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Canucks Linked To Reunion With Former Defenseman

The Vancouver Canucks are entertaining the possibility of bringing back an old hand from their blueline, and one who now has a Stanley Cup ring. Per Vancouver insider Rick Dhaliwal , speaking on Canucks Conversation, the team has reached out to unrestricted free agent Ben Hutton.  Agents are calling Vancouver on some of the UFAs left. The Canucks are not biting yet... Maybe some of those guys get a PTO, I don't know. But Ben Hutton to me, is interesting. I did hear there have been some c...

Rick Dhaliwal talks Ben Hutton, Pettersson, Canucks’ practice facility, and more: Canucks Conversation

On Friday’s episode of Canucks Conversation, David Quadrelli and Harman Dayal were joined by Rick Dhaliwal to discuss the latest on Zeev Buium, Ben Hutton as a potential returnee to Vancouver, Jonathan Lekkerimäki’s upcoming season, Thatcher Demko’s recovery, and the Canucks’ long-awaited practice facility.   Dhaliwal began with the latest on Buium and Ohgren, noting…

Former Canucks Forward Evander Kane’s NHL Career In Danger

Following a handful of seasons with the rival Edmonton Oilers, the Vancouver Canucks acquired forward Evander Kane last offseason, hoping that he would not only be able to help them enjoy more consistent offense, but also help bring them back toward the postseason.Unfortunately, neither scenario worked out. Kane only registered 31 points with the Canucks, […] The post Former Canucks Forward Evander Kane’s NHL Career In Danger appeared first on HEAVY .

A sampling of the kinds of players who may be available on waivers this preseason for the Vancouver Canucks

Greetings, fellow watchers of the waiver wire.   A week or so ago, we discussed the idea that the NHL’s perpetually rising cap ceiling might have a few unintended consequences, beyond the salary escalation we’re already experiencing in full force. One of those unintended consequences was a higher quality of player becoming available via waivers…

Should the Canucks explore a long-term contract with Liam Öhgren like the Penguins did with Ville Koivunen?

Welcome to a new series here at CanucksArmy, where over the month of August, we’ll ask a new question each day about the Vancouver Canucks. We’re calling it “31 days, 31 questions”. Today, on August 8th, a look into whether the Canucks should explore extending Liam Öhgren long-term after Ville Koivunen’s extension in Pittsburgh. Earlier…

3 Vancouver Canucks Trade Candidates Heading Into Next Season

The Vancouver Canucks struggled last season and rightfully so, they've made significant changes to their front office, and expect to see some more roster changes happening over the next couple of months. The Canucks ended up losing out on the top pick of the NHL Draft, despite having the best odds to win the lottery. They'll head into next season with a ton of question marks regarding their roster, and there's a few players to keep an eye on when it comes to the trade market. Here's three Canu...

Canucks Urged To Sign One Of Last Big Free Agents

Eeli Tolvanen remains unsigned more than five weeks into free agency, and the Vancouver Canucks are being pushed to be the ones who finally sign him. Per Ryan Clark of The Hockey Writers , the Canucks should be targeting Tolvanen to help address one of the worst offenses in the league.  Vancouver scored more goals than only the Calgary Flames last season, and Clark projected Tolvanen's next deal at two years, $7.2 million, a number the Canucks can easily absorb. Per PuckPedia , Vancouve...

Surprising Team Likely Out On Shane Wright Trade

A Shane Wright trade to the Pittsburgh Penguins had real momentum earlier this summer. It doesn't anymore. Per Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now , the Pittsburgh Penguins trading for Wright "seems highly improbable," a shift that traces back to two developments: a roster move Pittsburgh already made, and a price tag Seattle refuses to come down on. "The Kraken are believed to have asked the Vancouver Canucks for Tom Willander or Zeev Buium in return for Wright," the outlet reported. "Th...

Vancouver Canucks Offseason Recap

In this series, Heavy Sports is looking at what every NHL team has done over the offseason. Next up is the Vancouver Canucks. Vancouver had a disappointing season this past year as they finished last in the NHL with a 25-49-8 record, which gave them 58 points in the standings. This has led to a […] The post Vancouver Canucks Offseason Recap appeared first on HEAVY .

Canucks Urged to Land $7 Million Star as Sherwood Replacement

New Vancouver Canucks general manager Ryan Johnson has not yet made a significant splash in free agency this summer. So far, the new exec has mostly focused on bringing in depth players. Veterans Brendan Gallagher, Luke Schenn, and Paul Cotter have all been added to the roster.Vancouver has, however, also subtracted several former key players […] The post Canucks Urged to Land $7 Million Star as Sherwood Replacement appeared first on HEAVY .

New Jersey Devils continue to be linked to Quinn Hughes trade

The New Jersey Devils are keeping a very close eye on Minnesota Wild defenceman Quinn Hughes. Hughes has yet to sign a contract extension with the Wild, after they gave up a four-piece mega-deal to the Vancouver Canucks last season to acquire the Norris Trophy winning defenceman. It's no secret that Quinn prefers playing hockey in New Jersey with his two brothers, but many across the industry were wondering how exactly they were going to pull it off. From the looks of it now, the Devils may g...

Worrying Update On Former Canucks Captain Quinn Hughes’ Future

Minnesota dramatically reshaped its roster last December by acquiring former Norris Trophy-winning defenseman and Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes in one of the most significant trades in franchise history.Although many expected Hughes to end up with one of two Eastern Conference contenders, the Wild ultimately emerged as the surprise destination. He wasted little time becoming […] The post Worrying Update On Former Canucks Captain Quinn Hughes’ Future appeared first on HEAVY .