Posts About "Tyler Myers"
Young Stars, Depth Additions to Dictate Canucks' Success
September 30th, 2019 VANCOUVER — After bolstering their ranks with some veteran talent over the summer, the Vancouver Canucks have set their sights on returning to the playoffs. Whether they make it will depend on the team's young stars, said coach Travis Green. "Ther...
Setting Expectations for Canucks' Offseason Additions
August 24th, 2019 Vancouver Canucks general manager Jim Benning did a lot of tweaks to the roster this offseason. When the dust settled, he added two top-six forwards and two very capable National Hockey League defencemen. Time will tell if these additions prove to be fruitful. As we all know, injuries and a lack of chemistry sometimes get in the...
The 5 Best NHL Players Born in Texas
July 29th, 2019 Several areas formerly thought of as non-traditional hockey markets are now being represented in the National Hockey League more than ever before, and Texas is no exception. Eight players born in the Lone Star State have appeared in the league in the past four years after only three had done so prior. This list is sure to change as...
Canucks' Power Play Can Become Elite
July 27th, 2019 This is all easier said than done, but when you've got players as offensively gifted as Elias Pettersson, Brock Boeser, and Quinn Hughes all on one team, chances are, your power play is going to be an effective one. Last season, though, the Vancouver Canucks' power play didn't have Hughes on it for the majority of the season, and even...
3 Reasons the Canucks Will Be Tougher in 2019-20
July 14th, 2019 In a few short weeks, the Vancouver Canucks have transformed into a tougher, more balanced team both up front and on the backend. Judging by the recent acquisitions made by general manager Jim Benning, this has been the plan from the beginning of the offseason. The question of team toughness has always been a point of contention....
Canucks Sign Benn and Myers in a Homecoming of Sorts
July 4th, 2019 The Vancouver Canucks' blueline, without a doubt, has lacked an intimidation factor in seasons past. When guys like Kevin Bieksa, Willie Mitchell and Matthias Öhlund depart from your team, you can feel the physicality level falter a bit. Your young stars might pay the price, and if you don't have the muscle to keep the crease clear for...
