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The players unions of professional leagues are made to create a channel of communication between league offices and their players. While the unions can be at odds with themselves, like the MLBPA is over the salary cap, the change that they introduction is mostly positive. However, the players unions in the NFL and Major League […]

The Vancouver Canucks endured a major setback in the 2024-2025 season. Sadly, their struggles in stopping the puck were a major reason why they failed to make the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. While some may believe that their starting goalie is a problem, it is a logical fallacy. The Canucks must not trade Thatcher Demko […]

The Vancouver Canucks finished outside of the playoffs once again this year. It was the fourth time in five years that the Canucks did not make it to the playoffs. They won the Pacific Division in 2024, but took a step back this season. The Canucks have already made offseason moves to move back to […]

The Vancouver Canucks are at a crossroads after an incredibly disappointing season. Now, they must figure out if one of their best players has flatlined or merely had a bad season. There are several key questions to consider as the Canucks decide whether to trade Elias Pettersson in the 2025 offseason. This wouldn’t have even […]

The Vancouver Canucks have watched the entire trajectory of the franchise completely be upended in just one year. Last May, the Canucks had just taken the Edmonton Oilers to seven games in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and looked like they were going to be contenders for years to come. Fast forward […]

The Winnipeg Jets won the Presidents’ Trophy as the top team in the NHL this year, but the Jets fell in six games to the Stars in the second round of the playoffs. Now the Jets have multiple decisions to make regarding the offseason, including the restricted free agency of Gabriel Vilardi. We look at […]

For the seventh straight year, the Anaheim Ducks did not make the playoffs. This playoff drought has already led the Ducks to make a change at coach, but also has them looking to make roster changes to hopefully make a playoff run. One of the major decisions to be made for the Ducks is regarding […]

The Vancouver Canucks had Brock Boeser on the trade market during the 2024-25 campaign. He had some struggles on the ice following a 40-goal campaign the year before. The Canucks elected not to trade the veteran forward this year. As a result, they could lose Boeser in NHL Free Agency for nothing this summer. Boeser […]

After the Vancouver Canucks and Rick Tocchet parted ways, the franchise found its next head coach. Adam Foote will be replacing Tocchet, according to Darren Dreger of TSN. The move comes after a disappointing Canucks season, which was highlighted by drama. For starters, wingers Elias Pettersson and JT Miller never saw eye to eye and […]

Former Vancouver Canucks coach Rick Tocchet may not be unemployed for long. There are three teams interested in hiring Tocchet as head coach, per TSN. They are the Seattle Kraken, Boston Bruins and Philadelphia Flyers. One of those teams may have the inside track on hiring the veteran coach. “The Flyers want to be aggressive. […]

The Colorado Avalanche are facing elimination headed into Game 6 against the Dallas Stars. But before they play that game, they got great news about their regular season performance. Cale Makar was announced as a Norris Trophy finalist, alongside Canucks captain Quinn Hughes and Blue Jackets star Zach Werenski. Quinn Hughes, Cale Makar and Zach […]

It’s a decision that won’t go over well with Vancouver Canucks fans, but Rick Tocchet decided on Tuesday to move on from the team. The front office has modelled the Canucks after a Tocchet-coached squad, but they’ll now be one of seven teams in the market for a new head coach this season. There was […]

The Vancouver Canucks and Rick Tocchet are going to part ways. This was not a traditional firing, as the team originally declined his option to work on a long-term extension. But just days later, the two sides are parting ways. Sportsnet Elliotte Friedman broke the news Tuesday afternoon. “There is word this afternoon that Rick […]

The Vancouver Canucks have missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the ninth time in the past 12 seasons. Even after last year’s division title and second-round Game 7 loss, they have a lot to fix. President Jim Rutherford and GM Patrik Allvin need to make trades this offseason to improve the Canucks. Which positions should […]

It’s no stranger that Elias Pettersson didn’t have a great season for the Vancouver Canucks. After the team missed the playoffs, general manager Patrik Allvin and President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford explained more about what Pettersson needs to do. “He’s gonna have to buy into being a complete player,” Rutherford said via Farhan Lalji […]

The Vancouver Canucks just finished up a frustrating 2024-2025 season that brought a lot of change, and although defenseman Quinn Hughes is still under contract for two more seasons, there is some uncertainty when it comes to whether or not he will remain with the organization for the rest of his career. Canucks president Jim […]

The Vancouver Canucks have missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the fourth time in five years. Everything went wrong this year, from a Quinn Hughes injury to a JT Miller trade, and they missed the postseason. The Canucks declined an option in coach Rick Tocchet’s contract, reopening rumors about the Philadelphia Flyers opening. “Canucks GM […]

The Vancouver Canucks have missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the fourth time in five years. After last year’s division title, they got off to a solid start to the year. But they scuffled through the rest of the season, winning only 24 of their final 57 games. The Canucks move toward an offseason that […]

The Vancouver Canucks had a rough 2024-25 season that has resulted in their missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs. One player at the forefront of the team this season is forward Elias Pettersson. He had some sort of issue with JT Miller during the season before Miller was traded. And he had an overall disappointing season […]

The Vancouver Canucks may lose Brock Boeser this summer. Boeser is a free agent at the end of the season. The Canucks winger was involved in trade rumors around the deadline in early March, as well. What lies ahead for the veteran remains to be seen. But a future outside of Vancouver is a realistic […]

Two teams concluding their regular season face off as the Vegas Golden Knights visit the Vancouver Canucks. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Golden Knights-Canucks prediction and pick. The Golden Knights come into Tuesday night sitting at 49-22-9 on the year. That places them in first place in the Pacific […]

Quinn Hughes tied Alexander Edler for the most points by a defenseman in Vancouver Canucks history during Saturday’s 2–1 overtime win against the San Jose Sharks. He notched his 409th career point with a secondary assist on the game-winner. Linus Karlsson and Jake DeBrusk found the net for Vancouver, as the team’s rising stars powered […]

The Minnesota Wild continue their road trip through Canada as they face the Vancouver Canucks. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Wild-Canucks prediction and pick. The Wild enter Friday night at 43-29-7, which places them in fourth in the Central Division. Still, the Wild could clinch a playoff spot on […]

The Vancouver Canucks are finally ending a disastrous 2024-25 season. A rift between JT Miller and Elias Pettersson forced the trade of the former and a soap opera of a season. They went from division champs in 2023-24 to missing the playoffs in 2024-25 and have big decisions to make. The Canucks are unlikely to […]

The Vancouver Canucks were officially eliminated from playoff contention this week. Coming off a great 2023-24 season, it’s been a hugely disappointing year for the Canucks. The team finished first in the Pacific Division last year, with an impressive 50-23-9 record. They also found themselves a win away from the Western Conference Final, before being […]

The Nashville Predators made a big splash in last year’s free agency when they acquired Steven Stamkos. It wasn’t the only money they spent, as they also signed Jonathan Marchessault and Brady Skjei. They looked ready for plenty of success, but now they sit in 30th place in the league and only have the draft […]

Quinn Hughes and the Vancouver Canucks are fighting for their playoff lives. Vancouver has had an up-and-down season. The Canucks have struggled at times, but they have also looked like a playoff team at other times. At this point, though, the margin of error is extremely small. There are only a handful of games left, […]

The Vancouver Canucks look to keep their playoff hopes alive as they face the Colorado Avalanche. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Canucks-Avalanche prediction and pick. The Canucks come into the game at 36-29-13 on the year, which is fifth in the Pacific Division. In their last game, the Cancucks […]

The final few games of the NHL regular season are starting to finish up and the playoff picture is taking shape. Some teams are battling for seeding while others are scrapping just to get into the wild card picture. The Vancouver Canucks fall into the latter category, and they need to get hot quickly in […]

The Vancouver Canucks’ playoff hopes are fading and it appears one of their best players could be done for the season. Elias Pettersson suffered an upper-body injury on March 22 and hasn’t played since. Insider Elliotte Friedman said it’s “unlikely” he suits up again before the campaign comes to a close, as revealed on Hockey […]

The Vancouver Canucks hit the road as they face the Dallas Stars. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Canucks-Stars prediction and pick. The Canucks come into the game sitting at 35-29-13 on the year, which places them in fifth in the Pacific Divison. The Canucks playoff hopes are fading, as […]

The Vancouver Canucks face an uphill battle to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs and unfortunately, they took a step in the wrong direction on Wednesday night. The Canucks were hammered 5-0 by the Seattle Kraken and now sit eight points out of the final Wild Card spot in the Western Conference. Following the stiff defeat, […]

The Vancouver Canucks are fading away in the Western Conference playoff race, and they’ll most likely have to play the last seven games of their regular-season without forward Filip Chytil. The 25-year-old was hit from behind by Chicago Blackhawks forward Jason Dickinson in the third period of a 6-2 win on March 15, and hasn’t […]

The Vancouver Canucks are falling out of the Western Conference playoff race. With the St Louis Blues surging through the finish line, it is looking like another spring without the playoffs in British Columbia. Combine that with the recent firing of Philadelphia Flyers head coach John Tortorella, rumors are swirling. But the Canucks are committed […]

Two teams fighting for playoff spots face off as the Vancouver Canucks face the Columbus Blue Jackets. It’s time to continue our NHL odds series with a Canucks-Blue Jackets prediction and pick. The Canucks come into the game at 34-26-12, which places them in fourth in the Pacific Divison. It has been a disappointing season […]

The Vancouver Canucks absolutely needed a win on the road against the New Jersey Devils on Monday night — and Thatcher Demko was one of the key reasons why they were able to come away with the two points. After missing 15 games with a lower-body injury, Demko returned to the lineup and made 22 […]

The New York Islanders continue their long homestand as they host the Vancouver Canucks. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with an Canucks-Islanders prediction and pick. The Canucks come into the game sitting at 33-26-12 on the year, placing them in fourth in the Pacific Division, and three points outside of a […]

Thatcher Demko might return to action on Monday against the New Jersey Devils, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. The Vancouver Canucks goaltender, sidelined since February 8, participated in practice on Sunday, signaling a potential comeback. Friedman also mentioned that Vancouver coach Rick Tocchet said Kevin Lankinen wasn’t feeling his best during Saturday’s matchup against the […]

The Vancouver Canucks were relatively quiet on NHL trade deadline day. But trades have been the story of this season for Vancouver. JT Miller is on the New York Rangers after a reported rift with forward Elias Pettersson. They kept Pettersson and winger Brock Boesert despite trade rumors. What does Kevin Lankinen’s contract mean for […]