Merry Christmas Canucks fans! Alex Burmistrov is gone, Chris Tanev is coming back, and I take a quick look at the Canucks prospects in the World Junior Tournament.
With injuries to key forwards like Bo Horvat, Sven Baertschi, Brandon Sutter, Derek Dorsett, and perhaps Brock Boeser - now more than ever is Jake Virtanen's time to shine.
Brock Boeser was injured in the 2nd period of the Canucks' 6-1 loss to the Calgary Flames. Will he make it back in time to fight for the Calder Trophy?
The Canucks' season could be on the line as they take on the Sharks tonight and Flames Sunday night. And imagine if Horvat waited to negotiate his new contract.
December 6: Jacob Markstrom (with his first career shutout) and Derek Pouliot (with 3 points) led the Canucks to a 3-0 win over the visiting Carolina Hurricanes.
With the abrupt retirement of Derek Dorsett (and the current injuries to Erik Gudbranson and Brandon Sutter), do the Canucks have enough toughness in their lineup? Do they need it?
Bo Horvat and Brock Boeser were invited to the NHL.com studios to record a few features for the NHL Network. I was impressed with their poise, maturity, and humility.
Canucks rookie Brock Boeser has taken Vancouver by storm and is currently the NHL's leading scorer among rookies. Here's how Canucks fans sum up their feelings on Boeser using just one word.
The Canucks defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins for the 2nd time in 3 weeks, and Brock Boeser has 5 goals in those 2 games. Also, my theory as to why the Canucks are better away than at home.
The Canucks have released Anton Rodin and have called up d-man Philip Holm. As well, they need more goals from their d-men: they are being outscored by 14 d-men across the NHL! Also, a quick word on Chance the Rapper portraying a hockey broadcaster on Saturday Night Live.
