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: 1 month ago
Using the Canucks’ schedule to predict Thatcher Demko’s remaining starts
Thatcher Demko is back. Back on the ice, that is, and back to playing NHL games, with Tuesday’s overtime loss to the St. Louis Blues being his first action since April 21 of last year. (That’s a gap of 233 days, or almost two-thirds of a year!)
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Published: 3 weeks ago
It appears Teddy Blueger’s mom won the Canucks’ 50/50 draw
It seems as if the Vancouver Canucks may have taken care of Teddy Blueger’s holiday gifts for him this year. Following Tuesday night’s 4-3 overtime loss at home against the St. Louis Blues, the winner of the Canucks’ 50/50 prize draw in bene
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Published: 3 weeks ago
Canucks Game Day: Will J.T. Miller play against the Florida Panthers?
The Cup champs are in town. J.T. Miller might play, he might not. The Vancouver Canucks sure could use him.
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Published: 3 weeks ago
Jeff Paterson talks Tocchet’s frustration, Brännström scratching, and more: Canucks Conversation
On today’s episode of Canucks Conversation, David Quadrelli and Harman Dayal were joined by Rinkwide’s Jeff Paterson to discuss Rick Tocchet’s mounting frustration, the Vancouver Canucks’ brutal home-ice record, and the situation on the blue
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Published: 3 weeks ago
NHL Injuries: Ducks, Sabres, Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Canadiens, Rangers, Canucks, and Capitals
J.T. Miller returns to practice. Alex Ovechkin skating again. K'Andre Miller leaves with an upper-body injury.
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Published: 3 weeks ago
As Canucks approach full strength, Tocchet hopes adversity builds character
For the Vancouver Canucks, much that could go wrong has gone wrong so far this season. But as the team approaches full strength, head coach Rick Tocchet hopes the team built character through adversity, writes Sportsnet’s Iain MacIntyre.
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Published: 3 weeks ago
Canucks’ Tocchet doesn’t rule out J.T. Miller returning vs. Panthers
Vancouver head coach Rick Tocchet told reporters Wednesday that “anything is a possibility” concerning J.T. Miller’s potential return to the lineup ahead of their game against the Florida Panthers on Thursday.
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Published: 3 weeks ago
Scenes from Canucks practice: Miller skates as an extra & maintenance day for Myers
JT Miller took part in his first full practice since rejoining the Vancouver Canucks. However, it’s still unclear if the veteran centre will return to game action on Thursday against the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers. Miller was an extra
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Published: 3 weeks ago
Canucks’ Garland says Miller is a ‘big presence’ they’re missing
Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland says the team is lucky to have a guy like J.T. Miller on their roster and it will be ‘huge’ to have him back, but in the meantime, they will continue to battle for wins.
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Published: 3 weeks ago
‘Anything is a possibility’: Tocchet on how soon Miller could return
Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet says J.T. Miller is doing great on the ice after returning to practice earlier this week and says he’s close to be game ready.
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Published: 3 weeks ago
Bieksa tells hilarious story of Kesler throwing a steak knife at Eddie Lack at Canucks’ rookie party
Apparently, Ryan Kesler did not take too kindly to a joke that Eddie Lack told at a Vancouver Canucks‘ rookie party. Former Canucks defenceman and current Hockey Night in Canada co-host Kevin Bieksa joined the Empty Netters’ podcast last week
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Published: 3 weeks ago
‘I felt better as the game went along’: Canucks’ Demko reflects on his return to the lineup
The Vancouver Canucks had their Vezina runner-up goaltender Thatcher Demko back in the starters crease on Tuesday night against the St. Louis Blues. While it was a losing effort, it looked like the Demko Canucks fans are used to seeing. The San Di
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Published: 3 weeks ago