Canucks’ GM Patrik Allvin Has Aced Free Agency in His Tenure So Far & Trouble With Myers' Extension
Also, a tribute to the Russian Rocket, why Mogilny deserves to be in the Hall of Fame, and more.
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Canucks’ GM Patrik Allvin Has Aced Free Agency in His Tenure So Far
August 9, 2024 by Matthew Zator
The Vancouver Canucks have seen a lot of success under the leadership of Patrik Allvin so far. Since he was hired as general manager (GM) on Jan. 26, 2022, they have a 110-71-23 record and not only made the playoffs last season but won the Pacific Division and were one win away from the Western Conference Final.
Canucks in Trouble With Tyler Myers Extension
August 7, 2024 by Lukas Bernasiewicz
The Vancouver Canucks had a few options near the start of free agency to address their defensive core. After their season concluded the club only had three defencemen signed for the 2024-25 season. So with a few options in front of them, the team decided to bring back a pending unrestricted free agent (UFA) in Tyler Myers. Myers inked a three-year contract at an average annual value (AAV) of $3 million. He had a bounce-back season in 2023-24 as he was a staple on Vancouver’s back end and was useful during the Canucks playoff run. But signing a 34-year-old defenceman who has a lot of hard miles and an injury history like Myers to a three-year contract could hurt the Canucks rather than help them.
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Alexander Mogilny Is Hockey Hall Of Fame Worthy
The fact that Alexander Mogilny has not received enshrinement in the Hockey Hall of Fame is more than a bit perplexing. The man who was nicknamed “Magic” during his early years in Buffalo assembled perhaps the least considered storied career in the NHL. Fans and hockey historians are beginning to forget how talented he truly was.
Pavel Bure – A Tribute to the Russian Rocket
“Pavel Bure was – and is – the best player to ever wear a Canucks’ uniform.” — Pat Quinn, former Canucks GM (from ‘Ex-GM Pat Quinn calls Pavel Bure the best Canuck ever’ – Greg Douglas, Vancouver Sun, 04/12/2013)
