut
Quinn Hughes isn’t going into the Vancouver Canucks’ lineup this weekend, but winger Sven Baertschi could be. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
The Canuck Way 12 hours ago
Vancouver Canucks: Update on Quinn Hughes and Sven Baertschi
Vancouver Canucks fans will have to wait a little while longer before seeing top prospect Quinn Hughes make his debut. Head coach Travis Green confirmed today that the results of Hughes tests were negative, and that he will begin skating soon. The Vancouver Canucks signed Quinn Hughes on March 10th. There were people who worried […] Vancouver Canucks: Update on Quinn Hughes and Sven Baertschi - The Canuck Way - The Canuck Way - A Vancouver Canucks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
The Canuck Way 15 hours ago
Vancouver Canucks: Why they should hold onto Loui Erikson
Some have suggested that the Vancouver Canucks will buy out Loui Eriksson, but GM Jim Benning should retain him for at least one more year. It’s been three years since the Vancouver Canucks handed Loui Eriksson a six-year contract worth $36 million, and nobody needs to be reminded that it’s been a poor investment thus […] Vancouver Canucks: Why they should hold onto Loui Erikson - The Canuck Way - The Canuck Way - A Vancouver Canucks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
The Canuck Way 18 hours ago
Why the Vancouver Canucks should draft Bowen Byram
The Vancouver Canucks may have a chance — albeit a slim one — at selecting Vancouver Giants defenceman Bowen Byram at the draft this year. Here’s why they shouldn’t hesitate to call his name if he’s still available when the Canucks make their first pick. The NHL Draft is in Vancouver this year. Bowen Byram […] Why the Vancouver Canucks should draft Bowen Byram - The Canuck Way - The Canuck Way - A Vancouver Canucks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Vancouver Courier Mar 21, 2019
Who are some young, right-handed defencemen the Canucks could target in a trade?
The Canucks have an issue on the right side of their defence. When you look at their long-term future on the right side, there are some major concerns. Chris Tanev is on the top pairing, but his game has declined and his body keeps breaking. Alex Biega might be able to play consistently on the third pairing, but he’s about to turn 31 and likely to experience a decline of his own. In the prospect system, Jalen Chatfield and Mitch Elliot are long shots to make the NHL. That leaves Troy Stecher and newly-signed prospect Jett Woo as the only two right-side defencemen that could reasonably be...
Vancouver Courier Mar 21, 2019
Four reasons you should still be watching the 2018-19 Canucks season
If you gave up on this Canucks season a week ago (or more), you could easily be forgiven. Not only did the Canucks go on a long losing skid, the sun also came out over Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. It's completely understandable if you chose hanging out on a patio over watching the struggling Canucks.
The Canuck Way Mar 21, 2019
Vancouver Canucks: The playoff dream isn’t over after all
The Vancouver Canucks have now won three straight games, and suddenly, it’s not crazy to think this team could squeak into the postseason. Before the Vancouver Canucks visited the Dallas Stars on Sunday, it was clear that they needed an absolute miracle to reach the playoffs. And that miracle might be coming true. In the […] Vancouver Canucks: The playoff dream isn’t over after all - The Canuck Way - The Canuck Way - A Vancouver Canucks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
The Hockey Writers Mar 21, 2019
Canucks News & Rumors: Benning, Biega, Pettersson & Bure
It’s a difficult part of the season for the Vancouver Canucks, one way or another. The team has all but been eliminated from the playoffs, yet they went into Dallas and Chicago took two overtime wins from the Stars (in a shootout) and the Blackhawks (when Bo Horvat scored 16 seconds into overtime). Most fans […] The post Canucks News & Rumors: Benning, Biega, Pettersson & Bure appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
The Canuck Way Mar 21, 2019
Vancouver Canucks: 3 takeaways from win over Ottawa Senators
The Vancouver Canucks battled the Ottawa Senators last night, winning by a score of 7-4. Here are my three takeaways from last night’s game. The Vancouver Canucks currently have a 1.3% chance of making the playoffs. Last week, their chances were below 0.5%. The players have said repeatedly that they plan to compete as hard […] Vancouver Canucks: 3 takeaways from win over Ottawa Senators - The Canuck Way - The Canuck Way - A Vancouver Canucks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
The Hockey Writers Mar 21, 2019
Canucks Control Senators – Keep Playoff Hopes Alive
VANCOUVER — Bo Horvat scored twice and added an assist to help the Vancouver Canucks keep their playoff hopes alive with a 7-4 win over the depleted Ottawa Senators on Wednesday night. Tanner Pearson also had two goals for Vancouver (32-... The post Canucks Control Senators – Keep Playoff Hopes Alive appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
Vancouver Courier Mar 21, 2019
I Watched This Game: Canucks stymie Senators comeback on a wild Wednesday
Ever since he was traded to the Ottawa Senators, Anders Nilsson has suddenly turned into a fantastic goaltender. Heading into Wednesday’s game, Nilsson had a .917 save percentage in 20 games with the Senators. He was coming off a 37-save performance against the Leafs and, before that, a 35-save shutout of the St. Louis Blues. Meanwhile, Jacob Markstrom has made a legitimate case to be the Canucks’ MVP this season. His .915 save percentage on the season is well above the league average of .909 and, when you take into account the quality of shots he’s faced, you can make the argument...
Minneapolis Star-Tribune Mar 21, 2019
Horvat leads Canucks to 7-4 win over Senators
Bo Horvat had two goals and an assist and the Vancouver Canucks kept their playoff hopes alive with a 7-4 win over the depleted Ottawa Senators on Wednesday night.
CBC News Mar 21, 2019
Canucks keep playoff hopes alive with win over depleted Sens
Bo Horvat scored twice and added an assist to help the Vancouver Canucks keep their playoff hopes alive with a 7-4 win over the depleted Ottawa Senators on Wednesday night.
Vancouver Courier Mar 20, 2019
Can Alex Biega be a consistent top-six defenceman?
Over the past few years, Alex Biega has found his niche in the NHL as a seventh defenceman. He’s hassle-free: even when he’s a healthy scratch for weeks on end, he still works hard in practice and is ready to plug into the lineup at a moment’s notice to provide a little energy and some reliable minutes. When Alex Biega signed his two-year contract extension a year ago, however, he believed he had something more to give beyond being a seventh defenceman.
