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Tig Iginla, Cole Beaudoin, and other at Utah Hockey Club's Development Camp

Utah Hockey Club Off-Season Review: Draft Picks, Key Signings, and a New Era

The Utah Hockey Club has made waves in its first off-season as an organization. From notable trades, free agent signings, and entry-level contracts, the Hockey Club is looking to make improvements from its former Arizona team. In the biggest milestone of the offseason, Utah had an interesting showing at the 2024 NHL Draft. With their […]

Utah Hockey Club Making Splash in Draft/ Free Agency

If you are a fan of the new NHL Utah team, then do I have some good news for you. The Utah Hockey Club formerly known as the Arizona Coyotes made several moves just before, during, and now after the draft in free agency. Let’s start with things that happened just before the draft. Making […]

NHL Journeyman Derick Brassard Announces Retirement

Forward Derick Brassard announced his retirement from professional hockey on Sunday, following a 16-season career. Brassard, the former sixth overall pick by the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2006, played for ten teams in his career, most notably for the New York Rangers. Brassard made his NHL debut in 2007 for Columbus, playing in 17 games […]

Veteran Canucks Defenseman Could Add Depth to Boston Bruins

Boston Bruins General Manager has a lot on his plate this off-season. The club needs a top-six center, a winger to potentially replace the departing Jake DeBrusk, and defensive depth on the left side. With Hampus Lindholm and Mason Lohrei, the Bruins are set with what appears to be two very good left-shot defensemen. After […]

Harley to Duchene: Stars Beat Canucks 4-3 in Overtime

The Dallas Stars concluded the brief, two-game homestand with a home game against the Vancouver Canucks. The Stars beat the Canucks 4-3 in overtime at the American Airlines Center on Thursday night. Dallas improved to 19-8-4, while Vancouver fell to 22-9-3. The Canucks drew first blood on the road, which likely disappointed most if not […]

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Demko Doing Everything and More for the Canucks

It is amazing what a terrific player who has been somewhat injury-prone can do when he or she is finally healthy. That is exactly the case when it comes to Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko. Demko, 27, missed many games over the last few seasons due to various injuries. Last season, Demko played in just […]

Ian Cole Changes His Number

This week, Ian Cole announced that he would be changing his number from #28 to #82 this upcoming season. This is in reaction to no one wearing #28 since the passing of Luc Bourdon. The reaction from Canucks fans is overwhelmingly positive thus far. Good on Ian, for the classy move!

Ian Cole, Teddy Bleuger, and Tristen Nielsen all Sign with the Canucks

Vancouver Canucks GM Patrik Allvin announced that Ian Cole, Teddy Bleuger, and Tristen Nielsen all have agreed to terms with the team. Ian Cole has signed a one-year, $3 Million contract. The 34-year-old, most recently with the Lightning, has found success everywhere he’s been. The Veteran has 748 Games played in 12 seasons with 182 […]

Do the Lightning Consider Lineup Changes for Pivotal Game 5?

With the Tampa Bay Lightning facing elimination in Game 5 Thursday night, the question of whether they consider making lineup changes is one worth pondering. They haven’t played poorly in the last two games. In fact, the Lightning controlled play for long stretches in Games 3 and 4. Defensive lapses late allowed the Toronto Maple […]

Shuffling the Deck: Tampa Bay Lightning Lineup to Look Different as Injuries Mount

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are a war of attrition; teams quite literally grind each other down in the hopes of being the last team standing with the Stanley Cup hoisted high above their heads. Not many teams know this better than the Tampa Bay Lightning. They have played in the last three Stanley Cup Finals […]