Revisiting Jim Benning’s Drafts – 2014
Since Jim Benning became general manager of the Vancouver Canucks in 2014, he presided over seven drafts and selected 48 players. Amongst those are current NHL stars Brock Boeser, Quinn…
Canucks History
Today in Hockey History: June 26
If you are a fan of the draft, then June 26 is a huge day for you. Five separate NHL Entry Drafts were held on this date, bringing some Hall…
Today in Hockey History: June 22
A pair of games were played on June 22, and both of them saw the winner move two within one win of the National Hockey League’s ultimate prize. This date…
The Sedin Twins and the 1999 NHL Entry Draft
June 26, 1999, was a day that changed the fortunes of the Vancouver Canucks for more than just the next decade. This, of course, being the day of the NHL…
Biggest Canucks’ Trade Deadline Moves of the Decade
The NHL Trade Deadline always has some great stories, so it’s never a bad time to look back at the impactful deals the Vancouver Canucks made in the last decade.…
Today in Hockey History: June 10
June 10 is a memorable date for a handful of fan bases across the National Hockey League. There were champions crowned in the most dramatic of fashions as well as…
Today in Hockey History: June 4
June 4 saw one of the greatest hockey players ever to take the ice put an end to his legendary career. In addition, there was plenty of National Hockey League…
Today in Hockey History: June 1
June 1 has been a hectic day throughout the course of National Hockey League history. It has seen champions crowned, eras end, legendary arenas built, and coaching changes to go…
Today in Hockey History: May 31
Goaltenders and defensemen grabbed the spotlight throughout National Hockey League history on May 31. This date was also a very busy day behind the bench across the league, while some…
Today in Hockey History: May 24
The top three National Hockey League teams you think of when it comes to dynasties all won Stanley Cups on this date. Today is also the anniversary of the most…
Canucks: 3 Most Notable Indigenous Players
The Vancouver Canucks have used the month of March to honour different cultural celebrations, hosting special events at Rogers Arena before games. Lunar New Year, Pride Night and International Women’s…
Canucks’ Best & Worst Trades All-Time
The Vancouver Canucks have a long history of franchise-altering transactions. Through their history, team management has never been shy about pulling the trigger on the big deal. It seems every…