Canucks’ “Lotto Line” Already Causing Problems for Opponents Scott Clarke | January 10, 2024 Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet – never afraid of switching up his lines – reopened a chapter of Canucks nostalgia by reuniting the former “Lotto Line” (consisting of Elias…
Can Pettersson, Hughes, Miller & Demko Steer Canucks Success? The Old Prof | January 8, 2024 Thus far, the Vancouver Canucks are having an incredible season. They have far surpassed fan expectations and those of hockey analysts. There’s little chance now, it seems, that they will…
Canucks’ Scorers Leading the League Early in 2023-24 Alex Wauthy | November 14, 2023 It’s an understatement to say that the Vancouver Canucks are exceeding expectations to begin this season. A franchise-best 11-3-1 start, five players producing at a point-per-game (P/G) rate or better,…
Canucks News & Rumors: Pettersson, Maurice, Brunette & More Sartaaj Bhullar | November 3, 2023 In this edition of the Vancouver Canucks News & Rumors, the NHL named Elias Pettersson as the second star of October. Also, multiple NHL coaches comment on the Canucks start…
Coach Rick Tocchet Successfully Reshaping Canucks Culture The Old Prof | November 2, 2023 As an academic, one of my research focuses was organizational leadership. Throughout my 41-year career at the University of Alberta, I wrote several books in this area. Now that I…
Canucks Have 3 Positive Storylines Emerging Early This Season Matthew Zator | October 30, 2023 The Vancouver Canucks have started the 2023-24 season on a tear going 5-2-1 along with a ton of positivity for the first time in what seems like a decade. In…
Canucks’ 3-Step Comeback Plan: Identify, Adapt & Execute The Old Prof | October 10, 2023 Looking back at the Vancouver Canucks’ tumultuous 2022-23 season, several glaring problems emerge that must be addressed if the team is to have a much improved 2023-24 campaign. Four Big…
Canucks’ J.T. Miller Brings the Gritty Leadership The Old Prof | October 6, 2023 When fans think of the Vancouver Canucks, they usually land on three key players: defenseman Quinn Hughes, forward Elias Pettersson, and goalie Thatcher Demko. These three are excellent players and…
Canucks’ 4 Best & 4 Worst Contracts Heading Into 2023-24 Sartaaj Bhullar | September 27, 2023 With pre-season games underway, we are nearing the opening day of the 2023-24 regular season. Vancouver Canucks‘ general manager Patrik Allvin and president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford have a…
Lightning’s Best Trades With the Vancouver Canucks Eugene Helfrick | August 29, 2023 A few weeks ago, fellow THW writer Scott Clark wrote an article about the best trades between the Vancouver Canucks and Tampa Bay Lightning from the perspective of the Canucks.…
Canucks’ 5 Burning Questions Heading Into 2023-24 Season Matthew Zator | August 28, 2023 A new NHL season brings new hope and of course, burning questions about what the campaign might bring. During the offseason, Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin didn’t make any…
3 Canucks Under the Microscope For 2023-24 Alex Wauthy | August 28, 2023 The Vancouver Canucks are entering the 2023-24 season with a lot of fresh faces on the roster. Teddy Blueger, Carson Soucy, Ian Cole, Matt Irwin, and Pius Suter are some new names…