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Francisco Aquilini was apparently “absolutely livid” that the Vancouver Canucks drafted Olli Juolevi instead of Matthew Tkachuk. That according to former Vancouver sports columnist Gary Mason – and he should know. That is Francesco Aquilini opinion on the matter. Let’s talk about why that’s bad news. Aquilini’s Opinion Shouldn’t Matter In reality, Francesco Aquilini opinion […] READ MORE
Welcome to Last Word on Hockey’s 2022 summer series, exploring the best and worst free agent signings for each NHL team of the post-lockout, salary cap era. With this past offseason seeing some big splashes (and potential gambles) like Johnny Gaudreau, Claude Giroux, John Klingberg, and others, it’s time to take a look at how teams have boosted […] READ MORE
We all remember that fateful day on July 23rd when the Arizona Coyotes and Vancouver Canucks conducted a huge trade. Both teams were motivated to rid themselves of contracts. Caught in the crossfire was popular forward Conor Garland. His meagre contract of just $775,000 was inconsequential. To make the deal work for Arizona and to […] READ MORE
The Arizona Coyotes 2021-22 preseason has been a bit of a surprise. After a huge roster makeover, the team has won all three preseason tilts. They have been led by three players who are playing excellent hockey. Three Players Stand Out in Arizona Coyotes 2021-22 Preseason So far newly acquired forward Loui Eriksson leads the […] READ MORE
As you have likely heard by now, the Arizona Coyotes pulled off a miracle yesterday. Rumoured for nearly a year now, they have pulled off the Oliver Ekman-Larsson trade with the Vancouver Canucks. William Grigsby who is Last Word on Hockey’s beat writer for the Coyotes has Arizona’s take here, but was it worth it […] READ MORE
Well, it had been rumoured for quite some time but finally, on the first day of the 2021 NHL Draft, the Oliver Ekman-Larsson trade happened. It wasn’t easy seeing that his massive eight-year $66 million contract was difficult to swallow. The Vancouver Canucks will be thinking about that until the lengthy contract expires after the […] READ MORE
Conor Garland and Oliver Ekman-Larsson have been dealt to the Vancouver Canucks, with the Arizona Coyotes receiving Antoine Roussel, Jay Beagle, Loui Eriksson, this year’s ninth-overall draft selection, a 2022 second-round pick, and a 2023 seventh-round pick in return. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman was the first to report the extent of the deal, while John Gambadoro […] READ MORE
Word is out that the long-time Chicago Blackhawk Duncan Keith would be willing to help the team with their “Aged, Expensive Player” problem.* Keith is a 38-year old defenceman with a $5.5 million cap hit for each of the next two years. His numbers have diminished over the last three years, even taking the reduced […] READ MORE
The Vancouver Canucks’ return to the playoffs was over after a single season. Their youth movement short-circuited. Goals-for plummeted, already mediocre goals-against dropped further. That trade for Markus Granlund didn’t provide the offensive boost they are hoping for, but Sven Baertschi produced reasonably well. Jacob Markstrom showed he belonged in the NHL. Bo Horvat had […] READ MORE
Vancouver Canucks Player Loans to Winnipeg In difficult times, many people look to the past for comfort. For the Vancouver Canucks, that includes their former AHL city, Winnipeg. Three players, Tyler Graovac, Ashton Sautner, and Arturs Silovs, are moving in with the Winnipeg Jets for the season. The Canucks player loans leave them available more […] READ MORE
Born in Richmond, Erin Butler moved to the Gulf Islands early on but made sure to pack their Vancouver Canucks fandom with them on the way out of town.
Decades later, the fandom is unabated even as the perspective widened. A little more jaded about ownership, but loving the bizarro-world fandom online.