The Hockey Writers 4 hours ago
Vancouver Canucks News & Rumors: Pettersson, Rathbone, Miller & More
With the NHL play suspended for the foreseeable future, it seemed as if it might be time to look at some of the news that’s emerging from the Vancouver Canucks organization and review where the season stands just in case it will be officially over sometime in the near future. Related: Vancouver Canucks News & […] The post Vancouver Canucks News & Rumors: Pettersson, Rathbone, Miller & More appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
The Hockey Writers 7 hours ago
Canucks’ Josh Levio Is a Key Cog for the Future
The Vancouver Canucks have had their share of unsung heroes throughout history. From Jannik Hansen to Alex Burrows to Derek Dorsett, it’s often complementary players who have a major impact. They are also the reason why some teams are always in the playoff race, like the Pittsburgh Penguins or Washington Capitals. Sure, stars like Sidney […] The post Canucks’ Josh Levio Is a Key Cog for the Future appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
The Canuck Way 10 hours ago
Canucks: First year captain Bo Horvat deserves more credit
Putting up 53 points with Loui Eriksson anchored to his wing is just one reason Bo Horvat deserves more credit in his first year as captain of the Vancouver Canucks. The 50th season of Vancouver Canucks’ history began with a celebration of appointing the 14th captain in team history. Bo Horvat took center stage during […] Canucks: First year captain Bo Horvat deserves more credit - The Canuck Way - The Canuck Way - A Vancouver Canucks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Matchsticks and Gasoline Mar 27, 2020
NHL 20 Sim: Flames score at will in 7-1 rout of Canucks
David Rittich made 40 saves Make sure to follow us on Twitter to get live updates on our sim games Flames sim record: 5-1-1 Leaders: (G): Monahan 4, Bennett 4, Gaudreau 4. (A): Lindholm 7, Giordano 6, Monahan 5. Pts: Monahan 9, Giordano 8, Lindholm 7 Calgary Flames 7 - Vancouver Canucks 1 Scoring Calgary Flames 1st: 6:49- Bennett (12) (Rieder), 10:05- Gaudreau (22) (Monahan), 18:02- Rieder (6) (Czarnik, Brodie) 2nd: 14:16- Mangipane (20) (Tkachuk, Backlund), 14:56- Brodie (6) (Giordano), 16:11- Giordano (7) (Lindholm, Gaudreau) 3rd: 17:23- Dube (7) (N/A Vancouver Canucks 1st: None 2nd:...
The Canuck Way Mar 27, 2020
Canucks: Keeping Tyler Toffoli is easier said than done
Tyler Toffoli provided a huge boost for the Vancouver Canucks’ offence, but re-signing him is going to be extremely difficult. Vancouver Canucks general manager Jim Benning went all-in when he acquired Tyler Toffoli from the Los Angeles Kings before the trade deadline, and the 27-year-old delivered instant results for his new team. With Brock Boeser briefly […] Canucks: Keeping Tyler Toffoli is easier said than done - The Canuck Way - The Canuck Way - A Vancouver Canucks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
The Canuck Way Mar 27, 2020
Canucks: Quinn Hughes voted most exciting player of 2019-20
We asked and you answered. The Twitter results are in and rookie All-Star, Quinn Hughes was voted the most exciting player on the Vancouver Canucks this year! In a magical world where the NHL was never placed on pause, the Vancouver Canucks right now would be set to play in their final five games of […] Canucks: Quinn Hughes voted most exciting player of 2019-20 - The Canuck Way - The Canuck Way - A Vancouver Canucks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Sportsnet.ca Mar 27, 2020
Canucks’ Green explains how Pettersson and Hughes have become franchise cornerstones
Travis Green joins Hockey Central to discuss how Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes have become franchise corner stones for the Vancouver Canucks. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
The Canuck Way Mar 26, 2020
Canucks: Alexander Edler deserves another contract extension
Alexander Edler signed a new two-year deal last offseason, but the Vancouver Canucks should look towards extending him again. The Vancouver Canucks only have one defenceman signed beyond next year — veteran Tyler Myers — although they should have no problem working out a new deal with Quinn Hughes, slated for RFA status in 2021. Chris Tanev […] Canucks: Alexander Edler deserves another contract extension - The Canuck Way - The Canuck Way - A Vancouver Canucks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
The Canuck Way Mar 26, 2020
Canucks: Jake Virtanen voted most improved player of 2019-20
More than a few young Vancouver Canucks’ players made big leaps forward in development, but according to Twitter, nobody did it better than Jake Virtanen. With all the Vancouver Canucks players and basically the rest of the planet on lockdown mode right now, we at The Canuck Way got into a bit of a debate regarding who […] Canucks: Jake Virtanen voted most improved player of 2019-20 - The Canuck Way - The Canuck Way - A Vancouver Canucks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
The Hockey Writers Mar 26, 2020
3 Canucks Prospects Ready for the NHL
With the conclusion of the 2019-20 season up in the air right now and all hockey being suspended for the foreseeable future, I thought it would be a good time to take a look at a few American Hockey League (AHL) prospects that could have a chance with the Vancouver Canucks in 2020-21. The competition […] The post 3 Canucks Prospects Ready for the NHL appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
The Hockey Writers Mar 26, 2020
Canucks: Revisiting the Luongo Trade
After eight seasons with the Vancouver Canucks, Roberto Luongo was traded back to the Florida Panthers on March 4, 2014, along with Steven Anthony in exchange for Jacob Markstrom and Shawn Matthias. Luongo’s eight seasons in Vancouver saw the team reach the playoffs six times and featured a Stanley Cup Final appearance. While the Canucks […] The post Canucks: Revisiting the Luongo Trade appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
The Canuck Way Mar 26, 2020
Canucks: Jaroslav Halak could be worth pursuing in free agency
If the Vancouver Canucks lose one of their two goalies in the offseason, Jaroslav Halak of the Boston Bruins may be worth pursuing in free agency. With the 2019-20 NHL campaign on pause, Vancouver Canucks general manager Jim Benning has plenty of time to plan out his moves for the offseason. Benning’s first order of […] Canucks: Jaroslav Halak could be worth pursuing in free agency - The Canuck Way - The Canuck Way - A Vancouver Canucks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
The Hockey Writers Mar 26, 2020
Canucks Big Winner in Pearson Trade
A couple of days before the 2019 NHL Trade Deadline, Jim Benning, the general manager of the Vancouver Canucks, announced that the team had acquired winger Tanner Pearson for defenceman Erik Gudbranson. Gudbranson had once been a top-three draft pick, yet his large, lumbering style had not worked out on a rebuilding Canucks team. Vancouver […] The post Canucks Big Winner in Pearson Trade appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
Sportsnet.ca Mar 25, 2020
Canucks announcer helps fans get through shutdown with personal goal calls
With the Vancouver Canucks shut down and everyone worrying about far bigger things than hockey, Al Murdoch wanted to help and offered the most valuable things he could: his voice and a little happiness. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
The Canuck Way Mar 25, 2020
Would Thatcher Demko have gotten the Canucks into the playoffs?
When Jacob Markstrom fell to injury, Thatcher Demko was ready to backstop the Vancouver Canucks all the way to the playoffs. Too bad he never got the chance. For a long time, the Vancouver Canucks have patiently waited to see what their rookie goaltender, Thatcher Demko can do during a healthy stretch of games where […] Would Thatcher Demko have gotten the Canucks into the playoffs? - The Canuck Way - The Canuck Way - A Vancouver Canucks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
