Canucks Have Issues to Solve Before Playoffs & Tribute to Pavel Bure
Also, underrated prospects, the latest Canucks Corner, and more!
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Canucks Corner: Matt's Latest Musings on What's Happening With the Franchise
March 31, 2024 by Matthew Zator (THW Premium Content)
Welcome to the first Canucks Corner where I will give you my thoughts and opinions on all the hot-button topics being discussed in Canucks Nation right now. From signings, trades, prospects, injury and lineup news, and everything in between, here are my latest musings on the team we all love, cheer on, and get frustrated by on a nightly basis.
Canucks Need to Solve a Few Issues Before 2024 Playoffs
March 31, 2024 by Matthew Zator
Since the All-Star Break, the Vancouver Canucks have struggled to gain any sort of traction and are backing into the playoffs rather than chugging in full steam ahead. They are 12-9-3 since the festivities ended in Vegas on Feb. 4, and while that’s a decent record, it’s the other stats that are somewhat concerning. The team that has the best goal differential in the league at plus-57 is at a minus-2 over the last 24 games, and they have been wildly inconsistent with their offence and special teams.
Every NHL Team’s Most Underrated Prospect
April 1, 2024 by Michael Ostrower
The sport of hockey has never been in a better position, with stars Connor McDavid, Cale Makar, Auston Matthews, and others leading the NHL into financial growth, bringing in fans from across the globe. In addition to the superstars, the talent among youth has never been better, with the league bringing in top prospects in recent seasons such as Jack Hughes, Owen Power, Connor Bedard, and others who have helped it take the next step in professional sports. Now, it is time to look at lesser-known prospects who could have an NHL impact in the future.
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)
Discussions involving Pavel Bure’s talent always inspire an incredible amount of praise. Songs were written after his arrival, fans were so ecstatic that 2000 of them observed his first practice with the Vancouver Canucks on Nov. 3, 1991 and nobody could seem to get enough of the Russian Rocket.