Category: Jim Rutherford
Cap Comparable: Putting J.T. Miller's Canucks extension into context
J.T. MillerThe 29-year-old Miller was thrilled to ink a long term extension that will take him to 37 by the end of the deal. Flanked by Elias Petersson and Brock Boeser is eager to compete and contend with the Canucks for the remainder of his prime years.
Read moreNHL News: The Vancouver Canucks Sign J.T. Miller to a Seven-Year Extension
Rick DhaliwalThe Canucks have signed forward J.T. Miller to a seven-year, $56 million contract extension, an $8 million salary cap hit.
Read morePenguins’ Best and Worst Trades of the Decade
Evgeni Malkin’sprimesThe Pittsburgh Penguins have spent the last decade with higher expectations than almost any other NHL squad. Neither GM has ever been shy about making a big splash on the trade market, even if it doesn’t always work out. What are some of the Penguins’ best and worst trades over the last decade? Kes...
Read moreWest Notes: Canucks Defense, Stars RFAs, Kessel
Thomas DranceThe bulk of the Vancouver Canucks’ offseason work looks complete. A few new faces have been brought in, some players have departed, and a few major pending free agent situations still loom large, unlikely to be solved in the near future. But even though they’re largely ready for next season, the Can...
Read moreProspect Pool Overview: Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver CanucksThe Vancouver Canucks have built a promising prospect crop aimed at giving the team help at every position. Tony Ferrari takes a look at the team's future.
Read moreCanucks fans are still longing for an off-season that’s not defined by waiting
Patrik AllvinTom Petty always said that the “waiting [was] the hardest part,” and while fans of the Vancouver Canucks aren’t quite as petty as they’re often accused of being, they can certainly relate. All indications were that the summer of 2022 would be a transformative one for the franchise. Under new managem...
Read moreNHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, Artem Zub, and Landing Spots for Nazem Kadri
Betway Sports CanucksPotential destinations for Nazem Kadri. Canucks will address the blue line through trade. The Senators haven't talked to RFA Artem Zub yet.
Read moreNHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, Artem Zub, and Landing Spots for Nazem Kadri
John KlingbergPotential destinations for Nazem Kadri. Canucks will address the blue line through trade. The Senators haven't talked to RFA Artem Zub yet.
Read moreJim Rutherford’s most recent interview tackles the Canucks’ lack of trade activity, hope for a J.T. Miller extension, and managing Thatcher Demko’s workload
CanucksJim Rutherford has never been one to sugarcoat the issues surrounding his teams. In fact, during an appearance on yesterday’s edition of The Bob McCown Podcast, the Vancouver Canucks president of hockey ops called what he’s currently preaching — not patience, but “reality”. And reality was the name...
Read morePenguins’ GM Hextall Continues to Make Smart Decisions
Ron HextallAs expected, July has been a very busy month for the Pittsburgh Penguins, as they managed to sign Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang, Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell to new contracts…
Read more3 realistic potential trade partners for J.T. Miller, post-free agency edition
Patrik AllvinThe first week of NHL free agency is nearing its end. Contracts have been signed, cap space has been allocated, and management has left their respective offices to go sit on a beach. But one thing has remained constant: J.T. Miller is still a Vancouver Canuck. Patrik Allvin and Jim Rutherford may no...
Read moreBenning fatigue and the myth of Canucks fans’ impatience
CanucksToday, after two days of NHL free agency silly season, CHEKTV’s Donnie & Dhali™ conducted an interview with Canucks president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford. Rick Dhaliwal came out guns a-blazing, saying “I’m going to drive you nuts with the J.T. Miller stuff, but here we go again, you’re i...
Read moreJim Rutherford’s pre-Free Agency interview offers insight into potential lack of roster turnover, the J.T. Miller stalemate, and quick fixes
Jim RutherfordOn the eve of NHL free agency, Jim Rutherford made an appearance on Sportsnet 650’s Canucks Central show to give a presidential state of the union meant to assuage Canucks fans about the direction ahead for the franchise. What fans got instead was a surprising about-face, outlining major issues prev...
Read moreCanucks 2022 Offseason Free Agent Targets: Pittsburgh Penguins
Jim RutherfordNow that another draft is in the history books, every team is transitioning to free agency, which starts promptly on July 13 at 12 pm ET. The Vancouver Canucks will…
Read moreAllvin’s Canucks can walk away from this offseason with a totally revitalized set of top-ten prospects, top-to-bottom
Vancouver CanucksWe’re sure we’re not the only ones getting the feeling that the next couple of weeks could be busy ones for GM Patrik Allvin and the Vancouver Canucks, so welcome to the calm before the storm. The new front office, led by Allvin and POHO Jim Rutherford, have pledged to transform the Canucks into far...
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