The goaltending position is arguably the most crucial position in all of hockey, but when it comes to the draft it usually takes a back seat. Due to the fact that goalies aren’t generally taken in the first round, and the fact it takes far longer to see any of them get to the NHL, […] READ MORE
Tag: Eddie Lack
Goaltender Eddie Lack Traded to the Hurricanes
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning may have broken the hearts of many, as the team announced a deal that sends goaltender Eddie Lack to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for a third round pick this year (66th overall) and a 7th round pick in 2016. BREAKING: Eddie Lack has been dealt to the #hurricanes. http://t.co/bGH3aJEuxf pic.twitter.com/oYrkljtLjM — […] READ MORE
NHL’s 30 in 30: Vancouver Canucks
For the month of June, Last Word On Sports will be covering each team in our 30 in 30 series. Once a day, we take a look at an NHL team’s past season, what their off-season looks like, and what they could hope to achieve before the start of their 2015-16 season. Everybody wants to […] READ MORE
Between the Pipes: Goalies who could be moved
Heading into this year’s NHL Entry Draft, there could be as many as a half dozen goaltenders in play and moved before the free agent market opens on July 1st. With some teams looking to add a dependable back-up or the prototypical 1b, or some looking to find a young, capable starter, it’s quite possible […] READ MORE
Canucks’ Miller Won’t Return Until Playoffs
It is being reported that Vancouver Canucks goaltender Ryan Miller will not skate for another three weeks, putting him on pace to not return until the post-season. Miller, 34, suffered a lower-body injury February 22nd during the first period of the Canucks 4-0 win against the New York Islanders. The longtime Buffalo Sabre signed a […] READ MORE
NHL Backups Stealing the Show
With most trade deadlines in the rear view mirror, fantasy hockey leagues, depending on the size, are either in playoff mode or about to start the “second season.” This means rosters are pretty much set and GMs are hoping they did enough to contend…Or so they thought. Lately, it would appear that a few starting […] READ MORE
Canucks Finding Ways to Win
These past couple of weeks have been pretty good for Vancouver Canucks fans. Over the past 11 games, they have gone 7-3-1, which has resulted in a bit of wiggle room in a tight Western Conference playoff race. Have all seven wins been masterpieces? Not a chance. There has been several occasions in which Vancouver has […] READ MORE
Five Players the Canucks Should Consider Trading
With the trade deadline roughly a month away, the Canucks are right in the thick of things in the Western Conference playoff race. However, that doesn’t mean they won’t be shopping players at the deadline, so here are five players that could be out of VanCity by March the 2nd. Five Players the Canucks Should […] READ MORE
The Canuck Awards: Halfway Point
Most Valuable Player Winner: Alexander Edler Remember the Alex Edler of the John Tortorella era? The one that finished a minus-39 on the season, and often looked shaky and uncomfortable on the ice? Yeah, neither do I. The 2014-15 campaign has been a complete 180 for the Swedish defender. He and Chris Tanev have anchored […] READ MORE
Deja Vu For Canucks Fans?
After watching the Vancouver Canucks skate through a frustrating 2-0 loss to the Dallas Stars last night, a game in which the Canucks dominated early only to go down a goal in the second period and ultimately fail to mount a comeback, many Vancouver fans must be having flashbacks to last season. The Canucks had been […] READ MORE
