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Daniel Schöpf

Admirer of the NHL, Canucks and the Swiss NLA. Feel free to follow me on Twitter: @HockeyWest

Vancouver Canucks Lockout News

Daniel Schöpf | October 18, 2012

While Vancouver sports fans have been praying to the hockey gods for some NHL action soon, Canucks players have been steadily training, with most waiting to see how the latest NHL…

Categories Vancouver Canucks

Tyler Seguin, Logan Couture And Jason Spezza Join Nash, Thornton In The Swiss NLA During NHL Lockout

Daniel Schöpf | September 22, 2012

After the news broke last week of Rick Nash and Joe Thornton rejoining HC Davos during the NHL lockout, the same team they played for in 2004/5, other North-American players…

Categories International Hockey, Ottawa Senators, Trades Contracts and Transactions

NHL Lockout Rumblings: Mark Streit, Roman Josi To SC Bern? Rick Nash, Joe Thornton Back To Davos?

Daniel Schöpf | September 16, 2012

With the NHL lockout now in place, rumblings in the Swiss media have begun about the influx of NHL players into the Swiss NLA. In 2004/5, the NLA saw around 43…

Categories International Hockey, NHL News, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Vancouver Canucks Extend ECHL Affiliation, Sign Young Defenceman

Daniel Schöpf | September 13, 2012

The Vancouver Canucks announced Thursday via their official website that they have renewed their affiliation with ECHL team the Kalamazoo Wings for a second consecutive year. Canucks GM Mike Gillis…

Categories AHL, CHL, OHL, Trades Contracts and Transactions, Vancouver Canucks

The ZSC Lions Sign Ex-NHL Players And Coaches For New NLA Season

Daniel Schöpf | August 26, 2012

Last April the ZSC Lions wrote a remarkable Hockey story, coming off a difficult regular season where they finished 7th overall, they swept championship favourites HC Davos and EV Zug…

Categories International Hockey, Trades Contracts and Transactions

The Vancouver Canucks Have A Plan But Mike Gillis Is Yet To Deliver

Daniel Schöpf | August 13, 2012

For most in BC, it is hard to fathom that a player may just not want to sign here. A beautiful city with an amazing landscape and great people. Sure…

Categories Trades Contracts and Transactions, Vancouver Canucks

The Orca Defence Corp: Analyzing the Vancouver Canucks’ Blueline

Daniel Schöpf | July 21, 2012

With the Shea Weber dream over, the off-season must go on for the Vancouver Canucks. Seeing home-town BC-boy Weber in a Canucks’ uniform would have been an amazing sight for…

Categories NHL Prospects, Trades Contracts and Transactions, Vancouver Canucks

Vancouver Canucks NHL Draft Picks 2012: The Owners Manual

Daniel Schöpf | June 23, 2012

Vancouver Canucks 2012 NHL Draft 1st Selection 26th Overall- C – Brendan Gaunce Team: Belleville Bulls-OHL 6’1 / 207 pounds                    …

Categories CHL, College Hockey, QMJHL, Vancouver Canucks

Vancouver Canucks Wheelings And Dealings: Signings And Free Agency

Daniel Schöpf | June 17, 2012

With the 2012 NHL Draft and Free Agent deadline just days away, the Vancouver Canucks have made some minor moves in preparation for the new season. The news broke last…

Categories AHL, Free Agents, NHL News, Trades Contracts and Transactions, Vancouver Canucks

Vancouver Canucks 2012 Draft Analysis- In The System

Daniel Schöpf | June 10, 2012

The Draft season is here again and the Vancouver Canucks have a lot of planning to do. Two Presidents’ trophies in succession shows a strong team with many depth players…

Categories AHL, Minor League Report, National Juniors, NHL Prospects, Vancouver Canucks

Bob Hartley- Calgary Flames Hire The Zürich Miracle Man

Daniel Schöpf | May 28, 2012

Bob Hartley will be remembered in Zürich, Switzerland for a long time to come. The former Colorado Avalanche and Atlanta Thrashers coach performed a miracle in the Swiss NLA championship, taking…

Categories Calgary Flames, Montreal Canadiens, NHL News, NHL Rumors

What The Vancouver Canucks Can Learn From The Vancouver Whitecaps

Daniel Schöpf | May 27, 2012

The Vancouver Canucks are the golden child of BC sports. They are one of the most successful and well supported teams in the NHL and the Canucks could do virtually anything (or nothing…

Categories Hockey Media, The Business of Hockey, Vancouver Canucks
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