Tyler Halsey
Vancouver Canucks writer for The Hockey Writers. Former Nashville Predators prospect writer for DobberProspects and Canucks writer for CanucksInSeven.
Author's Posts
Canucks' Nikita Tryamkin and the Salary Cap Struggle
May 21st, 2020 Things between enigmatic defenceman Nikita Tryamkin and the Vancouver Canucks are heating up. A couple of weeks ago, TSN1040 and The Athletic Vancouver contributor Rick Dhaliwal provided an update on the status of the enigmatic Russian blueliner, among other things. Before going any further here, check out Rick's post...
Pick One Canuck: Elias Pettersson or Quinn Hughes
May 7th, 2020 The timeless question of how to build the perfect hockey team has never truly been answered. Everyone, from general managers to the average fan, seems to have a different opinion on how their team should be built. Some teams try and build from the back out, prioritizing goaltending and defence. There are people who believe the...
Canucks' Best & Worst Trades All-Time
April 9th, 2020 The Vancouver Canucks have a long history of franchise-altering transactions. Through their history, team management has never been shy about pulling the trigger on the big deal. It seems every year the Canucks make at least one major transaction that sets the entire hockey world abuzz. While Vancouver may not be shy in making a...
Canucks' Josh Leivo Is a Key Cog for the Future
March 28th, 2020 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. Vancouver Canucks...
3 Steps to Bolster the Canucks Blue Line Next Season
March 21st, 2020 No matter what Vancouver Canucks general manager Jim Benning does, it seems as though defence is a key topic every offseason. Though much improved in the 2019-20 season through the additions of Quinn Hughes, Tyler Myers and Jordie Benn, the impending salary cap crunch may squeeze hardnosed blueliner Chris Tanev and local favourite...
Canucks' Goaltending Options for Next Season
March 13th, 2020 It probably isn't bold to say Vancouver Canucks goaltender Jacob Markstrom has been the team's best player this season. With all due respect to Elias Pettersson, Quinn Hughes, and J.T. Miller, it's been Markstrom who has, at times, carried this team to victories. When he went down with injury, his absence was felt immediately. The...
