Category: Vancouver Canucks

At Canucks' training camp, Rathbone emerging as an important figure

20 hours ago  /  Sportsnet  /  Read Time: 4 minutes 15 seconds

At Canucks' training camp, Rathbone emerging as an important figure

The absence from camp of unsigned free agent Quinn Hughes is giving Jack Rathbone a slightly larger stage to show himself as he tries to build on his impressive eight-game NHL cameo at the end of last season.
'We missed them so much': NHL players in Canada eager to see fans return

1 day ago  /  Sportsnet  /  Read Time: 4 minutes 1 second

'We missed them so much': NHL players in Canada eager to see fans return

Canadian NHL teams are set for fans to return this season as the league resumes an 82-game schedule and its regular division setup, and players couldn't be more excited.
‘I’m just as strong as I was at 215’: Jonah Gadjovich shed 10 pounds this offseason in hopes of improving his skating and becoming an NHL player

1 day ago  /  Canucks Army  /  Read Time: 2 minutes 55 seconds

‘I’m just as strong as I was at 215’: Jonah Gadjovich shed 10 pounds this offseason in hopes of improving his skating and becoming an NHL player

As the NHL moves to a faster game, players need to pick up their own pace or risk being left in the dust. 22-year-old Jonah Gadjovich knows this and worked to address his biggest weakness during the offseason. “I’m coming out of the summer as a better all-around player,” said Gadjovich when asked ab...
Canucks Will Be Forced to Sign Hughes & Pettersson to Bridge Deals

1 day ago  /  The Hockey Writers  /  Read Time: 8 minutes 18 seconds

Canucks Will Be Forced to Sign Hughes & Pettersson to Bridge Deals

The Vancouver Canucks have made a lot of changes this offseason. From blockbuster trades to saying goodbye to longtime players to bringing in a plethora of new faces, nearly two-thirds…
Remaining RFAs Training Together As Season Approaches

1 day ago  /  Pro Hockey Rumors  /  Read Time: 1 minute 52 seconds

Remaining RFAs Training Together As Season Approaches

If you navigate to the restricted free agent page on CapFriendly, only five names remain unsigned for the upcoming season. Two of them are New York Islanders players–Anatoly Golyshev and Kieffer Bellows–who are both already in training camp even though the team has not officially announced new contr...
5 players who stood out for the Canucks on day one of camp (2 of them for the wrong reasons)

1 day ago  /  Canucks Army  /  Read Time: 5 minutes 47 seconds

5 players who stood out for the Canucks on day one of camp (2 of them for the wrong reasons)

Thursday saw the Vancouver Canucks take to the ice for their first on-ice training camp sessions. 42 players and five goalies took to the ice to show their skill and attempt to earn a spot on the NHL roster or impress enough to land better positioning on the AHL depth chart. It was great to...
Kraken hold first practice of training camp in 'great atmosphere'

1 day ago  /  NHL.com  /  Read Time: 3 minutes 24 seconds

Kraken hold first practice of training camp in 'great atmosphere'

SEATTLE -- The first fan arrived at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, about two hours before the Seattle Kraken appeared at the Kraken Community Iceplex, their brand-new, three-sheet practice facility. Mario Barile had a ticket and was guaranteed a seat. He just couldn't wait any longer.
New veteran Canuck in the Hunt for blue-line spot

1 day ago  /  The Province Hockey  /  Read Time: 4 minutes 27 seconds

New veteran Canuck in the Hunt for blue-line spot

Maple Ridge native Brad Hunt vying with younger, highly touted youngster Jack Rathbone, former first-rounder Olli Juolevi for third-pair vacancy
Players weigh in on NHL's vaccine policy: 'We want to get back to life'

1 day ago  /  Sportsnet  /  Read Time: 4 minutes 13 seconds

Players weigh in on NHL's vaccine policy: 'We want to get back to life'

The NHL and NHL Players' Association haven't mandated vaccines for players with training camps starting this week, but there's little doubt tough restrictions — including not being able to cross the border from the U.S. into Canada without a two-week quarantine — provided an incentive for many on t...