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James Sneddon

James is a graduate of the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), where he studied Broadcasting in the hope of becoming a sports reporter. He coincided his studies with a part-time job at Rogers Place and saw many memorable moments for the Edmonton Oilers. James currently runs his own YouTube channel and its website, both called From The Anvil. He post regular content about West Ham United - his favourite soccer team - and has appeared on many soccer podcasts. He covers the Vancouver Canucks for The Hockey Writers.

Canucks Are Getting a Hard Worker in Highmore

James Sneddon | April 13, 2021

The Vancouver Canucks have traded forward Adam Gaudette to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for forward Matthew Highmore. Gaudette, who came out of COVID-19 protocol Sunday, scored 52 points (21…

Categories Vancouver Canucks

Ryan Ufko – 2021 Draft Prospect Profile

James Sneddon | April 13, 2021

Ryan Ufko 2020-21 Team: Chicago SteelDate of Birth: May 7, 2003Place of Birth: Smithtown, NY, USAHt: 5-foot-10 Wt: 181 poundsShoots: RightPosition: DNHL Draft Eligibility: 2021 first-year eligible Rankings NHL Central…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects, Player Profiles

Canucks Prospect Jack Rathbone Makes Instant Impact in the AHL

James Sneddon | April 6, 2021

The Vancouver Canucks have put a lot of faith in the AHL’s Utica Comets to prepare their prospects for the NHL. The Comets provide a platform for the Canucks’ draft…

Categories Canucks Prospects

Jack Bar – 2021 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

James Sneddon | March 22, 2021

Jack Bar 2020-21 Team: Chicago SteelDate of Birth: Oct. 24, 2002Place of Birth: Newmarket, ON, CanadaHt: 6-foot-2 Wt: 194 poundsShoots: RightPosition: DNHL Draft Eligibility: 2021 first-year eligible Rankings NHL Central…

Categories NHL Entry Draft

Fyodor Svechkov – 2021 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

James Sneddon | March 17, 2021

Fyodor Svechkov 2020-21 Team: Lada TogliattiDate of Birth: April 5, 2003Place of Birth: Togliatti, RussiaHt: 6-foot Wt: 179 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: W/CNHL Draft Eligibility: 2021 first-year eligible Rankings NHL Central Scouting:…

Categories NHL Entry Draft

Ryder Korczak – 2021 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

James Sneddon | March 15, 2021

Ryder Korczak 2020-21 Team: Moose Jaw Warriors Date of Birth: Sept. 23, 2002 Place of Birth: Yorkton, SK Ht: 5-foot-10, Wt: 159 pounds Shoots: Right Position: C NHL Draft Eligibility:…

Categories NHL Entry Draft

Canucks Penalty Kill Still Hindering Success

James Sneddon | March 12, 2021

It is one of the most fundamental rules of playing hockey: if your team does not want to concede a goal, it must defend properly. A team also has to…

Categories Vancouver Canucks

Canucks’ Gaudette Has Found His Scoring Touch

James Sneddon | March 9, 2021

The Vancouver Canucks have made several changes to the top six in recent weeks, and the team is trying to find new ways to win games. Monday night’s home game…

Categories Vancouver Canucks

Canucks’ Miller Thrives in Pettersson’s Absence

James Sneddon | March 9, 2021

Losing Elias Pettersson was not ideal. The Swedish center has not been able to practice due to an unspecified injury, and the Vancouver Canucks are monitoring him daily. Pettersson’s absence…

Categories Vancouver Canucks

Canucks’ Benning Won’t Accept Responsibility for Failures This Season

James Sneddon | March 6, 2021

As the 2020-21 NHL season approaches its halfway point, teams are beginnings talks with their most important players in the hope of agreeing to contract extensions. The Vancouver Canucks are…

Categories Vancouver Canucks

Canucks’ Motte Opens Up About His Mental Health Struggles

James Sneddon | March 5, 2021

The life of an NHL hockey player looks comfortable and gratifying on the outside. It is easy for the fans to assume that playing in one of the world’s most…

Categories Vancouver Canucks

Canucks Can Get Prospect Dmitry Zhukenov’s Career Back On Track

James Sneddon | March 5, 2021

It was clear that the Vancouver Canucks wanted to use the 2015 NHL Entry Draft to add more depth to their offense. Americans Brock Boeser and Adam Gaudette were selected…

Categories Canucks Prospects
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