According to Jim Rutherford, the Vancouver Canucks are currently not actively seeking alterations to their existing roster or considering trading top prospects as the trade deadline approaches. However, Rutherford acknowledged the unpredictable nature of the market and conceded that they would respond to market demands. That could mean trading their first-round pick or moving a…
In a takeaways game review featuring the Canucks versus the Blackhawks, as Vancouver Canucks’ Rick Tocchet noted in his post-game media interview, the team scored two quick first-period goals and then coasted it in. The result was a strong display of hockey mastery when the best team in the NHL played the second-worst team –…
The Toronto Maple Leafs lost a high-scoring game last night to the Vancouver Canucks. Going down 3-0, then coming back to tie it up, only to lose 6-4, it was not the team’s best effort. While a win would have put the Maple Leafs back on a more positive trajectory, it wasn’t all bad. There…
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The Vancouver Canucks are poised to announce a contract extension for Jim Rutherford, the president of hockey operations, according to a report by TSN’s Farhan Lalji. Lalji is not the only one suggesting a deal is almost finalized. As per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the anticipated three-year deal will secure Rutherford’s position until 2027, marking his…
“We’re going to hear a lot of crazy rumors with Vancouver. I think Vancouver’s going to be the rumour centre of the NHL over the next little while,” Elliotte Friedman said on Monday’s 32 Thoughts podcast. Doubling down on the idea that they might be among the busier teams this season, he added, “You’re going to start…
In a display of how much Canadians care for their players and came out in droves to vote for the All-Star game, NHL fans have ensured a strong presence for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Vancouver Canucks at the 2024 NHL All-Star Weekend. The final 12 names were revealed on Saturday as the votes for…
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The Vancouver Canucks went into New York a single point behind the New York Rangers but left a point ahead after a solid win in a meeting of two top Division teams. The final score was 6-3, with the Canucks (Pacific Division) coming from a goal behind to take a 3-1 first period lead over…
In a recent segment on the Donnie and Dhali Show, Rick Dhaliwal delved into the implications of William Nylander’s new deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs on the ongoing contract negotiations with Elias Pettersson of the Vancouver Canucks. While some insiders, including Elliotte Friedman, suggest that Pettersson’s decision isn’t contingent on Nylander’s deal, it is…
