Canucks Need More From Kuzmenko and Mikheyev & Revisiting Horvat Trade
Also, the latest news & rumours from Vancouver, Jim Benning's worst trades, and more.
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In today’s edition, we have the latest news and rumours from Vancouver, why the Canucks need more offence from Andrei Kuzmenko and Ilya Mikheyev, revisiting the Bo Horvat trade from last January, and more.
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Canucks News & Rumors: Kuzmenko, Lindholm, Myers & More
January 30, 2024 by Sartaaj Bhullar
In this edition of the Vancouver Canucks News & Rumors, the Chicago Blackhawks have looked into acquiring Andrei Kuzmenko. Additionally, more about the club’s interest in Calgary Flames forward Elias Lindholm. Also, the NHL fined Tyler Myers.
Canucks Aren’t Getting Enough From Mikheyev & Kuzmenko
January 28, 2024 by Scott Clarke
Almost all is well in British Columbia. The Vancouver Canucks sit atop the league in points by the All-Star break and look utterly dominant. Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes? Potential Hart Trophy finalists. Thatcher Demko? Almost a shoe-in for a Vezina Trophy finalist spot. Rick Tocchet? Potential Jack Adams Trophy winner. However, not everything is perfect.
The Canucks simply need more from their pair of Russian wingers, Ilya Mikheyev and Andrei Kuzmenko. The waters have been rocky for Kuzmenko all season, but Mikheyev’s largely been a solid two-way contributor up until as of late. However, if Vancouver wants to be serious contenders for the Stanley Cup, they need to find a way to kickstart these two into playing good hockey.
Revisiting the Islanders and Canucks Bo Horvat Trade 1 Year Later
January 26, 2024 by Michael Ostrower
As we approach the anniversary of the Vancouver Canucks sending Bo Horvat to the New York Islanders in exchange for Anthony Beauvillier, Aatu Raty, and a protected 2023 first-round draft pick, it’s a good time to evaluate how the deal worked out. The Islanders extended Horvat in the days that followed, and the first-round selection was flipped a month later to the Detroit Red Wings in a package deal for defenseman Filip Hronek. Opinions were mixed at the time, so one year later, who won the trade?
Canucks: 5 Worst Jim Benning Trades
Jim Benning was the general manager of the Vancouver Canucks from May 23, 2014 until Dec. 5, 2021. During his time as GM, he made questionable signings, free agents, and waiver placements. Today, we dive into his trade history to determine the five worst trades of the Benning era.