In today’s NHL Trade Talk recap (Oct 17, 2024), there was big news as the Dallas Stars signed goaltender Jake Oettinger, the Pittsburgh Penguins demoted Rutger McGroarty, there are questions about Elias Pettersson with the Vancouver Canucks, the Edmonton Oilers picked up a second-straight win after Leon Draisaitl was sent a message and are the…
Since signing an eight-year deal worth $11.6 million per season on March 3, 2024, Elias Pettersson has struggled on the ice, managing only one even-strength goal in his first game with the new contract. Despite tallying six goals and 15 assists over 36 games since then, all those goals have come from special teams, leaving…
The Vancouver Canucks struggled in their loss to Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night. The final score of 4-1 told the story well. While Conor Garland scored a power-play goal in the third period, it was too little to spark a comeback. With this defeat, the Canucks dropped to 0-1-2 on the season. For some…
There were plenty of takeaways as the Vancouver Canucks fell 3-2 to the Philadelphia Flyers in a shootout, marking their second straight game lost in extra time. Despite holding a lead heading into the third period, the Canucks couldn’t close out the game, with Morgan Frost scoring the deciding goal in the fifth round of…
Alex Edler, one of the best defensemen the Vancouver Canucks have ever had, recognizes that his franchise records won’t last forever—especially with new captain Quinn Hughes hot on his heels. When asked about the possibility of Hughes breaking his records, Edler wasn’t surprised. As you can see in the video below, he seemed proud. Edler…
One of the biggest surprises for the Vancouver Canucks over the past two seasons has been the emergence of Dakota Joshua. While he wasn’t on anyone’s radar when the Canucks signed him during the 2022 offseason, Joshua has since developed into a strong player for the team. Known for his relentless motor, physicality, and heart,…
Patrik Allvin, GM of the Vancouver Canucks acquired defenseman Erik Brannstrom from the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday in exchange for Tucker Poolman and a 2025 fourth-round draft pick. Brannstrom, who signed a one-year, $900,000 contract with Colorado after Ottawa chose not to extend a qualifying offer, recorded three goals, 20 points, 77 shots, and 111…
On Sunday afternoon, the Vancouver Canucks announced the acquisition of defenseman Erik Brannstrom from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for Tucker Poolman and a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. General Manager Patrik Allvin confirmed the trade today, right before placing Brannstrom on waivers. The Brannstrom deal comes as a bit of a…
Nils Höglander has signed a three-year, $9 million contract extension with the Vancouver Canucks, carrying an average annual value of $3 million. The deal will kick in starting in the 2025-26 season and it will keep the 23-year-old forward in Vancouver through his prime years. The team confirmed the signing on Sunday afternoon. He will…
Arshdeep Bains is making a strong case for a spot on the Vancouver Canucks’ roster for the 2024-25 season after an impressive performance against the Edmonton Oilers. “Everyone’s trying to put their best foot forward. We’re all pushing each other. They want to build on last year and I want to come in and help…
