Canucks’ 2004 Draft: One of the Best in Team History
In 2004, the Vancouver Canucks had one of the best drafts in team history. It was Dave Nonis’ first draft as an NHL general manager (GM) and he did not…
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Canucks Arbitration History Gives Glimpses Into Virtanen’s Potential Future
Break out the beers, the legend of #ShotgunJake will continue in Vancouver for another two years. On Oct. 22, the Vancouver Canucks avoided arbitration by re-signing Jake Virtanen to a…
What’s Next for Jannik Hansen?
We’re deep into the summer, yet one of the greatest Danish hockey players of all time remains without a contract. Jannik Hansen should have more in the tank, but one…
The Sharks’ Nordic Connection
When the puck dropped on opening night for the Sharks’ 2014-15 season, San Jose had a Nordic goalie but no Nordic skaters. For Thursday’s game between the Washington Capitals and San…
Preview: Sharks Look to Continue Dominance Over Capitals
The San Jose Sharks and Washington Capitals complete the season series as the Pacific Division leader welcomes the NHL’s top team to meet for the second and final time. The…
Sharks Add Scoring With Hansen
The San Jose Sharks addressed their scoring depth by acquiring Jannik Hansen from the Vancouver Canucks. In exchange, the Sharks sent prospect Nikolay Goldobin and a fourth-round draft pick in…
Canucks Rebuild Proceeding With Skill
The rebuild has begun in earnest in Vancouver. By trading veterans Alex Burrows and Jannik Hansen in advance of the NHL’s trade deadline, Vancouver Canucks general manager Jim Benning has…
Preview: Sharks & Canucks Deal, Now Play
The San Jose Sharks and Vancouver Canucks are familiar foes and face each often with both teams in the Pacific Division. The familiarity got a bit more real yesterday when the…
Canucks Finally Embracing the Rebuild
Saying the last few years have been frustrating for Vancouver Canucks fans would be a massive understatement. The Canucks haven’t won a playoff round since they knocked out the San…
Sharks’ Deal Doesn’t Make Sense
On Tuesday night, the San Jose Sharks acquired Jannik Hansen from Vancouver for Nikolay Goldobin and a draft pick. It is a curious trade. Arriving Soon Hansen is a respectable player. He plays…
Recap: Hansen Trade Overshadows Red Wings Win
There was a game to be played between the Vancouver Canucks and the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night. However, both general managers were busy wheeling and dealing while their…
Canucks Trade Hansen to Sharks
The Vancouver Canucks have traded away veteran forward Jannik Hansen to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for prospect Nikolay Goldobin and a conditional fourth-round draft pick in 2017 that…