Vancouver Canucks’ Best Trades With the San Jose Sharks Adam Kierszenblat | September 4, 2023 Welcome to the Vancouver Canucks best trades series. In this series, we at The Hockey Writers look back at the Canucks’ trading history with every NHL team and pick what we believe to be…
Canucks-Bruins Rivalry Resparked by Chara’s Comments Adam Kierszenblat | December 11, 2022 Another chapter was added to the historic 2011 Stanley Cup Final rivalry between the Vancouver Canucks and Boston Bruins, thanks to allegations made by former Bruins captain Zdeno Chara. On…
Canucks’ 2004 Draft: One of the Best in Team History Sartaaj Bhullar | December 3, 2020 In 2004, the Vancouver Canucks had one of the best drafts in team history. It was Dave Nonis’ first draft as an NHL general manager (GM) and he did not…
Canucks Arbitration History Gives Glimpses Into Virtanen’s Potential Future Jorden Puzzella | October 23, 2020 Break out the beers, the legend of #ShotgunJake will continue in Vancouver for another two years. On Oct. 22, the Vancouver Canucks avoided arbitration by re-signing Jake Virtanen to a…
What’s Next for Jannik Hansen? Trevor Beggs | July 22, 2018 We’re deep into the summer, yet one of the greatest Danish hockey players of all time remains without a contract. Jannik Hansen should have more in the tank, but one…
The Sharks’ Nordic Connection Zeke | March 10, 2017 When the puck dropped on opening night for the Sharks’ 2014-15 season, San Jose had a Nordic goalie but no Nordic skaters. For Thursday’s game between the Washington Capitals and San…
Preview: Sharks Look to Continue Dominance Over Capitals Zachary DeVine | March 9, 2017 The San Jose Sharks and Washington Capitals complete the season series as the Pacific Division leader welcomes the NHL’s top team to meet for the second and final time. The…
Sharks Add Scoring With Hansen Andrew Bet | March 3, 2017 The San Jose Sharks addressed their scoring depth by acquiring Jannik Hansen from the Vancouver Canucks. In exchange, the Sharks sent prospect Nikolay Goldobin and a fourth-round draft pick in…
Canucks Rebuild Proceeding With Skill Trevor Connors | March 2, 2017 The rebuild has begun in earnest in Vancouver. By trading veterans Alex Burrows and Jannik Hansen in advance of the NHL’s trade deadline, Vancouver Canucks general manager Jim Benning has…
Preview: Sharks & Canucks Deal, Now Play Zachary DeVine | March 2, 2017 The San Jose Sharks and Vancouver Canucks are familiar foes and face each often with both teams in the Pacific Division. The familiarity got a bit more real yesterday when the…
Canucks Finally Embracing the Rebuild Colin Gallant | March 2, 2017 Saying the last few years have been frustrating for Vancouver Canucks fans would be a massive understatement. The Canucks haven’t won a playoff round since they knocked out the San…
Sharks’ Deal Doesn’t Make Sense Zeke | March 1, 2017 On Tuesday night, the San Jose Sharks acquired Jannik Hansen from Vancouver for Nikolay Goldobin and a draft pick. It is a curious trade. Arriving Soon Hansen is a respectable player. He plays…