Posts About "Chris Tanev"
Maple Leafs' 4 Free Agent Defence Targets
July 3rd, 2020 At this point, the Stanley Cup would have been awarded, we’d know where Alexis Lafreniere has ended up, and we’d be at the start of the free-agent frenzy period. Unfortunately, the world had other plans. Related: The Worst Free-Agent Signings in NHL History While the NHL schedule has been thrown off due to the COVID-19...
Vancouver Canucks News & Rumors: Tanev, Markstrom & the Postseason
June 17th, 2020 In this edition of Vancouver Canucks News & Rumors, I want to share news about two players who have been with the team for a while – Chris Tanev and Jacob Markstrom. Both are set to become unrestricted free agents and it will be an interesting and difficult offseason to see if and how the organization negotiates new deals....
Pick One Canuck: Chris Tanev or Troy Stecher
June 10th, 2020 The Vancouver Canucks will be facing quite the conundrum with a number of key players hitting free agency this offseason. When the dust settles at the beginning of 2020-21, who will be left standing? Chris Tanev and Troy Stecher are two defencemen in the same lake, but in different boats, as one is an unrestricted free agent (UFA) while...
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Red Wings, Maple Leafs, CBA, More
June 6th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is news out of Vancouver that Chris Tanev seems to believe his options are limited if he wants to stay in Vancouver. There is speculation out of Detroit as to who the Red Wings might let walk and who they might keep. In Toronto, Maple Leafs players are starting to get tested in preparation for a...
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...
Maple Leafs Need Projected Salary Cap Increase
March 11th, 2020 After general manager meetings wrapped up in Boca Raton last week, teams are looking forward to Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly's announcement of the projected salary cap increase which is said to be in the range of $84 million to $88.2 million. Related: Maple Leafs - Whipping Boys of the Past Decade With the current salary cap at...
Canucks Find Help in Projected Salary Cap
March 7th, 2020 Earlier this week, the NHL announced that the projected salary cap for next season will be between $84 and $88.2 million. With that news, the Vancouver Canucks will have a projected minimum of $20.5 million in cap space for the offseason. If the salary cap is at $88.2 million, the Canucks will have $24.7 million in cap space. This helps...
Canucks Team News: Markstrom, Boeser, Hughes & More
December 24th, 2019 The Vancouver Canucks won their third straight game with a 4-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on home ice when rookie defenseman Quinn Hughes scored a power-play goal halfway through the third period. The team was behind 2-1 starting the period, but a three-goal rally secured the Canucks’ victory. Related: Canucks News...
Tanev Scores in OT, Pettersson Has 2 Goals as Canucks Top Golden Knights
December 20th, 2019 VANCOUVER — Chris Tanev scored in overtime to lift the Vancouver Canucks to a 5-4 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday. Elias Pettersson scored twice for the Canucks (17-15-4) and Antoine Roussel and Tanner Pearson had the other goal...
Canucks Weekly: Tanev, Miller, November Curse & More
November 11th, 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 your weekly update on all things Canucks. November has begun, and the Canucks have only four points in the standings so far. After accumulating 17 points in the...
Vancouver Canucks News: Pettersson, Demko, Baertschi, Hughes & More
November 10th, 2019 The last few games have been less than stellar for the Vancouver Canucks. After looking like world-beaters by taking points in 12 of the team’s last 13 games, the Canucks have lost two straight going into Sunday’s brother versus brother (Quinn Hughes vs. Jack Hughes) showdown against the New Jersey Devils. Related: Pettersson Is...
Canucks Player News: Hughes, Pettersson, Tanev, Pearson, Markstrom
October 15th, 2019 After a tough start on the road, the Vancouver Canucks came home for three games. The team won the first two of those games, including an 8-2 drubbing of a road-weary Los Angeles Kings team. Although the Kings were tired, a win is a win – scoring eight goals represented a nice victory for fans at the team’s home opener when a new...
NHL Rumors: Ristolainen, Turris, Kreider, More
October 2nd, 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 comments regarding Chris Kreider's extension talks. Related: NHL Rumors: Sabres, DeBrincat, AHL Expansion, More Sabres Holding Onto...
