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While NFL training camp is controlling the sports airwaves, it isn’t the only training camp that is soon to take place. The NHL season feels like it ended just a few days ago, but 2023 training camp is about to commence in roughly a month. Across the league, veterans will want to sharpen their steel […]

The Vancouver Canucks chose defenseman Tom Willander with their first-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft in late June. Willander emerged as a fast riser heading into draft night and seemed a safe bet to go in the first round. Given his fast rise up the board, there’s an interesting tidbit you may not know. […]

For much of the last decade, the Vancouver Canucks have been in a state of turmoil. They’ve made the playoffs just twice in the last 10 seasons, with one of those appearances coming in the expanded 2020 postseason. Along the way, they’ve made some brutal trades and free agency signings, which has largely contributed to […]

The 2023 NHL Draft is not necessarily thin on defense. Rather there just isn’t much in the way of high-end blueline talent to be had outside of David Reinbacher and Axel Sandin Pellikka. However, there is one name rising through the draft that fans should keep their eyes on. Swedish blueliner Tom Willander has emerged […]

At last year’s NHL Draft, Slovakian hockey won the day. Juraj Slafkovsky went first overall to the Montreal Canadiens. And the New Jersey Devils followed that up by selecting Simon Nemec. It was the first time two Slovkain players went 1-2 in NHL Draft history. This year, there’s another top prospect from Slovakia. Dalibor Dvorsky […]

The Vancouver Canucks are in no rush to extend their best player, Elias Pettersson, but general manager Patrik Allvin is looking forward to having the star center in Vancouver for the long haul. “I think Elias is a top player for this team, and his performance over the last season put him in the top […]

The 2023 NHL Draft is one week away, and there is a lot of intrigue around this class. This class is considered one of the deepest in recent memory with talent up and down the board. This year, one of my personal favorite prospects is Brandon Wheat Kings center Nate Danielson. Danielson went top 10 […]

The Vancouver Canucks are in a weird spot after missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs this past season. Vancouver has a roster with some talent on it. They are not one of the worst teams in the league by any means. And yet, the Canucks can’t seem to make the playoffs despite that talent. On top […]

The Vancouver Canucks took advantage of the NHL’s first off-season buyout window in a historic way. Vancouver has bought out veteran defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson in a move with drastic consequences in the short and long-term future. Ekman-Larsson’s buyout is the largest ordinary course buyout in the NHL’s salary cap era, according to Canucks reporter Thomas […]

It’s no secret that Vancouver Canucks forward JT Miller is an excellent hockey player — but he’s also a great golfer, and he put his skills to the test at a US Open qualifier in Pittsburgh over the weekend. Miller was among 77 golfers who competed in the one-day, 18-hole event at The Club in […]

A pair of franchises playing for pride down the final stretch of the regular season will go toe-to-toe as the Vancouver Canucks take on the Anaheim Ducks. Join us for our NHL odds series where our Canucks-Ducks prediction and pick will be made. After being blanked 3-0 by the King late last night, the Canucks har […]

The Vancouver Canucks take on the Los Angeles Kings Monday night! This game will continue our NHL odds series as we hand out a Canucks-Kings prediction and pick. We will also tell you how to watch the game. The Canucks have 79 points on the season. They were eliminated from the playoffs a while ago, […]

The Chicago Blackhawks will look to build off of their first win in quite some time as they head out north of the border to face off with the Vancouver Canucks. Let’s check out our NHL odds series where our Blackhawks-Canucks prediction and pick will be made. After finally erasing an eight-game losing streak after outlasting […]

The Seattle Kraken hope to get back to their winning ways as they take the short trip to Vancouver to face the Canucks. We continue our NHL odds series with a Kraken-Canucks prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Kraken is coming off a massive 8-1 win in their last outing over the Arizona Coyotes. Scoring has […]

The NHL has tried to establish itself as the North American professional sports league that welcomes all participants, including those that identify as LGBTQ+. However, a number of player have opted not to wear Pride jerseys for a variety of reasons. The latest is winger Andrei Kuzmenko of the Vancouver Canucks, who will not wear […]

A pair of teams from Canada will be all the rage on Friday, as the Calgary Flames clash with the Vancouver Canucks. Join us for our NHL odds series where our Flames-Canucks prediction and pick will be made. It all comes down to this! With only seven games remaining, the Flames have secured back-to-back victories and […]

The Vancouver Canucks are in St. Louis to take on the Blues Tuesday night! Check out our NBA odds series as we hand out a Canucks-Blues prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Vancouver is one of the hottest teams in the NHL right now. However, with 73 […]

A Western Conference Showdown is on tap for this Saturday as the Vancouver Canucks will look to hand the Dallas Stars a six straight loss head-to-head. Join us for our NHL odds series where our Canucks-Stars prediction and pick will be revealed. Although Vancouver’s playoff chances are grim, the Canucks have come out victorious in three […]

The San Jose Sharks travel north of the border to take on the Vancouver Canucks in a Pacific division matchup. This game will continue our NHL odds series with a prediction and a pick. We will also tell you how to watch the game. The San Jose Sharks are the second-worst team in the league. […]

Hockey night in America continues on this Tuesday as the Vegas Golden Knights take on the Vancouver Canucks in prime time action! Join us for our NHL odds series where our Golden Knights-Canucks prediction and pick will be revealed. The Golden Knights are currently in the running for the top overall spot in the west, and […]

The New Jersey Devils have decided they are not done adding after the Timo Meier trade. They have struck another deal in the waning hours before the NHL trade deadline. The Devils have acquired forward Curtis Lazar from the Vancouver Canucks on Friday. Going back to Vancouver is a 2024 fourth-round pick. Lazar has had […]

There are always one or two moves around the NHL trade deadline that just take the hockey world by surprise. Not because the trade is necessarily bad, but because a player no one thought was on the market was dealt. This season, that trade is the acquisition of Filip Hronek for the Vancouver Canucks. The […]

The NHL trade deadline arrives at 3 PM ET on Friday, but don’t tell general managers that. They are getting their business done early, with the latest move seeing the Vancouver Canucks pull off a shocking move to acquire defenseman Filip Hronek. The Canucks acquired Hronek from the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday, along with […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been a busy bunch from behind the desk Tuesday. In what was their third trade over the last few hours, the Maple Leafs have acquired defenseman Luke Schenn from the Vancouver Canucks, the team announced via its official Twitter account. The Maple Leafs coughed up a pick in the third […]

The NHL trade deadline is on March 3, but teams are working the phones well ahead of that date. However, players are also angling for moves themselves. One example of this is Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser. Boeser is on the trade block as the Canucks look to sell at the NHL trade deadline. His […]

The Vancouver Canucks rarely win games these days, but they can win back-to-back for the first time this 2023 later this Tuesday night when they go up against the Nashville Predators. The Predators are fresh off an ugly loss and are looking to pick up the pieces with a strong performance – and a victory, […]

The Vancouver Canucks are entering a new period for their franchise. Between now and the March 3 NHL trade deadline, the team will trade veterans and expiring contracts for future assets. One player likely on the move is veteran defenseman Luke Schenn. In fact, Schenn may be on the move sooner rather than later. David […]

An inter-conference matchup is on tap for this evening as the Vancouver Canucks take on the New York Islanders in what should be an absolute treat. Join us for our NHL odds series, where our Canucks-Islanders prediction and pick will be revealed. Fresh off of back-to-back devastating losses that have pushed Vancouver’s record to a […]

The Bo Horvat blockbuster trade has left the Vancouver Canucks without a captain. Being without a captain isn’t a total rarity in the NHL, at least in recent years. However, the trade has led to a bit of a restructuring of the player leadership group in Vancouver. Forward Elias Pettersson and defenseman Quinn Hughes are […]

Bo Horvat is still processing his trade from the Vancouver Canucks to the New York Islanders from earlier in the week. However, he already knows who he wants to succeed him as captain in Vancouver: Elias Pettersson. Horvat gave his endorsement of his former teammate while speaking to the media before the NHL All-Star Skills […]

The New York Islanders made the first big splash of NHL trade season, acquiring Vancouver Canucks captain Bo Horvat on Monday. With the trade deadline more than a month away, the Islanders moved proactively to secure a deal for one of the top commodities on the market, and now GM Lou Lamoriello opened up on […]

The New York Islanders and Vancouver Canucks pulled off the first big blockbuster of this year’s NHL trade deadline season. Bo Horvat is headed to Long Island after spending the first eight and a half years of his career with the Canucks. The trade surprised Horvat, but many expected a deal to happen. Now the […]

The New York Islanders have made a huge splash ahead of the NHL trade deadline, snagging one of the market’s top forwards in Bo Horvat. The Islanders announced the trade on Monday, including the full details. As part of the deal, the Islanders are acquiring Horvat, while sending Anthony Beauvillier, Aatu Raty, and a conditional […]

The 2023 NHL trade deadline is rapidly approaching, and teams that are beginning to fade toward a rebuild could wind up being crucial sellers. Among the top names linked to a potential trade at the deadline is Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser. Amid the disarray within the organization and their less-than-ideal position in the standings, […]

The Vancouver Canucks made the worst-kept secret in hockey official on Sunday. Head coach Bruce Boudreau was fired, and Rick Tocchet was named as his replacement. Boudreau wore his emotions on his sleeve in his final games. Canucks fans showed their support for their now-former head coach with chants of “Bruce There It Is!” in […]

The Vancouver Canucks are in turmoil right now. They are far outside the playoff race, and have just fired head coach Bruce Boudreau in what was the worst kept secret in hockey. On top of that, they are shopping their captain on the trade market. Canucks star Bo Horvat is almost certain to be traded […]

The Vancouver Canucks have parted ways with head coach Bruce Boudreau, and other members of the coaching staff, after months of speculation that the decision was on the way. Boudreau, who has been aware that he was going to be fired by the Canucks for most of this NHL season, was finally cut loose on […]

Vancouver Canucks head coach Bruce Boudreau has been disrespected by the organization’s ownership and management over the past week amid rumors of his imminent firing, but fans showed their respect for the veteran bench boss in the team’s 4-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night. Fans can be seen chanting the signature “Bruce […]

The Vancouver Canucks find themselves in a bit of a mess right about now, with Jim Rutherford going as far as to say that the situation requires “major surgery.” With the NHL trade deadline looming, the Canucks are expected to look to trade star center Bo Horvat, rather than sign him to a big-money contract […]