Category: Jim Rutherford
Updated: Canucks trade for Sam Lafferty, Akito Hirose is opener 'option', Soucy's status
Canucks'He's kind of a heavier and grittier guy. A really good skater, who can scored some goals and it was a chance to acquire more of a stickier guy.' — Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet on Sam Lafferty.
Read moreStan Smyl leaving Canucks front office to become team ambassador
Jim RutherfordThe Canucks legend had served as the team’s vice president since early 2022.
Read moreCanucks fan mailbag: Team depth, did Tocchet learn something in Calgary, and Höglander's role
Jim RutherfordCanucks fans have got questions. Postmedia's Patrick Johnston tries to provide some answers in his weekly mailbag.
Read moreCanucks’ 4 Best & 4 Worst Contracts Heading Into 2023-24
CanucksWith pre-season games underway, we are nearing the opening day of the 2023-24 regular season. ‘ general manager Patrik Allvin and president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford have a goal of improving the team’s cap situation. He posted 68 points in 76 games in the 2021-22 season to surpass Doug Li...
Read morePenguins Strengthen Bottom Six with Acciari & Eller Additions
Rickard RakellFor much of the time since Jim Rutherford stepped down as president of hockey ops, the bottom six forwards have struggled to find their form. Head coach Mike Sullivan and former general manager Ron Hextall tried every possible combination under the sun. Their pedigrees and previous experience as a...
Read moreCanucks’ 2023 Offseason Trade Targets: Anaheim Ducks
Patrik AllvinThe Vancouver Canucks’ buyout of Oliver Ekman-Larsson created $6,444,583 in cap space. General manager (GM) Patrik Allvin will need to spend the money wisely and not repeat the sins of…
Read moreKyle Dubas’ Path to Getting the Penguins Back on Track
Jim RutherfordA little over two years ago, the world was quite different. Everything, ranging from interviews to press conferences, was conducted virtually. Then Pittsburgh Penguins general manager suddenly resigned amid an ongoing season, leaving the organization and an entire city in utter shock and disarray....
Read moreCanucks 3 Trades to Make Before the Deadline
Jim RutherfordThe 2023 Trade Deadline is at 12 President of hockey operations Jim Rutherford and general manager Patrik Allvin have a few moves they can make. and Luke Schenn listed in his NHL Trade Bait List for the 2023 Trade Deadline. The defenceman is out until the Canucks trade him or the deadline passe...
Read moreCanucks Game Day: Jack Hughes takes sibling rivalry to new heights
Jim RutherfordWayne Gretzky said Jack Hughes is capable of closing a 28-point gap to catch NHL points leader Connor McDavid
Read moreCanucks: Demanding road trip will give Rick Tocchet a better feel for his team
Bo Horvat'Not getting practices keeps me up at night. We have to figure a way to coach these guys with out-of-the-box thinking.' — Rick Tocchet.
Read moreFischler Report: Thoughts on Vancouver's Questionable Swap
Rick TocchetStan Fischler gives his opinion on the firing of Bruce Boudreau while the Fischler Report also compares Adam Fox and Brian Leetch, rates commentators and more.
Read moreCanucks fire coach Boudreau after 13-month run
CanucksBruce Boudreau emotional in last Canucks game (0:37) Bruce Boudreau gets choked up as he's serenaded with "Bruce, there is" chants in his final game as head coach of the Canucks. Bruce Boudreau has been fired as coach of the , who are again on track to miss the playoffs with another underachieving s...
Read moreCanucks fire coach Boudreau after 13-month run
Jim RutherfordBruce Boudreau has been fired as coach of the Canucks, who are again on track to miss the playoffs with another underachieving season.
Read moreCanucks Potential Return in Horvat Trade with Kraken
Vancouver CanuckscaptainPresident of hockey operations Jim Rutherford said he believes the extending the forward. “The contract we have on the table for Bo right now is fair value for what he’s done up to this year,” Rutherford said. “It’s certainly under market value for what he’s done this year so we’re in a pickle here...
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