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Defenceman Michael Stone re-signed with the Calgary Flames on a one-year, two-way deal, the team announced on Monday. The contract carries a $700,000 cap hit at the NHL level. Stone was previously brought in on a PTO. The #Flames have signed Michael Stone to a one-year contract! https://t.co/7Cg3qaa8c8 — Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) January 18, 2021 The […] READ MORE
Bo Horvat found a consistent partner in Tanner Pearson, but there was no consistency whatsoever in the right-wing position. This was a common theme throughout the season, as Travis Green employed a relatively unique system of cycling right-wingers through the lineup while keeping the LW and C positions consistent. This meant that all of Brock […] READ MORE
If, or when, Chris Tanev hits the open market, there will be no shortage of teams vying for his services. And as valuable as he’s been to the Canucks for the past decade, a 5×5 contract should easily be out of the team’s consideration range. With the recent rumours that that’s exactly what the Pittsburgh […] READ MORE
The Vancouver Canucks were never the favourites in their series against the defending champions. Popular opinion was that the playoff appearance would just be a learning experience for their young core, and something to build on for the future. Many expected the Canucks to struggle against the Blues skill and experience, but they absolutely blew […] READ MORE
The Vancouver Canucks have fared surprisingly well against the defending Stanley Cup Champions St. Louis Blues, jumping out to a 2-0 series lead before dropping Game 3 in overtime. The numbers have been impressive to say the least, both on a micro and macro level. Seven of the top 30 postseason scorers are Canucks, and […] READ MORE
It’s settled, then. After their shootout loss Sunday afternoon, it will be the St Louis Blues vs Vancouver Canucks in the first round of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Western Conference St. Louis Blues will be looking to defend their title as NHL champions, after their Cinderella story season last year. The Vancouver Canucks […] READ MORE
“Tuna just because you [expletive] up doesn’t mean you get to hit someone from behind, get the [expletive] going!” The captain’s words sent reverberations throughout Rogers Arena and the province, and Jake Virtanen, who enjoyed a breakout 2019-20 season with 36 points in 69 games, found himself at the center of speculation yet again. Zack […] READ MORE
In a disappointing, but hardly shocking turn in events, Elliotte Friedman revealed in a tweet that the NHL will likely have a flat salary cap of $81.5M for the next two seasons and $82.5M for the season after. To add to this, Bob McKenzie confirmed that teams would not be provided with amnesty buyouts. So […] READ MORE
Death, taxes, and an underrated season for Alexander Edler. Let’s be honest, it would have been nearly impossible for anyone to take the spotlight from Elias Pettersson, J.T. Miller, Quinn Hughes, and Jacob Markstrom; But it’s not often that the single most accomplished defenceman in team history can be considered an unsung hero, in any […] READ MORE
Nearly four years ago to the day, on May 25th, 2016, Vancouver Canucks management swung for the fences, acquiring rugged defenceman Erik Gudbranson and a 2016 fifth-round pick from the Florida Panthers. They paid a pretty penny, parting ways with promising centerman Jared McCann, a 2016 second-round pick, and a 2016 fourth-round pick. A Look […] READ MORE