The Elias Pettersson and J.T. Miller topic feels at this point both feels, old hat and something that we still don’t know enough about. What is clear, as much as both Miller and Pettersson have danced around the topic when directly asked in interviews, is that not everything is rosy with their relationship. Elias Pettersson on any potential rift with J.T. Miller: "I don't know why people are still trying … Read More
A Completely Unqualified Assesment of Demko’s Return to the Line-up
Thatcher Demko returned to the Canucks crease for the first time since last season. Canucks watched with severe anxiety every time Demko pushed across the crease or sprawled out for a big save fearing a re-injury. The last time Demko returned from an injury, he only played one game and was shut down until Tuesday night. So how did he do in his return? Let’s take a look using the … Read More
Rest Vs. Rust – The Canucks Need to Wrap Up The Series In Game 6
The Canucks looked to close out round one vs. the Nashville Predators tonight. Even though they didn’t end up pulling it off, it begs the question, how much of a benefit it is to end a series early? It has long been debated if rest is beneficial in the post season, or if it only serves to hinder a teams chances in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Does it benefit a … Read More
Canucks Weekly Fares: Week 20 Recap
Game 61: February 27th vs. The Pittsburgh Penguins The Canucks first game of the week came at home against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Penguins are currently the oldest team in the NHL. With Vancouver being among the league’s best and skewing to the younger side, they hoped to make short work of the visiting Penguins. Penguins captain Sidney Crosby got the first clear shot attempt early in the game while … Read More
Canucks Weekly Fares: Week 16 Recap
Game 47: January 22nd vs. The Chicago Blackhawks Not every game can be a big game, we know this. There are lulls in every season, and games where you face lesser opponents. Monday night was not that night. The Canucks took on the deadly Chicago Blackhawks and their All-Star forward Connor Bedard Jason Dickinson. Jokes aside, that is correct. Jason Dickinson, that third-line centre that never panned out in Vancouver … Read More
Canucks Weekly Fares: Week 5 Recap
Game 12: November 6th vs. The Edmonton Oilers The Canucks’ first game of the week was on Monday night as they squared off against the Edmonton Oilers. Since the Oilers played the Canucks twice to start the season and lost, they have gone 2-5-1. Seats are getting hot, players are getting frustrated and goalies are still M.I.A. The Canucks on the other hand have gone 6-2-1 since the two games … Read More
Canucks Weekly Fares: Week 23 Recap
The Canucks Sign Two New Deals The Canucks started the week off by making two signings. The first was Phil Di Giuseppe (PDG), whose new two-year, two-way contract was announced by Patrik Allvin on Sunday. “He has been a reliable forward when called upon in Vancouver this year and has been an impactful player and leader with Abbotsford each of the past two seasons.” Allvin mentioned to the media after … Read More
Left on Read: Kuzmenko, the Silverlining + Pettersson’s Electric Year
Canucks Twitter is one of the most active (for better or worse) sports team Twitter spheres on the internet. But being that the team sees so much online engagement on a daily basis, it almost goes without saying that some tweets, hot takes, and comments from Canucks fans fly under the radar, just due to the sheer volume of content that is out there. In this series, we aim to … Read More
Canucks Weekly Fares: Week 20 Recap
Schenn Scratched, Trade to Follow Tuesday was Family Day, and Luke Schenn was a healthy scratch for trade-related reasons. Schenn went back home to Vancouver to be with his wife who is expecting to give birth to their third child on March 3rd, the deadline day. With trade talks heating up around Schenn the Canucks saw it fit to protect the asset and keep him off the ice until a … Read More
Canucks Weekly Fares: Week 19 Recap
Martin Reassigned While many happy couples were exchanging gifts of flowers and chocolates, the relationship between Spencer Martin and the Vancouver Canucks went in a different direction this past Valentine’s day. On Tuesday Spencer cleared waivers and is now backstopping a different Canucks team for the time being. Martin with a .871 save percentage in Vancouver this year, has had quite a disappointing season, especially in Thatcher Demko’s absence. The … Read More