Vancouver Canucks News and Rumors
Canucks News & Rumors: Tocchet, Pettersson, Demko & More
In this edition of the Vancouver Canucks News & Rumors, head coach Rick Tocchet plans to make changes to the lineup. Additionally, Elias Pettersson discusses his disappointing performance. Also, Thatcher…
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Published: 5 months ago
Projecting what changes Tocchet will make to the Canucks lineup ahead of crucial Game 5
After what Vancouver Canucks fans thought was just another remarkable comeback on this exhilarating playoff run, Evan Bouchard and the Edmonton Oilers crushed their hopes and dreams with a goal in the final minute of the third period. Canucks head
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Published: 5 months ago
Canucks vs. Oilers: Thatcher Demko nearing a return
Thatcher Demko has yet to take part in a real practice, but his head coach spoke Wednesday in hopeful terms about his looming return.
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Published: 5 months ago
Ranking the “bat swings” Rick Tocchet can take with the Canucks’ lineup in Game 5
Coming off a 3-2 loss in Game 4 against the Edmonton Oilers that has to be considered their worst effort of the playoffs, one had to assume that a change or two was coming to the Vancouver Canucks’ lineup for Game 5. Here on Thursday morning, we do
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Should the Canucks pair Jonathan Lekkerimäki with Elias Pettersson in Game 5?
Following a dramatic 3-2 loss in Edmonton that tied the series at two games apiece, a select few Vancouver Canucks players engaged with the media to dissect the series. Among the players under scrutiny was Elias Pettersson, who has faced criticism fo
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So many compelling storylines surround massive Game 5 at Rogers Arena
Halford and Brough discuss the Elias Pettersson press conference yesterday mixed in with a huge game five tonight vs. the Oilers at Rogers Arena.
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Published: 5 months ago
4 keys to victory as Canucks-Oilers goes down to the wire
The Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers are deadlocked at two wins apiece. The goal count in the dramatic series is 14-14. The Round 2 matchup's now a best-of-three, and the squad that ticks these boxes in Game 5 and beyond will have the greate
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Published: 5 months ago
Should the Oilers keep rolling with Pickard in net?
Justin Bourne joins the Sportsnet Central to discuss the Vancouver-Edmonton series, including Canucks players taking accountability for loss, Thatcher Demko’s possible return, and the goaltender situation for the Oilers.
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Published: 5 months ago
Oilers head coach Knoblauch mum on starting goaltender for Game 5
Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch is undecided on who will be starting in net in Thursday night’s Game 5 tilt against the Vancouver Canucks.
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Published: 5 months ago
‘I want to be the difference maker’: Pettersson holds court after tough Game 4
Elias Pettersson looked and sounded like a man with the weight of the world on his shoulders during his media availability on Wednesday afternoon. The star centre has struggled to live up to the expectations of fans, media, and his own Vancouver Canu
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Canucks vs. Oilers: Taking cue from mighty mite Conor Garland will make big Game 5 impact
"What he does should be inspiring. There have been games where he's done his thing and guys got going. That's exactly what we're looking for." — Rick Tocchet on Conor Garland.
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Published: 5 months ago
It’s time for the Canucks to take Elias Pettersson off the top power play unit
After a disappointing Game 4 loss, there is no weakness more glaring than what happened to this Vancouver Canucks top power play unit. It hasn’t been all bad this series, as they’ve converted on three of their nine opportunities through their fir
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Published: 5 months ago