Canucks Prospects to Watch in 2024-25 & Projecting Defensive Pairings For Opening Night
Also, a new addition makes THW's list of breakout candidates for this season, and more.
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5 Canucks Prospects Fans Should Watch This Season
August 2, 2024 by Lukas Bernasiewicz
For a team that made it pretty far into the playoffs last season and did not have a first or second-round pick at the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, the Vancouver Canucks have several prospects to keep an eye for this upcoming season. Some are easier to watch than others, but there are several high-level prospects playing in North America that most Canucks fans should keep their eyes on.
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Projecting the Canucks’ 2024-25 Defensive Pairings
August 1, 2024 by Matthew Zator
The Vancouver Canucks‘ defence corps will look different again this season after general manager (GM) Patrik Allvin decided not to re-sign Nikita Zadorov and Ian Cole. Replacing them will be Derek Forbort and Vincent Desharnais, two rough-and-tumble blueliners with size, but not noted for their mobility and offence. There may still be an addition to come before the puck drops on Oct. 9, but as we enter the month of August, let’s take a look at what the defence pairings could look like against the Calgary Flames on opening night.
Every NHL Team’s Breakout Candidate in 2024-25
August 1, 2024 by Michael Ostrower
The biggest moves of the 2024 offseason have passed and the 2024-25 season is close to two months away, meaning it is the perfect time to start predicting how each NHL team will perform. Every season comes with countless shocking results and breakout stars. This season is expected to be no different as the caliber of skill in the league is at an all-time high. While it is obvious Connor McDavid and Cale Makar will continue their stardom, who are the lesser-known players poised to break out?
