Category: Sven Baertschi
10-Year NHL Veteran Winger Officially Announces Retirement
Vancouver CanucksIt was rumored earlier in the summer, now he's made it official himself. After a 10-year career mainly with the Calgary Flames and Vancouver Canucks, Sven Baertschi has announced his retirement. In so doing, he's given up the two remaining years left on his contract with SC Bern in Switzerland. Sve...
Read moreSven Baertschi Announces Retirement
SC BernAugust 3: Baertschi has confirmed his retirement in a statement from SC Bern, citing health concerns. “Like most players, I’ve had a number of injuries that are now taking their toll,” Baertschi said. “After months of training, I realized that my body can no longer perform as well as I need it to. A...
Read moreSven Baertschi Signs In Switzerland
SC BernIt’s time to go home for Sven Baertschi, after being limited to the minor leagues once again. The 29-year-old winger has signed a three-year deal with SC Bern of the Swiss National League, taking him back to Europe after more than a decade in North America. Selected 13th overall in 2011, Baertschi w...
Read moreFantasy Hockey Preview: Vancouver Canucks
Sven BaertschiThe Canucks have a ton of talent ripe for fantasy managers to pick from, and while the team is still a work in progress, you could be looking in British Columbia to bolster your lineup.
Read moreReaves signs one-year contract extension with Rangers after trade
Chicago BlackhawksRyan Reaves agreed to a one-year contract extension with the New York Rangers on Saturday that begins in 2022-23. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Read moreReaves traded to Rangers by Golden Knights
Laurent BrossoitRyan Reaves was traded to the New York Rangers by the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday for a third-round pick in the 2022 NHL Draft.
Read moreFree Agent Frenzy 2021: Day 1 Signings By Team
Nicolas PetanThe 2021 offseason saw an incredible amount of player movement before the gates opened in free agency, and it didn’t slow down once players were allowed to sign new contracts. Nearly $800MM in contract dollars were dolled out on day one, with more than 160 players inking new deals. Here are all of t...
Read moreCanucks: Braden Holtby joins more crowded crease for Seattle NHL expansion draft
Lukáš JašekA rejuvenated Braden Holtby and Florida Panthers unrestricted free agent Chris Driedger might make a Kraken goaltending tandem
Read moreCanucks: Braden Holtby joins more crowded crease for Seattle NHL expansion draft
Florida PanthersA rejuvenated Braden Holtby and Florida Panthers unrestricted free agent Chris Driedger might make a Kraken goaltending tandem
Read moreCanucks: Braden Holtby joins more crowded crease for Seattle NHL expansion draft
Madison BoweyThe club must also select a minimum of 20 players under contract for next season and they have to combine for at least 60 per cent of the team’s salary cap, a $48.9-million minimum and ceiling of $81.5 million (all figures in U.S dollars).As for goalies, a rejuvenated Holtby, 31, and Florida Panther...
Read moreCanucks: Braden Holtby joins more crowded crease for Seattle NHL expansion draft
Tyler MyersA rejuvenated Braden Holtby and Florida Panthers unrestricted free agent Chris Driedger might make a Kraken goaltending tandem
Read moreKraken Should Take a Chance on Sven Baertschi
Sven BaertschiWhen it comes to low-risk, high-reward signing opportunities this offseason, Sven Baertschi has to be near the top of the list. The former 13th overall pick needs a fresh start…
Read moreThe anatomy of a reclamation project
Jim BenningNHL teams are prone to bargain bin hunting for hidden gems. The Canucks themselves have adopted the reclamation project approach many times over Jim Benning’s tenure, looking for bargains with the likes of Derrick Pouliot, Sven Baertschi, and now, Matthew Highmore. The reclamation project is a contr...
Read morePost-Trade Deadline, who are the Canucks going to protect, expose, and lose in the 2021 Expansion Draft?
Thatcher DemkoBefore the Vancouver Canucks get back to game-action — for better or for worse, in sickness or in health — we’re taking one last opportunity to look ahead at one of many notable events to come in the offseason: the 2021 Seattle Kraken Expansion Draft. Now that the Trade Deadline has come to pass, an...
Read moreNew Canucks centre Matthew Highmore had no trouble in the bubble
Bo HorvatHe had three goals and four points in nine games, and in the pressure-cooker of the restrictive COVID-19 bubble and heightened on-ice expectations it brought out the best in his game and didn’t go unnoticed.I don’t necessarily believe it’s for a lack of chances, and if I look back on this year they...
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