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Canucks Penalty Kill & Defence Rejuvenated Under Scott Walker

Matthew Zator | December 9, 2021

It was only a few days ago that the Vancouver Canucks were in turmoil with fans ready to pack it in for the season. Now, not so much as they…

Canucks Preseason Penalty Kill Is Cause for Concern

Adam Kierszenblat | October 9, 2021

One of the concerns this preseason for the Vancouver Canucks has been the penalty kill. The team has a 70 percent efficiency rate and has had problems clearing the puck…

Canucks Mailbag: Podkolzin, Demko, Shaw, Green & More

Matthew Zator | October 1, 2021

Welcome to the first edition of the Vancouver Canucks Mailbag, where I answer hot button questions from you, the fans! Preseason is underway and Canucks hockey has returned to the West…

Canucks’ Brad Shaw Will Have Impact on Penalty Killing Units

Matthew Zator | August 26, 2021

When Alex Edler left the Vancouver Canucks and signed a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Kings, he took his 180 shot blocks and league-leading 180:12 of shorthanded ice time…

Canucks Defensive Game Will Improve With Shaw Behind the Bench

Matthew Zator | June 12, 2021

On Wednesday the Vancouver Canucks made a critical addition to their coaching staff by hiring veteran assistant coach and former NHL defensive defenceman Brad Shaw. Previously employed by the Columbus…

This Season’s Best Acquisition: Columbus’ Brad Shaw

Mark Scheig | December 26, 2016

The summer is when teams make necessary moves to ready themselves for the upcoming season. Whether it’s the decision to sign a key free-agent, or the hard decision to make…

Identifying Possible Candidates to Replace Samuelsson

Glen Miller | June 2, 2016

It seems as if the Rangers will have a change behind the bench after all. No, the team didn’t suddenly reverse course and sack head coach Alain Vigneault, but one…

The 2014-15 St. Louis Blues; Dissecting the Leadership Part II

Jeff Ponder | May 11, 2015

It has certainly been a ride for Ken Hitchcock and the St. Louis Blues. For the better part of four seasons, Hitchcock has been the man behind the home bench…

Ian Cole Solidifies Roster Spot After Blues Trade

Jeff Ponder | November 16, 2014

Heading into the 2010-11 season, there was one spot on the St. Louis Blues’ blue line with two young players vying for it. The Blues’ fourth overall pick in 2008,…

Ken Hitchcock Contract Extension, Kirk Muller Signing

Mike Poepping | May 16, 2014

Head coach Ken Hitchcock saw his contract with the St. Louis Blues extended through the 2014-2015 season last week, and Kirk Muller was hired on as an assistant, but was…

The John Tortorella Saga: Is St. Louis a Fit?

Mike Poepping | May 2, 2014

There have been many things said about Coach John Tortorella in the media over his career, most of them as forgettable as his lackluster job in Vancouver this past season.…

Five candidates to coach the Flames in 2012-13

Ryan Pike | April 6, 2012

After three seasons outside of the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Calgary Flames head coach Brent Sutter will reach the end of his contract at the end of the regular season.…

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