Canucks' Untouchable Prospects & News and Rumours
Also, a look back at the Canucks' success with Swedish players over the years, and more!
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In today’s edition, we have some untouchable prospects going into the 2024 Trade Deadline, the latest news & rumours from Vancouver, a look back at the success the Canucks have had with Swedish players, and more.
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Canucks’ Untouchable Prospects for 2024 Trade Deadline
January 23, 2024 by Matthew Zator
The Vancouver Canucks are likely going to be buyers at this year’s trade deadline and that means assets out the door for immediate help. With an abundance of unrestricted free agents in the offseason, president Jim Rutherford and general manager Patrick Allvin might feel the need to go “all in” and try for a championship this season rather than down the line. Well, that would be a mistake, especially if it requires giving up one or more blue-chip prospects to acquire someone like Jake Guentzel, Elias Lindholm or Joel Eriksson Ek. With that said, here are two that should not be on the table at the deadline.
Canucks News & Rumors: Lindholm Soucy, Rutherford & More
January 23, 2024 by Sartaaj Bhullar
In this edition of the Vancouver Canucks News & Rumors, an insider discusses who the Canucks’ trade targets are heading into the March 8 trade deadline. Additionally, an update on Carson Soucy and his injury. Also, the organization has extended president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford.
Canucks Weekly: Kuzmenko in the Dog House Again, Pettersson On Fire & More
January 19, 2024 by Matthew Zator (THW Premium Content)
The Vancouver Canucks have started 2024 with a bang and have only lost once in regulation since Jan. 1. In fact, their only blemish is a 2-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues on Jan. 4 and a 4-3 shootout loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Jan. 15. Sandwiched between that was a five-game winning streak as part of a seven-game road trip.
With that, let’s get this first Canucks Weekly of 2024 started with some musings before our by-the-numbers segment and finally, the awards of the week.
Canucks Have an Eye for the Swedes
January 24, 2024 by Sartaaj Bhullar
I wrote an article discussing the biggest draft day steals for the Vancouver Canucks, and while I was researching for that article, I noticed how many great Swedish players the team has been able to acquire. Two of the five players listed in that article were Swedes and have been a big part of the franchise. Four of the top 10 players in franchise scoring history are Swedish players as well as three of the six players to have their jerseys retired by the team.