[murd0c]

Well another start to the year of us hoping the Canucks win the cup, with no clue of the direction this team will go this season is going to be a lot interesting and I think it’s going to start with a bang once the Abby Canucks are finished in the finals.

Is Petey and Demko going to get traded?

Where is Boeser going?

Will we keep our 15th over all draft pick?


No clue what those answers are but I’m a Canucks fan till
The day I die.


GO CANUCKS GO!!

[EmperorIS]

canucks so good

[snowball]

Go canucks go! Doesn't matter who wins the cup I realized. I can never cheer for another team to win even if we suck ass every season.

[GS8]

Jerry! Jerry! Jerry!

I mean...

Go canucks go! Stable so good, its like watching WCW Thunder

[bobbinka]

Another year....

[MarkyMark]

Florida gonna 3peat

[Eatman]

sigh...

[spoon.ek9]

1st page! Not much faith in our team for the next few years. I'm interested in seeing how they navigate this off season though.

[teggy604]

Canucks are so far away from being contenders. lol.

Oilers couldn't even get the job done with two best players in their prime on the tail end of their contracts. With Bouchard playing top mins at a discount.

That bum Nurse contract is really hurting them.

[EvoFire]

1st page, I don't have much hope for good results this year either. It'll be a win (though it might be a lose to some fans) if we make it into the playoffs.

[AzNightmare]

First Page!

Canucks are so far away from being contenders. lol.

Oilers couldn't even get the job done with two best players in their prime on the tail end of their contracts. With Bouchard playing top mins at a discount.

That bum Nurse contract is really hurting them.


If Florida is the competition, Vancouver isn't even in the same league.

[pastarocket]

First page!!


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[68style]

Weird how Jake Walman and Jeff Skinner couldn’t push Edmonton over the top. Almost like they maybe needed to do more? lol

Canucks are going to be fucking ass next year. Chytil is our 2nd line centre and that’s even assuming Petey plays like a first line centre. Throw in dinosaur Foote as a coach and I’m prepared for the worst.

[pastarocket]

If only our Canucks had a practice facility like the Panthers. $65 million US for their practice facility:

https://youtu.be/9JVw7XiNTZQ?feature=shared


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[Tim Budong]

prayer circle for a practice facility in 2026

[mb_]

First

[68style]

Lots of rumors of major money issues for Acquilini and family… Paolo left and apparently wants to be paid out.. cheaping out on stuff left and right now.

Dark days are coming I’m afraid :(

[MG1]

IN

[SkinnyPupp]

Lots of rumors of major money issues for Acquilini and family… Paolo left and apparently wants to be paid out.. cheaping out on stuff left and right now.

Dark days are coming I’m afraid :(
Let's go Kraken! :alonehappy:

[pastarocket]

Lots of rumors of major money issues for Acquilini and family… Paolo left and apparently wants to be paid out.. cheaping out on stuff left and right now.

Dark days are coming I’m afraid :(

Maybe, just maybe, Aquaman might be open to selling the Canucks to another billionaire?? :considered:
The Aquilini family needs money.

We need a new owner!

[HonestTea]

Another mediocre year incoming..

[teggy604]

Aquaman has money. Canucks are 13th overall in 2024 for revenue. Way better than the 2 times stanley cup champs the panthers which sits near the bottom.

As long as fans willing to pay for $100 beers and $500 single game tickets, he still making money.

[whitev70r]

Maybe their property development division is feeling the crunch as all developers are. They have a surprising number of communities on the go:

https://aquilinidevelopment.com/communities/

[nabs]

I can feel it in the air, this is gonna be a good year! Canadian teams have upped their game across the board, starting to get interesting again!

[mikemhg]

If only our Canucks had a practice facility like the Panthers. $65 million US for their practice facility:

https://youtu.be/9JVw7XiNTZQ?feature=shared


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Jesus that facility is amazing. One thing these American teams are good at, facilities and wellness/tech, you can see why the Panthers are so good, and why they're such a desirable team to play for.

I agree with everyone else here, dark days ahead for the Canucks. Too many rumblings about how much $$$ is needed to to buy Paolo out. Even if the Canucks make money, we don't know how liquid Francesco's assets are, nor do we know why Paolo wanted out in the first place.

Future isn't looking bright for this team IMHO.

[pastarocket]

Another potential facility in the Canucks never ending search for a practice rink:

PNE Agrodome. Hmmm.


Article dated June 12th:

https://theprovince.com/sports/hockey/nhl/vancouver-canucks/add-pne-agrodome-to-canucks-potential-practice-facility-list

The PNE, which operates both the Agrodome and the Coliseum, confirmed that the Canucks had approached them about using the Agrodome as a practice facility.

“There has been initial conversations about the Vancouver Canucks using the Agrodome as a practice venue, but these are very early discussions and there would need to be significantly more discussion around further details, including revenue generation for the PNE, as this venue is very important for the PNE and the community,” spokesperson Laura Ballance said.

Last week, the Canucks’ senior brass — including Michael Doyle, Jim Rutherford, Patrik Allvin and Dax Aquilini — toured Rosemary Brown Recreation Centre in Burnaby and the Britannia Community Centre in Vancouver. The Rosemary Brown facility opened last year and does have some potential for expansion, while the Britannia complex, built in the 1970s, badly needs revitalization, but plans to do so have stalled over the past half-decade or so.

Postmedia understands the Canucks have also looked at the University of B.C., where the team has rented practice ice when needed for more than a decade; Simon Fraser University, team chairman Francesco Aquilini’s alma mater; the Richmond Olympic Oval, which is close to Vancouver International Airport; and the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex, which includes the former home of Fortius Sport and Health — now known as the Christine Sinclair Community Centre, and which will feature a new ice rink and swimming pool, although those won’t be completed until 2028.

Britannia Community Centre? hahah. That's near my hood. Hard pass on Britannia. That community centre badly needs to be revitalized. That centre is a dump. FeelsBadMan

[bobbinka]

I think it's crazy to give up on the team before the season even starts.

Despite the tire fire last season, the team was only 6 points from making the playoffs. Given a healthy team and a mental reset, I think a wildcard spot is definitely within reach. If some good free agents or trades pan out, maybe can even make 3rd in the division.

We're not a bottom 5 team, that's for sure.

[spoon.ek9]

But that's always been the problem. Not good, not bad, just mediocre and rarely make the playoffs. Middle of the pack draft picks which we then trade away. Over pay for free agents and get burned on long, shitty contracts. Then buy-out said contracts, get hemmed in my cap recapture penalties and then look at our bare cupboards thinking if our 3rd and 4th round picks can crack the lineup.

Now, I'll give them credit, our d-core looks good and there's now a log jam of dmen in the system (especially at RHD for once). But our forward group is weak AF. Looking at how teams played this year in the playoffs, how many of them could we possibly take down in a series? Our success hinges on Petey having a revenge tour (he could, time will tell) and our 2C is Chytil. I really have no idea who they will find to replace Boeser and Suter and at what price point. Everyone else? Good but usually not game breakers. Without a strong, consistent one-two offensive punch, this team will not go far.

I'll always cheer for them and hope they prove me wrong but man, this past season they proved all my pessimistic outlooks to be true and worse in some cases. I don't know how they fix this without a rebuild but that would mean losing Hughes. Stuck between a rock and a hard place.

Edit: before last year started, I had really big concerns about the d group they had assembled and I was right to doubt them. This year, I have the same feeling towards the forward group.

[bobbinka]

If you can get the team to squeak into playoffs for a few years, maybe Aquaman will finally build a new practice facility :lol

[Jason00S2000]

Future isn't looking bright for this team IMHO.

:lawl:

It's already over! start the 26/27 thread now...

[whitev70r]

The family is into development ... build a practice rink and then a 35 floor condo tower on top of it ... bet you tons of people will buy into that.

[Hondaracer]

Unless you’re a team like the oilers or panthers, star studded with legitimate superstars across the board, nothing is guaranteed.

What should the canucks do? Turn into the sabers? Senators? Habs?

Teams that have been garbage for decades and still can’t compete? Canucks under the aqualinis have had more legitimate chances at playoff runs than all those teams combined.

Just “rebuilding” or whatever you want to do guarantees nothing. People want to guide their anger somewhere but realistically new ownership isn’t going to do shit really

I’m indifferent to the aqualinis but people do realize like a quarter or more of the league have owners who don’t even spend to the cap right?

[mikemhg]

The family is into development ... build a practice rink and then a 35 floor condo tower on top of it ... bet you tons of people will buy into that.

With a big windowed floor in the lobby so condo-goers can watch the Nucks practice at their leisure.

[bobbinka]

Sam Bennett just announced he's staying in Florida for 8 more years.

If they can also keep Marchand, i think it's going to be a three-peat

[Jason00S2000]

I might actually buy next year's NHL EA game if they make the Panthers super stacked... then I will just play exhibition games where I target EP and just check the shit out of him and see if the game will let me injure him and see how unsportsmanlike the game will let me play, hahaha...

[whitev70r]

https://twitter.com/NHLJets/status/1936072944494821386

[pastarocket]

It’s official. Toews plays for the Jets on a one year contract:

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[murd0c]

I've always been a fan of Toews, I hope hes fully recovered now and can resume his career. No one should have to go out because of covid.

[SkinnyPupp]

Toews in Winnipeg is awesome, I hope he's fully healthy

[Hondaracer]

I've always been a fan of Toews, I hope hes fully recovered now and can resume his career. No one should have to go out because of covid.

lol.. was moreso out for his role in the sexual assault shit than anything

[Jason00S2000]

https://i.ibb.co/zWchmGwp/Chat-GPT-Image-Jun-21-2025-10-52-52-AM.png

[spoon.ek9]

There's some speculation that Dallas may be waiting in the wings to hire Malhotra once Calder Cup is settled. No definitive proof yet though.

The other interesting thing now is how they will manage Silovs going into next season. He would require waivers to be sent to AHL. Do we trade him? Trade Demko/Lankinen? Lots to figure out.

[68style]

I'm still not convinced Silovs is a NHL goalie

[spoon.ek9]

I have to admit I'm not totally convinced yet either but if that's truly the case then I'd sell him right now at the peak of his potential value. I wouldn't want to trade him to a division rival though.

[Teriyaki]

I know a division rival that DOES need some good goaltending though hmm

[spoon.ek9]

inb4 Silovs for McDavid lol. I think someone alluded to that in the other thread already.

[bobbinka]

They're going to have to throw in a sweetener, maybe Drai

But yea, I think Silovs is definitely on the block. They're talking to Demko about an extension.

[SkinnyPupp]

inb4 Silovs for McDavid lol. I think someone alluded to that in the other thread already.
It's officially offseason

[Tim Budong]

inb4 Silovs for McDavid lol. I think someone alluded to that in the other thread already.

demko or silovs or lankinen for McDavid

lfg

...

[68style]

McDavid has a NMC, watch him pull a Marner and not waive and then they lose the greatest individual player ever for nothing lol

[SkinnyPupp]

All this talk about McDavid wanting out, or wanting to fuck his team. But he has gotten to within 1 or 2 games of winning it all, two years in a row. Do you know how low the probability of that is? It would be fucking insane for him to leave if they can keep the core together, and make some adjustments, and goaltending. Florida had a productive third line, something that you basically fluke into, which just about every cup winner has done so.

Fans always want to blow shit up like it's a board game that resets every 15 minutes.

[68style]

Did you watch the series though? Edmonton was not close to Florida. They won 2 games in OT and both of them they didn’t deserve to win.

I’m considering lifestyle too. Edmonton sucks balls to live in.

[Hondaracer]

Move to Dallas, he gets a cup.

There’s probably 4-5 other teams he gets back to the finals with his addition alone. And they all have better goaltending and better depth.

He isn’t going to leave, but the odds of getting to a third consecutive finals is incredibly low.

[SkinnyPupp]

Did you watch the series though? Edmonton was not close to Florida. They won 2 games in OT and both of them they didn’t deserve to win.

I’m considering lifrstyle too. Edmonton sucks balls to live in.
To even get to the finals tells us that they deserved to be there. Just ran into a team that matched up too well against them, two years in a row. Someone beats the Panthers in the playoffs, things probably go differently. But they matched up well against everyone, probably mostly because they had a third line that could score

There are better teams out there than the Oilers, and maybe jumping ship is the right choice for him. But I don't think it's by far the best choice.

[whitev70r]

Now looking back, funny to think that the Leafs had the best chance of taking Panthers out, at least they took them to 7 games! If only the Leafs showed up in game 7.

[bobbinka]

so easy, McDavid for Quinn Hughes since both players are leaving their teams anyway according to fans.

[teggy604]

Now looking back, funny to think that the Leafs had the best chance of taking Panthers out, at least they took them to 7 games! If only the Leafs showed up in game 7.


That is the thing. The Laughs star players never show up in game 7. It's a fact and not a "if" lol.

[spoon.ek9]

and it's not even the fault of a singular core group of players, it spans generations at this point lol. betting against them is almost guaranteed money and yet you have people like Drake betting for them to win ($1M, no less).

[whitev70r]

So looking back, I shat on the Leafs for failing to get past round 2 again vs. the Panthers but it's two years in a row that they lost to Panthers. Just like the Oilers, the SCF finalist. WTH is it with the Panthers that make good or decent teams to crap the bed and lose lobsided games in a series. The Oilers crapped the bed 3 times in the 6 game series. Played hard for 3 and won 2 of them. If Oilers played hard for 7 games, hockey gods might have smiled on them and give them 4 wins.

When they said Florida was built for 7 game playoff series, they are not kidding.

Its still satisfying as hell to see the Leafs lose in round 2 though ... :lol.

[spoon.ek9]

the most diabolical thing was their apology tour after beating the laffs. depending on how you look at it of course, it was either genuine or total a troll job with all the glowing compliments they gave to them in regards to having a really good team. of course, they had to add the last bit where they said if that team were somewhere other than Toronto they would have been even more successful :lol

[pastarocket]

-latest rumour about Boeser is that the Bruins are taking a run to sign him:

https://www.si.com/onsi/breakaway/news-feed-page/boston-bruins-take-run-vancouver-canucks-star-brock-boeser


Trade news:

https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/ducks-trading-forward-trevor-zegras-to-flyers/

The Anaheim Ducks are trading forward Trevor Zegras to the Flyers for centre Ryan Poehling, a 2025 second-round pick and a 2026 fourth-round pick, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported on Monday.

Zegras, the ninth overall pick from 2019, had 12 goals and 32 points in 57 games last season.

He has struggled to stay healthy over the last two seasons after posting back-to-back 20-goal, 60-point seasons in 2021-22 and 2022-23.

[whitev70r]

the most diabolical thing was their apology tour after beating the laffs. depending on how you look at it of course, it was either genuine or total a troll job with all the glowing compliments they gave to them in regards to having a really good team. of course, they had to add the last bit where they said if that team were somewhere other than Toronto they would have been even more successful :lol

And comment by Tkachuk, 'McDavid, he's the greatest player right now and he will eventually win a Cup whether in Edmonton or somewhere else.'

[spoon.ek9]

Boston management: Sign all the Canucks! :alonehappy:

[whitev70r]

-latest rumour about Boeser is that the Bruins are taking a run to sign him:

https://www.si.com/onsi/breakaway/news-feed-page/boston-bruins-take-run-vancouver-canucks-star-brock-boeser


Yah, by season's end post season presser .. Boeser body language said he's not wanting to come back. So Boston is as good of a team as any.

This year's July 1st, UFA day should be interesting as there are a number of decent players playing musical chairs. Marner, Bennet, Ehler, Tavares, Duchene, Ekblad, Marchand, etc.

[Jason00S2000]

WTH is it with the Panthers that make good or decent teams to crap the bed and lose lobsided games in a series.

The only answer is:

Canadian teams and players treat hockey as a job. Canadian players are like Canadian blue collar workers... a day late and a dollar short. Look at the Leafs in Game 7, they were so low energy that they could have put Sleepy Joe Biden on skates and he'd be on their top line.

American teams and players treat winning as their mission and work together more for this goal, willing to take lower pay to be on a competitive team, players like each other more, maybe better taxes, less media microscope...

[spoon.ek9]

Bennett: indicated to crowd he intends to stay with Panthers for next 8 years
Marchand: indicated he'd like to stay in Florida
Duchene: already signed 4 year extension with Dallas
Tavares: apparently there's mutual interest to get a deal done
Ekblad: apparently talks of an extension have begun
Ehlers: he gon' git paid

[whitev70r]

Can Florida re-sign all those players? Or, are they willing to take pay cut to live in Florida and keep winnin?

[spoon.ek9]

this is why the florida teams have been in such good position recently: winning culture and tax free state

having both things going for them makes it easier to sign good players to team friendly deals. not to mention their surroundings being pretty much tropical and less media scrutiny. if you took a reasonable pay cut and had a legitimate shot at a 3rd cup, wouldn't you sign? i know i would rather than gamble on another place that you may or may not like/succeed at despite how much money they pay you.

in the past florida teams were mostly a joke but nowadays it's a prime location to win at basically everything.

[spoon.ek9]

Zegras to Flyers btw, I don't think he'll have a fun time with Tocchet lol.

[68style]

The only answer is:

Canadian teams and players treat hockey as a job. Canadian players are like Canadian blue collar workers... a day late and a dollar short. Look at the Leafs in Game 7, they were so low energy that they could have put Sleepy Joe Biden on skates and he'd be on their top line.

American teams and players treat winning as their mission and work together more for this goal, willing to take lower pay to be on a competitive team, players like each other more, maybe better taxes, less media microscope...

What are you even talking about?

Florida has more Canadian players on it than Edmonton does

[Jason00S2000]

What are you even talking about?

Florida has more Canadian players on it than Edmonton does

See spoon.ek9's post. :smug:

[68style]

Yah you see the difference? He made a good point, your post is complete nonsense that sounds like citizenship changes when you play in a different country.

[Tim Budong]

Florida took a chance on disappointing prospects and they all over exceeded.

They took a chance, high risk, high reward.

Thats Sam Bennett, Sam Reinhart and Gustav Forsling..

[Hondaracer]

30+ years of disappointment and barely even making the playoffs and all of a sudden Florida is the model franchise? Lol

[SkinnyPupp]

30+ years of disappointment and barely even making the playoffs and all of a sudden Florida is the model franchise? Lol
They just won the cup two years in a row you muppet. So yes, they're doing things right.

[Hondaracer]

They just won the cup two years in a row you muppet. So yes, they're doing things right.

I’m referring to Jason’s posts.

I’m more likely to side with Bettman in the thought things are cyclical and eventually things fall in to place whether it’s free agency, drafting, etc. that enables a team to get a chance at a cup VS pure management.

Tampas window is closed, they had their run and you mortgage the future to fill in peices. Florida is likely in the same boat now with their pending free agents etc.

[SkinnyPupp]

I’m referring to Jason’s posts.

I’m more likely to side with Bettman in the thought things are cyclical and eventually things fall in to place whether it’s free agency, drafting, etc. that enables a team to get a chance at a cup VS pure management.

Tampas window is closed, they had their run and you mortgage the future to fill in peices. Florida is likely in the same boat now with their pending free agents etc.
Yeah most pro sports are like that... You get a window, you try to make the right adjustments during that time, and then hope you can win it at least once during that time.

Some windows are longer than others, depending on players, coaches, management, etc. It's why the good teams are always good over the years, because they have good management that can open these windows on a regular basis. Oilers and Panthers had the same window, and unfortunately for the Oilers it didn't go their way twice, which is highly improbable. Good for Florida and their 400 fans!

The only issue I have are the idiot fans who think that if a team doesn't win within that window, they are basically on the same level as the shitter teams

[pastarocket]

Congrats to former Canuck Mogilny.

He is in the Hockey Hall of Fame.

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[Hondaracer]

Kane to the Canucks lol.. yuck

EP40’s new bully?

[pastarocket]

Kane to the Canucks lol.. yuck

EP40’s new bully?


From what I hear from a co-worker, Evander Kane wants to finish his career in his hometown.

He's a power forward who can help the team.

-can score goals, plays with an edge, and can fight.


Turtle boy Tkachuk did not dare to fight Kane during the Stanley Cup Finals even when the two players chirped against each other because Turtle boy knows Kane would kick his ass. Evander is a good boxer.

This would be a good trade for the Canucks IMO.

[spoon.ek9]

Yeah, I'm gonna go ahead and say this is a bad idea

[Tim Budong]

could work out
one year left..

or they move him at the draft...

time will tell

[pastarocket]

According to Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff, the Canucks are sending a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft with the Oilers not retaining any salary in the trade.

[spoon.ek9]

33 y/o at 5.125M with 1 year left

Absolutely should not extend a player like this, I don't care that he's local. If he is anything other than trade bait, this is a terrible decision.

[whitev70r]

Kane played in this year's playoffs - 21 games, 6 goals and 6 assists. Not bad.

We will need him in the playoffs ... for ~$5M/yr ... it's fine. :lol

[pastarocket]

33 y/o at 5.125M with 1 year left

Absolutely should not extend a player like this, I don't care that he's local. If he is anything other than trade bait, this is a terrible decision.


Kane can be an effective player IF he stays healthy. Knock on wood, Evander needs to be healthy for the upcoming season.

He missed all games last season because of injury. :considered:

Fourth round pick from the Canucks in an upcoming draft which many people see as below average in draft quality of players. The asking price is not too bad for Kane.

[keifun]

4th round pick with one yr left on his contract . It's not bad. Low risk. Hopefully he shows up for his hometown team this upcoming season.

[RevYouUp]

Kane would be good if he will stop himself from partying and gambling like mad with all his local buddies lol

[pastarocket]

Kane's comments about returning to his hometown:

"I’m incredibly excited for the next chapter of my career as I join the Canucks," Kane said. "It’s an honour to become part of an organization and team I grew up watching as a kid. Vancouver is a city that lives and breathes hockey. I’m looking forward to the opportunity to play in front of my hometown as I did many years ago as a Vancouver Giant.

[68style]

I would have taken last last year Kane no issue but this past year I dunno he was a big reason the Oilers got dummied in the finals mentally and hockey wise

He’s probably same numbers as Boeser was last year but with way more grit

[winson604]

Person aside the talent is undeniable. The free agent pool is pretty weak this year and we lost 50 goals with Suter and Boeser (yes we could still resign them). That being said, I'm not super mad since it's 1 year but we could have also did without making this move as well. Regardless I think this year will be a looooong year.

[whitev70r]

Can trade him at deadline and prob get that pick back or a lot more. It's fine.

He would be a good addition to any playoff bound team ...

[Hondaracer]

On paper it makes a tonne of sense and looks great cap wise

But with everything that comes with him, i dunno lol he is exactly what the Canucks kind of need when he’s on and it cost them virtually nothing

[winson604]

I think my biggest thing is we did the Oilers a favor. Could we have not fleeced them to retain some salary at least. Oh wells

[teggy604]

Kane for one yr is okay. The Canucks lost JT Miller. So a guy like Kane will bring back some grit and toughness for the team.

[pastarocket]

The local casinos will be happy to see Kane playing for the Canucks. EleGiggle

I can see a fan's sign at a Canucks game for next season "Welcome back, Evander! What's the parlay for tonight?" LUL

[whitev70r]

Kane will be playing for a contract the following year so hopefully, he will behave.

[punkwax]

Nice short post game walk to Parq for Kaner.

[teggy604]

Meh. If Kane wants to gamble his money away so be it. After all the NHL loves to promote gambling. Bet365. Can you bet how many white hair a player has? Probably lol.

Plus at least the money is in Canada. Instead of going to casinos in Vegas.

[68style]

I just don’t like the fact we had massive locker room drama last year and then we go and bring in a guy with a massive history of locker room drama even IF he was behaving in Edmonton… it feels like going in the wrong direction as usual. Nevermind he didn’t play last season so he didn’t exactly have to try and behave.

[mikemhg]

Kane 1 year is fine, he's definitely grown up from his San Diego days.

This must mean 100% Boeser is gone.

[Gumby]

I just don’t like the fact we had massive locker room drama last year and then we go and bring in a guy with a massive history of locker room drama even IF he was behaving in Edmonton… it feels like going in the wrong direction as usual. Nevermind he didn’t play last season so he didn’t exactly have to try and behave.
Agreed! Hughes won't be able to keep Kane in line if he starts being a prima donna...

[SkinnyPupp]

Kane was one of the best forwards for Edmonton all through the playoffs to the end. I don't care if he gambles or whatever.

[teggy604]

I just don’t like the fact we had massive locker room drama last year and then we go and bring in a guy with a massive history of locker room drama even IF he was behaving in Edmonton… it feels like going in the wrong direction as usual. Nevermind he didn’t play last season so he didn’t exactly have to try and behave.

That is true. However it takes two ppl to tango. EP40 is also part of the problem. Unless he gets traded the potential problem could still exist regardless who's coming.

[whitev70r]

Trade EP40 before July 1st ... start the rebuild now and best chance to keep Hughes.

[AzNightmare]

EP40 is not going anywhere. lol.
Rebuild is not happening, and Hughes isn't going to stick around for a rebuild either.

[RevYouUp]

Hughes is gone, I hope he reunites with his bros and win a cup down in NJ lol.

[bobbinka]

we get it, you guys are all doom and gloom. check back in 10 years

[winson604]

Normally I wouldn't post anything Bruins related but

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLVa_hfHwgA

[SkinnyPupp]

Awesome video but the jersey hasn't changed much since then really LUL

[winson604]

Awesome video but the jersey hasn't changed much since then really LUL

haha yea I always feel the same about some of the OG teams like Boston, Detroit, Montreal etc. It's like we have a new jersey and my reaction is what changed the stripe on the arm?

[pastarocket]

-good article about the Canucks trade for Kane.

https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/canucks-trade-for-evander-kane-a-huge-risk-reward-move/?


Interesting parts from the article.


Allvin and his team did their “due diligence” on Kane by talking to Evander’s former team mates and coaching staff.

Kane is no doubt highly motivated to play well for a big contract. -likely his last contract given his age of 33.

Finally healthy after missing half of Edmonton’s games over the last three years, Kane is playing for another contract, likely his final one in the NHL. He is four years removed from filing for bankruptcy in California, registering debts of $26.8 million.


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[bobbinka]

So, the 4th round pick going to EDM was actually what EDM traded for Podkolzin, making it Podkolzin for Kane. Both with 1 year left.

[Hondaracer]

https://i.imgur.com/Irw4rl0.jpeg

[mikemhg]

Canucks fans are idiots sometimes and the stupid online hive mind against Kane is annoying.

We know that we're losing a forward, Boeser, regardless.

It's a win win trade, we paid fuck all for the guy. He's big, fairly cheap at $5mil, he brings grit (which we need), he's on a 1 year contract so he's going to play hard, if he doesn't fit we can trade him for something at next deadline.

I can't see any negatives here.

[68style]

The negatives are totally dependent on whether he becomes a bad influence / idiot surrounded by all his East Van homie… I’m sure you’ve read the stories of his bankruptcy and how his hoodrat friends ride his coattails and get him in shit

[pastarocket]

Canucks fans are idiots sometimes and the stupid online hive mind against Kane is annoying.

We know that we're losing a forward, Boeser, regardless.

It's a win win trade, we paid fuck all for the guy. He's big, fairly cheap at $5mil, he brings grit (which we need), he's on a 1 year contract so he's going to play hard, if he doesn't fit we can trade him for something at next deadline.

I can't see any negatives here.


Canucks are getting a more mature Kane now as a player. -

https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/canucks-trade-for-evander-kane-a-huge-risk-reward-move/

Article mentions Allvin and his staff talked extensively with former team mates and coaches of Kane. They know much more about this player in terms of his conduct on and off the ice compared to any Canucks fan.

They did their "due diligence".

Oilers fans posted comments about how much community work that Kane did for Edmonton. He donated 25 grand to Indigenous students in 2022.

Then he bought Christmas gifts for kids in 2024.

Kane collaborated with Kids Up Front - Edmonton to provide 120 local youth with a holiday shopping experience, including Oilers merchandise and gift cards, says Kids Up Front - Edmonton.

Three year collaboration with that organization to help kids.

https://oilerhockey.com/article/18898

Perhaps Kane is more mature now because he has a fiance and three kids. Having a family can make a man grow up fast. :considered:

No news reports about Kane having any tension or big spats with his former teammates in Edmonton.

I won't judge Kane until I see him play a game as a Canuck. I think that many fans will be pleasantly surprised about how good a player he can be when he is very motivated to play for a new contract. His next contract will likely be his last one given that he is 33 years old.

[mikemhg]

For Kane, I do truly believe people attack the guy more because of his background. If his teammates said he wasn't a problem, I would take their word for it and welcome the hometown kid to the team.

Why don't people say the same about Corey Perry? He was perceived toxic asset who was cut from the Hawks, yet he's had a complete resurgence to his career and he's not talked down upon by fans whatsoever during his time in Edmonton.

I'm always a fan of giving someone a chance, wait and see. We're so quick to dogpile on people because of past transgressions, and don't recognize growth.

[68style]

People in EDM were livid when Perry first went there cuz of the drama and how fuckin slow he is at this point... he proved his worth though so it dropped off now they love him. Except for his Stanley Cup losing streak, which is quite frankly impressive at this point.

I hope the same for Kane minus the SC losing.

[bobbinka]

When the team is winning, people are willing to overlook and ignore a lot of things (until it blows up)

[pastarocket]

Kane speaks to the media after his trade to Vancouver:

He talks to reporters at about the 16 minute mark of the video.


https://www.youtube.com/live/OFtkOR0RyhQ?feature=shared

-nice blue and green suit on Kane haha.

[pastarocket]

https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/nhl-season-to-expand-to-84-games-as-part-of-new-cba/

New CBA between the league and the players union is being discussed now.

Changes: Regular season expands from 82 to 84 games.

Pre-season game schedule decreases from 6 to 8 games to four games.

Changes to the NHL season could be in effect as early as the 2026-2027 season.

[68style]

Players are getting fleeced on this CBA… big concession is losing dress codes? lol owners can’t push this through fast enough for themselves

[whitev70r]

84 ... damn, I was hoping it go the other way ... like 78 or 80 games.

No one cares about pre-season... guess that's why it's going down to 4. So the first 4 reg season games will be like pre-season level. We all know season ticket holders give away pre-season games and regular season brings in more $$ for owners.

[mikemhg]

^I agree, the season is already too fucking long.

I'd prefer a shorter regular season, less of a slog, less injuries. It would be better to see playoff teams with more of a full roster. We can truly see what team is the best equipped, as opposed to a crapshoot of whatever team has been able to weather the regular season with the least amount of injuries.

[bobbinka]

max contract length reduced to 7 years, effective 26/27

[bobbinka]

Garland 6 x 6 extension

[mb_]

Garland 6 x 6 extension

He deserves it, glad we have him long term

He might not be the biggest guy or the most talented player but he has the biggest heart

[SkinnyPupp]

Conor Garland an absolute keeper. Good

[68style]

Funny how everyone complained every year about his 4.5M before lol

He's going to be 36 when this ends... great player for us tho

[SkinnyPupp]

Funny how everyone complained every year about his 4.5M before lol

He's going to be 36 when this ends... great player for us tho
Not me!

[blkgsr]

he's a bull dog, hopefully he stays healthy and keeps producing

[68style]

Not me!

Oh dude I don't know if you get the full scale of the Van media over there, but ever since we got him it was like wtf his salary is so high 4.5 for this guy wtf such an albatross of a contract constantly a trade target to dump salary blah blah blah and the whole time I'm like ??? what else you going to get for 4.5 in the NHL these days?

It was fucking bizarre.

[bobbinka]

I always considered him the real prize in the OEL trade. Just a shame that OEL had to be bought out, which makes the overall trade shit.

[68style]

The real shit sandwich in the OEL trade was losing the 9th overall pick in the 2021 draft which turned into Dylan Guenther who's quickly turning into a stud... 60pts in 70 games last year

[Hondaracer]

Oh dude I don't know if you get the full scale of the Van media over there, but ever since we got him it was like wtf his salary is so high 4.5 for this guy wtf such an albatross of a contract constantly a trade target to dump salary blah blah blah and the whole time I'm like ??? what else you going to get for 4.5 in the NHL these days?

It was fucking bizarre.

Haven’t heard those comments basically since he got here?

[68style]

Dude Garland literally changed agents 2.5 years ago to facilitate trading HIMSELF off the team let alone him being a plug on the 3rd and 4th lines under all the coaches before Tocchet. That's why his perception was so bad before.

[Hondaracer]

Even at that time though he was still putting up great numbers relative to his ice time. Think he wanted out because before Toch came it seemed like there wouldn’t be a spot for him.

But yea, I forgot about that period where he wanted out

[pastarocket]

https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/nhl-nhlpa-extend-collective-bargaining-agreement/

Extension of CBA between the league and the player's union.

As I mentioned in a previous post, the new CBA includes expansion of the regular season from 82 to 84 games. Pre-season games are reduced from six to eight games to four games.

We will see a playoff salary cap. Teams like Vegas and Tampa Bay cannot play players that were on LTIR into post season games haha.

It's about time that we have a salary cap for the post-season.

[pastarocket]

Hmm. -rumour about the Canucks wanting to do a blockbuster trade:

A trade to get rid of Petey?

Canucks could be looking at a blockbuster trade [emoji102][emoji599]

According to David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, the Canucks have reached out to the New York Islanders in regards to Mat Barzal[emoji845]

Pagnotta isn’t the only person to discuss the Canucks potentially going after Barzal, either. Jeff Marek also discussed the idea with Greg Wyshynski on The Sheet with Jeff Marek podcast[emoji599]

Would you want to see Barzal in Vancouver? [emoji848]

[emoji991] Eric Hartline / Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images
#nhl #canucks #yvr #vancouver


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[bobbinka]

swapping 1 center for another doesnt really solve any problems

how bout petey for barzal + horvat :lol

[pastarocket]

Canucks draft centre Braeden Cootes from the Seattle Thunderbirds.

The kid already has leadership experience as team captain in different levels of hockey.

-possibly a future Canucks captain. -so
glad that Vancouver did not draft another Swede haha.

I like this draft pick. :thumbsup:

Irish Canadian player.

-from Sportsnet:

The team selected the six-foot, 185-pound centre 15th overall in the 2025 NHL Draft on Friday night. Right hand shot.

Cootes, 18, plays for the WHL’s Seattle Thunderbirds, where he serves as team captain. He is the youngest captain in the league.

The Sherwood Park, Alberta native tallied 63 points (26 goals and 37 assists) in 60 games last season, then added eight points (two goals and six assists) in six playoff games.

Cootes also served as Team Canada's captain at the 2025 U18 IIHF World Junior Championship, leading the country to a gold medal with six goals and six assists in seven games.


Cootes is also the first Canadian player the Canucks have drafted in the first round since 2014

Welcome to BC, Braeden. BC is coming to BC!

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[SkinnyPupp]

Yey we got a Braeden :alonehappy:

[AzNightmare]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbFp130AqvY

Damn, didn't expect that to get emotional.

[teggy604]

Hmm. -rumour about the Canucks wanting to do a blockbuster trade:

A trade to get rid of Petey?

Canucks could be looking at a blockbuster trade [emoji102][emoji599]

According to David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, the Canucks have reached out to the New York Islanders in regards to Mat Barzal[emoji845]

Pagnotta isn’t the only person to discuss the Canucks potentially going after Barzal, either. Jeff Marek also discussed the idea with Greg Wyshynski on The Sheet with Jeff Marek podcast[emoji599]

Would you want to see Barzal in Vancouver? [emoji848]

[emoji991] Eric Hartline / Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images
#nhl #canucks #yvr #vancouver


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Barzal has a 22 team no trade list. That is super high. Surprising vancouver is not on there. So I guess there is a chance he can come home. Hopefully sooner than later.

[mikemhg]

Yey we got a Braeden :alonehappy:

Peak 2000s modern white boy name.

[6thGear.]

Barzal has a 22 team no trade list. That is super high. Surprising vancouver is not on there. So I guess there is a chance he can come home. Hopefully sooner than later.

That's cause he's from here. I'd imagine almost every player as a kid has always dreamed of playing for their home team at some point or another.

[spoon.ek9]

I'd be ok with Barzal coming here but would worry about his longevity and injury history. Dude has only played a full 82 twice in his career ('17-'18 and '18-'19).

$9.15M cap hit for a RH Center isn't super bad. Might like the deal depending on what's coming back besides just him. But also, he's only ever averaged about 60-85 pts in a season. More of a 2C. Top down scoring is already an issue for us.

[pastarocket]

Sharks drafted a giant Chinese defenceman in the second draft.

33rd pick Simon Wang.

A 17 year old defenceman at 6 foot 6 and 215 pounds.

https://www.nhl.com/news/san-jose-sharks-simon-wang-inspired-by-nhl-china-games

Big Wang haha.

-picture of Wang and his Mom Willa:


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[whitev70r]

Why is San Jose ordering something from Temu/AliExpress?

j/k, good luck to the kid and hope he lives out his dream and gets an NHL roster spot ... not like other players that become perennial AHL players.

[pastarocket]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbFp130AqvY

Damn, didn't expect that to get emotional.


Schaefer’s Mom passed away last year after a two year battle with breast cancer.

He pointed upwards to thank his Mom at that moment in the draft.

I understand now why he was so emotional at the draft. -heartbreaking news to hear what happened to his Mom.


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[68style]

So apparently Kane was out at Miller’s favourite escort bar “Pierre’s” last night and was pushing around some Asian dudes and they beat him up lol

That didn’t take long!

[whitev70r]

FWIW

https://twitter.com/DarrenDreger/status/1939386635097190848

[pastarocket]

Allvin was buy signing players to contract extensions:


The Vancouver Canucks announced Monday that the forward has signed a two-year contract extension.

https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/bains-highlights-four-signings-by-canucks/

The Canucks simultaneously announced three other new contracts Monday, inking Max Sasson (one year, $775,000 AAV), Aatu Räty (two years, $775,000 AAV) and Guillaume Brisebois (one year, two way) to new deals.

[keifun]

So apparently Kane was out at Miller’s favourite escort bar “Pierre’s” last night and was pushing around some Asian dudes and they beat him up lol

That didn’t take long!


I saw the article on that on Canucks Daily. Him and his friends were just minding their own business until they got jumped
Kane got medical attention but he's okay now.

[bobbinka]

Wow, Aaron Ekblad takes a paycut to stay in FLA. 8 years x $6.1 mil.

Reminds me of the 2011 team :cry:

[bobbinka]

EDM Bouchard 4 x $10.5mil :lol

[68style]

6.1 in Florida is like 8.5 anywhere else… but Bettman says there’s no advantage to the tax system so everything is fine.

[teggy604]

20 million defense for Edmonton. What a joke. You add 14M for Leon and blank cheque if mc David stays. They are going to be Toronto.

[bobbinka]

Holy shit, FLA keeps Marchand. 6 years at $5.25mil. he's 37, LOL

They still need to sign/extend 4 more players, so someone needs to get traded.

[SkinnyPupp]

https://x.com/DarrenDreger/status/1939790939263827991

For Nick Roy

[SkinnyPupp]

Pietrangelo retiring (I think?)

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GuuzfAFboAAdPw5.jpg

[68style]

Holy shit, FLA keeps Marchand. 6 years at $5.25mil. he's 37, LOL



This couldn’t possibly be a more obvious salary cap circumvention if they tried

[whitev70r]

Yah, he retires and goes on LTIR at 40.

[bobbinka]

This couldn’t possibly be a more obvious salary cap circumvention if they tried

So, penalty for the Canucks

Yah, he retires and goes on LTIR at 40.

No LTIR for players after 35.

For contracts signed at or after age 35, any remaining cap hit counts against the team's salary cap even if the player is on LTIR.

[mb_]

Demmer 3x8.5m

[whitev70r]

no ... you cannot be for real ?? 8.5M ??!! for Sammy Salo type of goal tender?

[68style]

Yikes $13M wrapped up in 2 goalies for a minimum of 3 years after this upcoming season. Lank has a full NMC for 2 years and M-NTC for 3 years after that too. I would imagine Demko has some sort of NTC.

Thanks for the Calder Cup Silovs :pokerface:

[SkinnyPupp]

Demko is the best Canuck since the Twins, I'm happy

[whitev70r]

The Twins never took half the sick days together as Demko took in 1 year.

He's a $6.5-7.5M/yr goalie at best.

Demko's agent must have had to pinch himself ...
Allvin, 'We like to offer you $8.5 over 3 years.'
Agent, 'Sorry, did I hear that right, did you say $8.5 over 3 yrs?'

[pastarocket]

Way overpaid for an injury prone Demko.

8.5 million AAV.

Demmer has one heck of an agent hahah.


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[whitev70r]

Skinny is thinking $8.5M HK dollars ... 'Yah, that's a good deal.'

[winson604]

Holy Boeser is staying I can't say I saw that coming. 7 years @ 7.25 great deal in todays money

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GuyPle5X0AUO2ei?format=jpg&name=900x900

[68style]

Hahaha I lost count how many comments on social media I saw about this “trash organization” driving a guy like Boeser out of town and that he would never re-sign here in a million years… fan media here is so toxic

[keifun]

Good to hear we got US guys like Garland, Demko and Boeser wanting to stay in VAN. A Canadian market noneless.
Great core guys!

[unit]

surprised by the boeser signing, but very happy with the garland signing

[mikemhg]

I guess we're running it back then.

[winson604]

I guess we're running it back then.

You're damned if you do damned if you don't. So many things to think about for starters trying to keep Hughes happy. Keep some of the core guys he knows, likes, and are decent. These guys wanted to be here obviously. Ok you let them walk, then what? Who replaces 25 goal + Brock who signed for the same expired contract essentially based off of cap to team cap %. Garland isn't simply just a guy who give 100% all the time that you can find for cheap, he offers way more than that. Demko is the only one where you can debate ok do we run it back with him or not? 2 goalies? What about Silovs? crowded crease you can only pick 2.

[AzNightmare]

I guess we're running it back then.

EZ...
EP40 goes back to being 100pt player
Demko will be vezina caliber and play 60 games.

Last season was an anamoly..... In Allvin's eyes.

[snowball]

Although Petey was injured, I wouldn't be surprised if he was slightly playing that way out of spite against JT and Tocchet. Hoping for 90 from him this season.

[teggy604]

So they going to put Boeser and EP40 on the first line?

I don't think EP40 and Boeser have the same chemistry as Miller and Boeser.

[snowball]

So they going to put Boeser and EP40 on the first line?

I don't think EP40 and Boeser have the same chemistry as Miller and Boeser.

That's cause Petey, Boeser, and Debrusk aren't drivers of the play like JT was, they're missing a piece for sure. Unless Petey steps up, but he might be too soft to take on that role.

[bobbinka]

Pius Suter goes to St Louis for 2 x $4mil

Unless we can trade for a center, we're going to really miss him in the lineup

[68style]

I really liked the guys details… not in the Loui Eriksson kinda way either…

He did shoot an unrepeatable 18% this last season though, I expect he will tail off considerably unless St Louis can pull another Dylan Halloway out of their ass.

[whitev70r]

Isn't there any players ready to come up from Abby Canucks, hell they just won the Calder!

[bobbinka]

Raty, Sasson, Bains, and Karlsson were all given contracts, but they're 4th line guys. at best maybe get a sniff at 3rd line.

[roastpuff]

I can see Raty being a 3C

[spoon.ek9]

Yeah that's probably his ceiling though. This team is still in dire need of a legitimate 2C. Rumours are the Canucks are looking to move Blueger and Joshua to make room. I can see them trying to ship out Hoglander for the same reason.

[bobbinka]

I really hope not. Joshua has an upside. His play was disrupted by cancer, but the latter half of the season, he found his stride. Having him and Kane would make the team a bit harder to play against, especially given the small players we have.

I believe in Hoglander, Toch just kept putting him in the doghouse.

I'd rather the package include Chytil, Mancini, or O'Connor

[teggy604]

To get a 2c?. More like Willander, and DPetey.

[spoon.ek9]

I think the initial plan was to move those two in order to re-sign Suter. But he's gone so plans will have to change again.

[winson604]

Speaking of the cap I was surprised to see the Blues over the cap by over 2 million like just based off of memory I'm like who the fuck do they have that their team is over the cap *shrug*

[spoon.ek9]

we aren't much better lol. currently sitting at 763K below the cap limit and sorely needing that 2C to actually be competing for a playoff spot.

[winson604]

we aren't much better lol. currently sitting at 763K below the cap limit and sorely needing that 2C to actually be competing for a playoff spot.

At least there are names on our team that are pretty widely known across the league i.e. Hughes, Demko, EP and so forth so you may not be shocked at us being at the cap.

Maybe it's just me not watching hockey much anymore so my knowledge is shit now but over the cap and not a single actual star on your team like who you paying?

[whitev70r]

^ you mean LA Kings ...Holland really hacked up a good roster. Good thing might be that it's easier to grab the Pacific Div #2 spot, and maybe the 8th slot.

[winson604]

^ you mean LA Kings ...Holland really hacked up a good roster. Good thing might be that it's easier to grab the Pacific Div #2 spot, and maybe the 8th slot.

my IG was littered with Holland and CiCi memes last night on this very topic.

[pastarocket]

https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/nikolaj-ehlers-signs-with-hurricanes/

Ehlers signs with Carolina. Six years for 51 million.

[68style]

He’s a bum, surprised he got that much $

Weak and injured often

[bobbinka]

Lol, 5 teams called to see if Fleury would come out of retirement to play for their team.

My guess is Oilers, Oilers, Oilers, Oilers, and Oilers.

[68style]

I’d want him around even as a locker room presence

[Hondaracer]

Oilers thinking of signing Carter hart lol..

The all reputation team going through everyone

[68style]

More power to them, he’s a shit goalie even when he was mentally stable lol… my schaudenfreude would love to watch that unfold

[whitev70r]

Stan Bowmen, 'Ah, it's no big deal, just sexual assault.'

[spoon.ek9]

Not that I want him to go to the Oilers, but maybe this poor goalie market will drive up our asking price for Silovs.

[68style]

AHL success =/= NHL success unfortunately

Look at all the point a game or better dudes in the AHL that just barely have a cup of coffee in the NHL over the years.

Silovs regular season stats last year in the NHL were horrendous... 2-6-1 3.65 GAA and .861 SV%.

We're not getting anything for him, don't get your hopes up.

[spoon.ek9]

speculation was a 6th or 7th round pick. that would still be better than getting absolutely nothing by losing him on waivers.

[unit]

just saw that todd bertuzzi is going to play senior aaa, i didnt even know that was a thing.
im sure even despite the steve moore thing the guy still has plenty of money and is playing for the fun of it.
how much do you think some of the big names make in that league?

[spoon.ek9]

Not sure if you guys noticed, but Cootes signed his ELC. So he won't be taking the NCAA route. Apparently he impressed management at UBC camp.

[pastarocket]

Not sure if you guys noticed, but Cootes signed his ELC. So he won't be taking the NCAA route. Apparently he impressed management at UBC camp.

Congrats to Cootes. This kid is a future Canucks captain.

If only Petey showed the same compete level at Cootes. That is saying something about our no. 1 centre and the rookie Cootes.

https://www.nhl.com/canucks/news/canucks-agree-to-terms-with-forward-braeden-cootes-on-three-year-entry-level-contract


Vancouver, B.C. – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the club has agreed to terms with forward Braeden Cootes on a three-year, entry-level contract.

“Braeden showed really well at our development camp, and we are happy to get him under contract,” said Allvin. “His compete level and desire to be one of the best players on the ice at UBC was apparent from the very first day. We liked his hard work and attention to detail, and we look forward to helping him improve as a hockey player.”

Cootes, 18, completed his third season with the Seattle Thunderbirds of the Western Hockey League (WHL) in 2024.25, recording 63 points (26-37-63), 18 penalty minutes, and a +5 plus/minus rating in 60 games, as well as eight points (2-6-8) and four penalty minutes in six playoff games. He was named Seattle’s co-captain on November 22, 2024, and took over the captaincy on January 4, 2025, leading all Thunderbirds players in assists and points, while tying for second on the team in goals throughout the regular season.

[bobbinka]

Not sure if you guys noticed, but Cootes signed his ELC. So he won't be taking the NCAA route. Apparently he impressed management at UBC camp.

so where does he play next season?

[roastpuff]

CHL or he makes the NHL team - can't go AHL or NCAA

[68style]

Thank goodness I always get nervous when these kids go to college that they’re gonna pull the bye bye stunt

[spoon.ek9]

if he makes the team, we gotta make room for him. he's a RH centre so if he's able to win faceoffs at NHL level then he'll be at least useful for that role. I'm thinking he projects to be higher ceiling than Raty so let's all hope he's our future 1/2C and the future is NOW lol.

[mb_]

https://x.com/Canucks/status/1944479477750440363


Goodbye Arty Party, guess this was inevitable with Demko's extension and they woulda lost him for nothing on waivers

[bobbinka]

Nice! To the east AND we got a player in addition to the pick.

[pastarocket]

https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/canucks-trade-goaltender-arturs-silovs-to-penguins/?

Vancouver traded the goaltender to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday in exchange for forward Chase Stillman and a fourth-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft.


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[Hondaracer]

That’s a pretty good return considering the radio has been saying all they would get is a 6th round pick for the last 2 months

[bobbinka]

Brother of legendary Canuck Riley Stillman

[spoon.ek9]

Hope Arty gets some NHL time in Pitts. He deserves a shot at a fulltime position I'd say.

[68style]

Backup is my ceiling for him but he’s automatically Pittsburgh’s backup currently. They only have Jarry under contract prior to this trade. Good situation for him with Jarry being notoriously streaky.

[pastarocket]

Schedule is out for the 2025-2026 season:

https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/nhl-teams-announce-home-openers-as-full-schedule-rolls-out-1.2335900

Canucks have their home opener on October 9th against the Flames.

The NHL schedule is out! Here are some significant games 👀

👉Marner returns to Toronto: January 23rd, 2026

👉Marchand returns to Boston: October 21, 2025

👉Toews returns to Chicago: January 19, 2026

👉Panthers vs. Oilers meet again: November 22, 2025

👉Sid vs. Ovi, possibly for the last time: April 11 and April 12, 2026 (back-to-back)

👉Miller returns to Vancouver: October 28, 2025

👉Connor McDavid plays Canucks for the first time since match penalty/suspension: October 11, 2025

[spoon.ek9]

Marner gonna get booed so hard but it's not entirely his fault. The fans are mad he left but also wanted him to leave long time ago so.... yeah lol.

[68style]

By some fucking miracle they still got a player for him even though he was a UFA

[spoon.ek9]

Because Leafs were going to accuse Vegas of tampering. It was either sign and trade or see consequences.

[bobbinka]

Oilers were in on Silovs

“Oilers were involved, I think another team was in the mix, but just couldn’t quite get it done,” Seravalli said. “The Oilers don’t really have a ton to offer and weren’t entirely sure that Šilovs is better than what they have right now in [Stuart] Skinner as well as Cal Pickard.”

Hope they give Skinner an 8 year extension

[whitev70r]

:lol ... if that happens, then McJesus will be a free agent next year.

[spoon.ek9]

get rid of Nurse, sign a real goalie...

[murd0c]

I still think their goal is to sign carter hart, he would be perfect for them.

[68style]

Dakota Joshua to the Leafs for a 2028 4th Rounder??

What a shit deal… he had a terrible year last year recovering from CANCER but he’s worth way more than a 4th almost 3 years from now? Wtf

[pastarocket]

Dakota Joshua to the Leafs for a 2028 4th Rounder??

What a shit deal… he had a terrible year last year recovering from CANCER but he’s worth way more than a 4th almost 3 years from now? Wtf

I agree. Allvin got fleeced on this trade. Fourth round pick in the 2028 draft hahaa.

[punkwax]

I’m a little surprised by the return as well but this is likely a cap dump to free up money for a better player. Chief Kief has also made DJ more expendable.

[spoon.ek9]

yeah I don't like the return either but it's clearly cap dump

[AzNightmare]

Kane for Dak.

Eh, I know Dakota was recovering from cancer. Time will tell. But I'm also not entirely convinced Dakota was going to keep producing more as time goes.

Management needs capspace to address the need for now.

[spoon.ek9]

his cap hit is precisely the reason he was traded, nothing more. we need cap, he's a 3/4th liner making $3.25M. abby guys can step into that role at a much more affordable price.

[bobbinka]

waiting to see what we do with this cap space.... better be something good

i'm positive Dak was going to have a bounce back year. Being able to put him on a line with Garland and get instant chemistry will be sorely missed.

[spoon.ek9]

yeah that chemistry was great to see while it lasted. i'm sure he'll have a much better season this year.

[teggy604]

his cap hit is precisely the reason he was traded, nothing more. we need cap, he's a 3/4th liner making $3.25M. abby guys can step into that role at a much more affordable price.

Aquaman must love all these moves. Patrik signing all these players to get rid of them the next yr. Lol.

[Tim Budong]

losing Suter and trading away DJ

would love to see the abby guys step up so there some cap space,
but now that there are options, who could fill this open C spot

[68style]

I think Raty showed quite well toward the end of the season, had a real good scoring touch.

[Hondaracer]

Lost what little grit we had. Looking pretty soft on paper

[pastarocket]

Lost what little grit we had. Looking pretty soft on paper

The only gritty players that I see on our team now are Sherwood and perhaps a motivated Kane. -motivated because Evander is on a one year contract.

Chief Kief and Kane. The rest of the team is looking soft as Charmin toilet paper, especially on the center position.


Allvin better pull a rabbit out of a hat in terms of acquiring a good second line centre.

[spoon.ek9]

yeah.. not a big forward group right now. Sherwood is physical and now we have Kane for that role too but other than that it's a bit thin. Sasson and Raty will get a shot as centers I imagine. Ideally we wouldn't have both in the lineup at the same time, hence the cap dump.

1C Petey
2C Chytil
3C Blueger
4C Raty/Sasson

No one has really talked about him much so far, but I was actually disappointed management didn't give Blais a shot on our 4th line for next season. Dude was a beast in that Calder Cup run. Big, heavy hits and not afraid to step up to anyone. Something this team clearly needs a bit more of.

[roastpuff]

Blais was slow and had bad conditioning, you could see it during the Abby run where he got left in the dust a couple of times after he was chasing a hit.

Sasson is pretty gritty, I can see him being a speedy pest.

[teggy604]

Chytil is like one concussion away for his nhl career. He had one last yr didn't he?

[68style]

Yup I’ld bet money he doesn’t make it through this season without another one and likely career over

[spoon.ek9]

it's really shitty because he seems talented and creative with his play. also comes across as a really nice dude in his Rangers PR clips. being so young and having already suffered so many concussions is some real shit luck.

[murd0c]

he really is a great player but no question he's going to get ko'd again and hopefully he will finally decided to hang them up. Hockey is all he knows and I really feel bad for the guy since he's a good player.

[teggy604]

The dude is a multi millionaire at 25. I am sure he can find something to do with his life after hockey.

[whitev70r]

^ do what all players who can't play in the NHL do ... be an elite high level coach. He's already got his bag of gold.

[Gumby]

Many pro sports athletes are terrible with money, and many of them don't know anything outside of their sport. There are only so many coach/analyst/etc. positions available...