Go ahead and Google the search term “Loui Eriksson underrated” and you’ll be presented with nearly a dozen articles spanning the years 2012 to 2016 extolling the virtues of the two-way forward and making the case that he’s the most underrated player in the entire NHL. Since signing a six-year, $36 million deal with the […]

With only 69 points heading into tonight’s contest against the Arizona Coyotes, it’s almost guaranteed that the Vancouver Canucks will finish the 2016-17 campaign with their worst regular season record since 1998-99. Even if the Canucks win their three remaining games, they can only earn a maximum of 75 points, which would tie their total […]

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman announced last night what many had suspected for months: the NHL will play preseason games in China. Bettman made the historic announcement from the Huaxi LIVE Wukesong’s Le Sports Center in Beijing along with members of the two participating teams, the Vancouver Canucks and the Los Angeles Kings. The Canucks and […]

The Vancouver Canucks have announced that the team’s nominee for this year’s Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy is goaltender Ryan Miller. The annual award, which has a nominee from each team, recognizes the player that best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to the game of hockey. Ryan Miller is the #Canucks nominee for the […]

It’s always a show when the Boston Bruins are in Vancouver. But with only 10 players remaining from the 2011 Stanley Cup Finals across both the Bruins and the Vancouver Canucks, the rivalry just isn’t what it used to be…or at least that’s been the narrative the past couple seasons. Tonight, though, a central figure from […]

The Montreal Canadiens — representatives of la belle province — are out west to take on the Vancouver Canucks today and ironically the visitors should feel right at home. That’s because, with the trade deadline acquisition of Jordie Benn, the Habs are now tied with the Buffalo Sabres for having the most British Columbians on their roster. And Benn aside, we’re […]

While many Vancouver Canucks players are sunning themselves on the beach during the team’s NHL mandated bye week, the team’s general manager Jim Benning is fielding offers from around the league for veteran forward Jannik Hansen. Benning has gone on record saying that Hansen is a big part of the Canucks roster now and potentially […]

Fresh off a two point performance in Sunday’s victory over the Buffalo Sabres, long-time Vancouver Canucks winger Alex Burrows has found himself in the middle of rumours and trade speculation. Is it possible that the team who developed Burrows from an undrafted ECHLer to a legitimate top-line NHLer could wave “goodbye” to their beloved dragon […]

Richard Brodeur Drafted by the New York Islanders in 1972, “King” Richard Brodeur started his professional career with the Quebec Nordiques of the WHA, leading them to an Avco Cup championship in 1976-77. Once the WHA folded, his rights were transferred back to the Islanders who then traded the 28-year old to the Vancouver Canucks […]

With last night’s loss to the Coyotes in the books, the Vancouver Canucks, with the exception of All-Star representative Bo Horvat, are officially on vacation. This season’s All-Star break comes at a good time for a team that has over-achieved thus far. The break provides a chance for reflection and introspection, but, truthfully, where they […]