Canucks’ 2011 Draft Remains Worst in Franchise History
Thirteen years ago, the Vancouver Canucks drafted what some consider the worst class in franchise history. The 2011 NHL Entry Draft saw the team make eight selections, resulting in a…
Category Archives: Canucks History
Vancouver Canucks’ Best Trades with the New Jersey Devils
Welcome to the Vancouver Canucks best trades series. In this series, we at The Hockey Writers look back at the Canucks’ trading history with every NHL team and pick what we believe to be…
Top 5 Canucks Jerseys in Franchise History
The Vancouver Canucks have had some iconic jerseys over the years, and recently they have chosen to revisit some iconic kits of their history. This article will take a look…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 15
Aug. 15 has been a very interesting day in National Hockey League history. This date has seen a pair of successful coaches find new jobs. Also, a current franchise filed…
Daily Hockey Trivia – Offer Sheets, Captains & First Overall Picks
Welcome to the Daily Hockey Trivia for Aug. 13, 2024. This is a daily series that will test and challenge your knowledge of the modern and historical aspects of NHL…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 10
Aug. 10 has been both a hectic and sad day in NHL history, as Hall of Famer and Chicago Blackhawks legend Tony Esposito passed away in 2021. In other news,…
Revisiting Canucks’ Trades for Motte, Highmore & Lammikko
*This is an archived article that was published in 2022 It was a long time coming, but the Vancouver Canucks finally had a fourth line they could count on to…
Canucks’ GM Patrik Allvin Has Aced Free Agency in His Tenure So Far
The Vancouver Canucks have seen a lot of success under the leadership of Patrik Allvin so far. Since he was hired as general manager (GM) on Jan. 26, 2022, they…
Alexander Mogilny Is Hockey Hall Of Fame Worthy
The fact that Alexander Mogilny has not received enshrinement in the Hockey Hall of Fame is more than a bit perplexing. The man who was nicknamed “Magic” during his early…
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…