NHL Rumors: Ristolainen, Turris, Kreider, More Kyle Gipe | October 2, 2019 In today’s NHL Rumors coverage, we look Sportsnet’s Mike Johnston’s early-season trade candidate list and who was claimed off waivers yesterday. Plus, New York Rangers general manager Jeff Gorton made…
New-Look Canucks Confident Heading into Season Opener The Canadian Press | October 1, 2019 VANCOUVER — While Quinn Hughes is looking forward to his rookie season, the young Vancouver Canucks defenceman isn’t relishing his first assignment of the year — defending Oilers juggernaut Connor McDavid. “I think you’ve got to be caref…
Making Sense of the Canucks’ 23-Man Roster Matthew Zator | October 1, 2019 The Vancouver Canucks had some tough decisions to make after Adam Gaudette busted down the door during the preseason. General manager Jim Benning and head coach Travis Green both made…
Canucks’ Brock Boeser Cleared to Play on Opening Night The Canadian Press | September 30, 2019 BURNABY, B.C. — Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser has been cleared to return to action after suffering a concussion last week, but he still believes the play that caused the injury was “pretty dirty.” Boeser returned to full practic…
Young Stars, Depth Additions to Dictate Canucks’ Success The Canadian Press | September 30, 2019 VANCOUVER — After bolstering their ranks with some veteran talent over the summer, the Vancouver Canucks have set their sights on returning to the playoffs. Whether they make it will depend on the team’s young stars, said coach Travis Green. “Ther…
Canucks Weekly: Boeser, Pettersson, Gaudette & More Matthew Zator | September 30, 2019 Welcome to Canucks Weekly, where you can catch up on the past week of the Vancouver Canucks throughout the 2019-20 season. From trending topics to news and notes, this is…
Canucks’ Boeser Back Skating After Concussion The Canadian Press | September 28, 2019 VANCOUVER — Brock Boeser returned to the ice with his Vancouver Canucks teammates Saturday morning less than a week after suffering a concussion in pre-season play. The right-winger wore a non-contact jersey at the practice but spent about half an hour…
Vancouver Canucks 2019-20 Season Preview Matthew Zator | September 28, 2019 With the preseason completed and rosters being pared down as we speak, the Vancouver Canucks are about to embark on their 50th Anniversary season. It promises to be a nostalgic…
Is J.T. Miller Worth the Canucks’ 2020 First-Round Draft Pick? Shane Wilson | September 28, 2019 Half of you have already decided on “no, he isn’t” as your answer, but you may be wrong. In the brief time J.T. Miller has been with the Vancouver Canucks,…
Rookies Key in Arizona Coyotes 4-2 Pre-Season Win over Vancouver Canucks The Canadian Press | September 27, 2019 VANCOUVER — Some young talents stepped up for the Arizona Coyotes Thursday night, helping the team to a 4-2 pre-season win over the Vancouver Canucks. Rookies Lane Pederson and Barrett Hayton had goals for Arizona, while Victor Soderstro…
Brady Tkachuk, Ottawa Senators Beat Vancouver Canucks 6-2 The Canadian Press | September 26, 2019 VANCOUVER — Brady Tkachuk had two goals and two assists and Craig Anderson stopped 44-of-46 shots, leading the Ottawa Senators to a 6-2 pre-season win over the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday. Connor Brown, Filip Chlapik, Thomas Chabot and Artem An…
Canucks’ Boeser, Fantenberg in Concussion Protocol The Canadian Press | September 24, 2019 BURNABY, B.C. — Vancouver Canucks coach Travis Green says forward Brock Boeser and defenceman Oscar Fantenberg are both in concussion protocol. Neither player was on the ice Tuesday as the Canucks practised in Burnaby, B.C. Fantenberg left Monday night…