Vancouver Canucks News and Rumors
Canucks’ Elias Pettersson, the defenceman, is quickly establishing himself as a viable call-up option
Gone are the days of Vancouver relying solely on seasoned AHL veterans and recycled journeymen to fill the necessary holes in their lineup. This season, a new wave of talent has emerged—young, hungry players who are finally ready to contribute valu
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Published: 2 months ago
Oilers starting Calvin Pickard in Game 4: Why Stuart Skinner is on the bench
EDMONTON — Amid struggles from No. 1 goaltender Stuart Skinner, the Edmonton Oilers are turning to backup Calvin Pickard. The journeyman netminder will make his first NHL playoff start against the Vancouver Canucks in a pivotal Game 4 on Tuesday. â
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Published: 8 months ago
Oilers Make Major Line Changes Ahead of Game 4 vs. Canucks
The post Oilers Make Major Line Changes Ahead of Game 4 vs. Canucks appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. The Edmonton Oilers are making major line changes ahead of Game 4 versus the Vancouver Canucks. The post Oilers Make Major Line Changes Ahead of Ga
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Published: 8 months ago
Oilers roster update: McDavid, Draisaitl to start Game 4 on separate lines
Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch is hoping Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl can drive separate lines to success in Game 4 against the Vancouver Canucks
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Published: 8 months ago
The Tape: How the Canucks adjusted to shut down McDavid and Draisaitl in Game 3
The biggest challenge in this series for the Vancouver Canucks was always going to be slowing down the Edmonton Oilers’ two superstars, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. They’re too good to shut down in a playoff series entirely, but the Canucks
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Published: 8 months ago
Report: Oilers turn to Calvin Pickard in net for pivotal Game 4
It’s safe to say the Vancouver Canucks have gotten to Stuart Skinner in this series. He has allowed 12 goals on 58 shots against for a .789 save percentage in this series. To start the third period of Game 3, Kris Knoblauch decided to start Calvin
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Published: 8 months ago
The NHL Department of Player Safety suspended the wrong crosscheck
Maybe we’re not quite done talking about this yet. If you didn’t join us yesterday, we discussed the end-of-game incident between Connor McDavid, Nikita Zadorov, and Carson Soucy’s stick that resulted in McDavid being folded faster than Weird A
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Published: 8 months ago
Report: Pickard to start Game 4 for Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers plan to start goaltender Calvin Pickard for Tuesday's critical Game 4 against the Vancouver Canucks, sources told Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli. Pickard's start will be his first of the playoffs. He relieved Stuart Skinner for t
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Published: 8 months ago
Brock Boeser living up to star billing in Canucks’ playoff run
Brock Boeser knew he never had a hat trick. But there was no way to tell the crowd that. What looked to be Boeser’s first tally on a three-goal night in Game 3 was actually a deft deflection by Elias Lindholm. It’s why Boeser pointed at his teamm
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Published: 8 months ago
Canucks News & Rumors: Soucy, Juulsen, Tocchet & More
In this edition of the Vancouver Canucks News & Rumors, Carson Soucy is suspended for one game and will miss Game 4. Also, Noah Juulsen steps in for the veteran…
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Published: 8 months ago
Reacting to Carson Soucy’s suspension: Canucks Conversation
On yesterday’s episode of Canucks Conversation, David Quadrelli and Harman Dayal gave their thoughts on Carson Soucy receiving a one game suspension for a cross-check to the face of Connor McDavid at the end of game three between the Canucks and Oi
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Published: 8 months ago
NHL News and Injuries: Avalanche, Canucks, Bruins, Stars, Panthers
Valeri Nichushkin is suspended for six months. Carson Soucy was suspended for one game. Brad Marchand skates. Thatcher Demko could be ready for game 6 or 7.
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Published: 8 months ago
Politicians love to bet on sports — but why?
As the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers both play for a win on Tuesday night, politicians are also looking for a little bit of success by making friendly, public bets together.
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Published: 8 months ago