The NHL trade deadline is six weeks away, and the now first-place Pacific Division Seattle Kraken looks like a legitimate Stanley Cup contender. It might be time to go all in year two of the franchises’ existence. Seattle is proving their off-season acquisitions to the forward group, specifically on the wings, to help bolster their […]
The departure of forward Jake DeBrusk has opened an opportunity at second-line right wing for the Boston Bruins. DeBrusk signed a seven-year contract with the Vancouver Canucks with an annual salary of $5.5 million after the Bruins ended negotiations with the left wing. Last season, DeBrusk played primarily right wing on his off-side for Boston, […]
The Kraken are enjoying a solid season in just their second year as a franchise. After finishing last in the Pacific Division last season, the Kraken find themselves second in the Division this season, trailing the Vegas Golden Knights by one point while having a game in hand. Thanks to their early success, the Kraken […]
The Vancouver Canucks have endured a whirlwind of a season to date as they sit sixth in the Pacific Division with a 20-26-3 record and 43 points. On top of the poor record, the Canucks have been under fire regarding the handling of head coach Bruce Boudreau and team captain Bo Horvat who was traded […]
In what seemed like an inevitable reunion from day one and only picked up steam with time, the NY Rangers have reacquired F Tyler Motte from the Ottawa Senators for F Julien Gauthier and a conditional 2023 7th round pick (becomes the lower of the NYR’s two 6th round picks if Rangers make it past […]
The Vancouver Canucks annual young stars tournament took place this past weekend at the Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton, British Columbia. Hosted by the Canucks, it also featured young stars, rookies, and prospects, from the Edmonton Oilers, Winnipeg Jets, and Calgary Flames. A couple of notes off the top: 23-year-old defenceman Cole McWard has been dealing with a […]
A Recap of Recent Events About a week ago, I wrote an article talking about some recent interviews involving goaltender Elvis Merzlikins, stating that he and the Columbus Blue Jackets have agreed to “find a new scenario.” These statements came after the netminder had either been a healthy scratch or confined to the bench for […]
After a tough and disappointing 6-3 loss to the San Jose Sharks on Friday night, December 1st, the New Jersey Devils will be back at it on Tuesday night, December 5th in Vancouver to take on the league’s fourth-best team in the Canucks. The Devils need to start returning to their winning ways because the […]
Welcome to Inside The Rink’s latest News & Rumors column. In this episode of the series, we will be focusing on the Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers, Washington Capitals, and Vancouver Canucks. Maple Leafs Stun Lightning; Take Commanding Series Lead The Toronto Maple Leafs were down 4-1 to the Tampa Bay Lightning with just over […]
The Vancouver Canucks have started their fire sale as the fun is just beginning for the franchise. In what has been a dumpster fire of a season between the lack of wins and mishandling of star players, and the firing of their head coach, they find themselves sixth in the Pacific Division. The fire sale […]
