Posts About "Elias Pettersson"
Canucks News & Rumors: Pettersson, Hughes, Markstrom & More
August 7th, 2020 On Thursday afternoon, the Vancouver Canucks beat the Minnesota Wild 3-0 to take a 2-1 lead in their best-of-five qualifying series. It was almost a game of last-man-standing, and the Canucks outlasted the Wild in a penalty-filled, mean-spirited matchup to move within a game of advancing to the team’s first playoff...
7 Takeaways From Canucks' Exhibition Loss to the Jets
July 30th, 2020 Four months and 18 days, that's how long it was since the Vancouver Canucks played a hockey game of any kind. So you can imagine what it was like for Canucks Nation to finally see the likes of Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes or any Canuck for that matter show off their skills on Wednesday night. Granted, it was a little strange to...
Projecting Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes' Next Contracts
July 28th, 2020 Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes have made it obvious that they will become the cornerstones for the Vancouver Canucks for years to come. The two have impressed in their short careers but still have a lot more to give. With their amazing potential, general manager Jim Benning needs to sign both of them soon. Contract...
Vancouver Canucks All-Time Team
July 21st, 2020 Over the course of their 50-year history, the Vancouver Canucks have had many memorable and legendary players walk the halls of Rogers Arena and the Pacific Coliseum. With the 50th anniversary season now completed, I thought it would be interesting to assemble an all-time Canucks team. Too bad we can't go back in time and grab these...
Last Vancouver Canuck to Win Each Award
July 17th, 2020 The Vancouver Canucks are celebrating their 50th season in the NHL this season. Players, coaches and general managers have won 15 awards while representing the team. With the announcements of the award nominees, it is an appropriate time to look at the last Canuck to win each award. Hart Memorial Trophy: Henrik Sedin (2009-10) In...
Canucks' 2010s First-Round Picks Ranked
July 7th, 2020 The first few drafts of the 2010s were not particularly kind to the Vancouver Canucks when it came to first-round picks. Though, once Jim Benning took over as general manager, their luck seemed to change. Since 2014, they have made seven first-round selections, and only three of them are not on the roster right now. Not only that, but...
Canucks Dream Scenario: Drafting Lafrenière
June 27th, 2020 After an unprecedented result in the Draft Lottery on Friday, the Vancouver Canucks actually have a 12.5 percent chance of drafting first overall in the 2020 NHL Draft. That is if they end up losing to the Minnesota Wild in the upcoming play-in round. Now no one wants their team to lose, but that shouldn't stop us from dreaming of a...
Canucks Look Good for Playoff Series Against the Wild
May 28th, 2020 Now that the NHL has officially announced the 24-team playoff format, we know that the Vancouver Canucks will be playing the Minnesota Wild in the first round of the modified postseason. Too bad we will have to potentially wait until the end of July to watch the boys in blue and green take to the ice again. Nevertheless, hockey is back...
Canucks' Projected Lineup for the 2020 Playoffs
May 19th, 2020 There has been a lot of discussion lately about what the Vancouver Canucks' lineup will look like when hockey ultimately returns. For the first time since the beginning of the 2019-20 season, they could have a roster with zero injuries. That's exciting, especially when you look at the depth this team has right now. Additionally, with...
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 News & Rumors: Brome, Pettersson, Markstrom & Prospects
April 26th, 2020 Although the NHL’s regular-season play is suspended, the Vancouver Canucks are still generating news. Little of that news involves players on the ice – except for Elias Pettersson who’s skating back in Sweden, which apparently is upsetting others in the NHL. Other Canucks players are spending time self-isolating at home during the...
Canucks Roundtable: Team Awards, Memorable Moments & the Playoffs
April 17th, 2020 Hello Canucks fans and welcome to the first roundtable of the season! Even though the season isn't technically over yet, we thought it would be a fun exercise to give our takes on who should receive the ever-popular team awards. So join the Canucks staff of Matthew Zator, Landon Kapusianyk, Sartaaj Bhullar, Noah Strang, and Tyler...
Vancouver Canucks News & Rumors: Pettersson, Rathbone, Miller & More
March 28th, 2020 With the NHL play suspended for the foreseeable future, it seemed as if it might be time to look at some of the news that’s emerging from the Vancouver Canucks organization and review where the season stands just in case it will be officially over sometime in the near future. Related: Vancouver Canucks News & Rumors: Markstrom,...
