Canucks Need More from Eriksson
No one will ever forget Loui Eriksson’s great disappearing act of October, 2016. It sure was a month Eriksson would like to forget. Usually, players should be excited if they…
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The Jordan Eberle Problem
Darnell Nurse was out of position on the game-winning goal. But it was Jordan Eberle’s name that was promptly thrown under the bus as the final buzzer sounded. Within reason…
Who Steps Up in Hansen’s Absence?
The Canucks received some troubling news on Thursday, when team president Trevor Linden announced that Jannik Hansen will be out for 4-6 weeks with a broken rib. Linden on Hansen:…
Curb the “Fire Willie” Chatter, For Now
When you’re making six or seven-figure salaries to play a sport, you should have some fun doing it. Right now, I don’t know if there’s a single person in the…
The Nuck Stops Here: Baertschi, Eriksson & Larsen
‘The Nuck Stops Here’ is a Vancouver Canucks news, opinion and analysis column that runs every Sunday throughout the regular season. News Troy Stecher, Jayson Megna Recalled The following is a…
Toronto’s Big Surprise, Marner in the Spotlight, Girardi Injured & More News
The Toronto Maple Leafs told fans and media they had a surprise Saturday night, but details were not shared. There were just hints and whispers and the knowledge that the…
David Backes Quieting Critics with Big Bad Bruins Style
Boston is a difficult city for any professional athlete. Be it hockey, baseball, basketball – you name it, Bostonians love their sports teams. The fans are passionate (and therefore harsh at…
Vancouver Canucks 2016-17 Season Preview
Oh, how the mighty have fallen. The Canucks are five years removed from their crushing Game 7 defeat at the hands of the Boston Bruins. In reality, it feels like…
2016-17 Fantasy Season Outlook: Recapping the Pacific Division
The hockey season is upon us. There are NHL rookie tournaments and camps starting up as early as today, with the World Cup of Hockey getting going for real this weekend.…
2016-17 Fantasy Season Outlook: Vancouver Canucks
This is a team in the midst of an identity crisis. From the outside looking in, the Canucks appear to be going nowhere fast and destined to be a bottom-feeder…
The Nuck Stops Here: Post-Draft Reflection, Loui Eriksson
After a brief hiatus, ‘The Nuck Stops Here’ is back! ‘The Nuck Stops Here’ is a Vancouver Canucks news, opinion and analysis column that runs every Sunday through the regular…
Canucks Sign Loui Eriksson
The Vancouver Canucks have reportedly signed Loui Eriksson. According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, the two parties have agreed on a six-year deal at $6 million per year worth a total of…