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…
Category Archives: Canucks History
Today in Hockey History: July 30
The Pittsburgh Penguins changed the future of their franchise on this date by selecting a generational talent. There were also three retirements on July 30, including two soon-to-be members of…
Today in Hockey History: July 28
National Hockey League fans in British Columbia have had a lot to be excited about on this date. An all-time great who broke barriers retired and a talented second-generation star…
Canucks Draft Misses Since 2015
The Vancouver Canucks have struggled to draft and develop players for a large part of the past nine years. Yes, they have found some key players like Thatcher Demko and…
Vancouver Canucks with 100-Point Seasons
The Vancouver Canucks don’t have a storied history of players that have hit the century mark in points. But the ones that have are some of the best of all…
Today in Hockey History: July 8
This date, in 1995, proved to be a very eventful one with the National Hockey League’s annual Entry Draft and the usual dealings that go with it. Over the years,…
Revisiting the 2019-20 Vancouver Canucks’ Playoff Run
After COVID-19 put a halt on the 2019-20 NHL season in March, Vancouver Canucks fans around the world wondered what would happen next. Plenty of questions were presented by fans…
Canucks: A Look Back at the Bo Horvat for Cory Schneider Trade
On June 30, 2013, the Vancouver Canucks made a franchise-altering trade when they sent Cory Schneider to the New Jersey Devils for the ninth-overall selection in the 2013 NHL Entry…
Ranking the Last 5 Stanley Cup Final Game 7s
Yes, I know what you’re thinking. The NHL Entry Draft is tonight. The day when franchises inspire hope with flashy draft picks, make significant personnel changes, and look toward the…
Today in Hockey History: June 26
If you are a fan of the draft, then June 26 is a huge day for you. Five separate NHL Entry Drafts were held on this date, bringing some Hall…