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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.

Pavel Bure Had to Fight Serious Political Forces to Play in the NHL

James Sneddon | March 4, 2021

Pavel Bure had already been regarded as an exciting young prospect in the Soviet Union when he landed in North America in September 1991. He headed to the NHL, accompanied…

Categories Canucks History, Hockey History

Canucks Should Think Twice About Trading Virtanen

James Sneddon | March 2, 2021

It has been speculated that Jake Virtanen will leave the Vancouver Canucks before the NHL trade deadline. The 24-year-old signed a two-year contract with the Canucks in October 2020, but…

Categories Boston Bruins, Vancouver Canucks

Canucks’ Horvat Staking Claim for Olympic Roster Spot

James Sneddon | February 22, 2021

The Winter Olympics in Beijing are less than one year away, and many national hockey teams are beginning to decide on final rosters. Team Canada head coach Alain Vigneault has…

Categories Olympics, Vancouver Canucks

Canucks See Big Potential in Prospect Carson Focht

James Sneddon | February 19, 2021

The Utica Comets are known for being the Vancouver Canucks’ AHL affiliate, as well as a team that helps to develop many draft picks into NHL players. The Comets have…

Categories Canucks Prospects, Editor's Choice, Utica Comets

Canucks Prospect Podkolzin Benefits From International Experience

James Sneddon | February 16, 2021

The 2019 NHL Entry Draft was important for Vasily Podkolzin. The Russian forward was predicted to be a top-five pick, but his approach to the draft was more level-headed than…

Categories Canucks History

Canucks’ Pettersson Getting Form Back at the Right Time

James Sneddon | February 2, 2021

There is no doubt that the Vancouver Canucks expect center Elias Pettersson to continue to thrive this season. The Swede has become a very important player in the team ever…

Categories Vancouver Canucks

Canucks May Regret Not Re-Signing Tyler Toffoli

James Sneddon | January 28, 2021

With the realigned divisions for 2020-21, NHL teams will play each other up to three times in a row to avoid excessive travel. The Vancouver Canucks have split their playing…

Categories Vancouver Canucks

Canucks Can Make Quinn Hughes the Team’s Cornerstone

James Sneddon | January 24, 2021

The NHL is constantly producing solid defensive players, many of whom have made a heavy impact on the game’s style. The need for an attacking-minded defenseman has become more of…

Categories Vancouver Canucks
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