Top 100 Fantasy Hockey Rankings for 2018-2019 (80-61)

Over the next few weeks, RotoBaller will be kicking off the NHL offseason with a feature breaking down the top 100 player rankings heading into the 2018-2019 fantasy hockey season. The top 100 rankings will be released in six segments, starting from the bottom (100-81) and concluding with a two-piece set featuring our top 20 […]

Derrick Pouliot Signs One-Year Deal With Vancouver

The Vancouver Canucks announced on Tuesday that the club had come to terms with defenseman Derrick Pouliot on a one-year, $1.1 million deal. Acquired by the Canucks on Oct. 3, 2017 in exchange for defenseman Andrey Pedan and a 2018 fourth-round draft pick, Pouliot posted 22 points (three goals, 19 assists) to go along with […]

Canucks Draft Quinn Hughes With Seventh Pick

The Vancouver Canucks have taken University of Michigan defender Quinn Hughes with the seventh overall pick on Friday night. One of the top-ranked defenders in the draft, Hughes dominated in his freshman year, posting five goals and 29 points in 37 games. Somewhat undersized at 5-foot-11, Hughes believes he's ready to compete at the NHL […]

Sedin Brothers Win King Clancy Trophy

Daniel and Henrik Sedin were awarded the King Clancy Trophy, an award that exemplifies leadership on and off the ice. These co-captains retired after 17 seasons with the Vancouver Canucks and did nothing but great things for the organization. They donated $1.5 million to the BC Children's Hospital Foundation in 2010 and have helped Canucks […]

Olli Juolevi To Have Back Surgery

Vancouver Canucks prospect Olli Juolevi is set to have back surgery after experiencing discomfort in his lower back while training this offseason. The surgery, a microdiscetomy, typically requires two to three months of recovery and rehabilitation. As a result, the 2016 fifth overall pick may not be ready when the Canucks kick off training camp […]

Canucks Sign Goalie Michael DiPietro

Vancouver Canucks general manager Jim Benning announced that they have signed 18-year-old goaltender Michael DiPietro to a three-year, entry-level contract. The Ontario native spent three seasons with the OHL team, the Windsor Spitfires, and put up a 29-21-3-1 record with a 2.79 goals-against average. He recently set the single-season record for the Spitfires with seven […]

Henrik Sedin Calls an End to Illustrious Career

Although neither Sedin brother could get on the stat sheet in the final game of their illustrious career, Henrik Sedin fired three pucks on net but wasn’t able to beat Cam Talbot in the shootout portion of the Vancouver Canucks shootout loss at Edmonton on Saturday. Although the days of Henrik Sedin being in the […]

Daniel And Henrik Sedin Call An End To Illustrious NHL Careers

Although neither Sedin brother could get on the stat sheet in the final game of their illustrious career, Henrik fired three shots while Daniel sent five pucks to the net and managed to score in the shootout portion of a loss to Edmonton on Saturday. Although the days of either Sedin being in the run […]

Henrik And Daniel Sedin Shine In Final Home Game

Vancouver Canucks forwards Henrik and Daniel Sedin had a dream ending to their NHL home careers, helping the team beat Arizona 4-3 in overtime. Daniel, who scored twice in the tilt, got the 16th overtime goal of his career and Henrik finished the night with two assists, with both, of course, coming on his brother's […]

Jacob Markstrom Starts Final Home Game For Canucks

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Jacob Markstrom will get the nod from head coach Travis Green for the team's final home game of the season on Thursday against Arizona. He carries a losing record against the Coyotes this season in three starts, going 1-2-0, but he's actually posted some rock-solid numbers with a 1.36 goals-against average and […]

Nikolay Goldobin Records First Multi-Goal Game

Vancouver Canucks right wing Nikolay Goldobin scored half of the team's four goals in Tuesday' 5-4 shootout loss to Vegas, which marks his first career multi-goal game. The 22-year-old Russian put Vancouver on the board late in the first period and later finished a big three-goal comeback in the third to make it 4-4. After […]

Jacob Markstrom Returns To Canucks Crease On Tuesday

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Jacob Markstrom will be back between the pipes on Tuesday after sitting out the team's last game. Thatcher Demko made a winning start to his NHL career on Saturday against Columbus, but he was sent back to the minors after Anders Nilsson recovered from an illness. Markstrom has shown some solid form […]

Bo Horvat And Brock Boeser Set To Shine

Vancouver Canucks forwards Daniel and Henrik Sedin will be playing their final career games this week after announcing their retirement from the league. The team will have a couple of huge spots to fill, but there are some great pieces to do so with Bo Horvat and Brock Boeser, who both look set for a […]

Henrik and Daniel Sedin Announce Retirement

Twin brothers Henrik Sedin and Daniel Sedin announced their retirement after 18 seasons with the Vancouver Canucks. Henrik has been the team captain since 2010, with his brother, Daniel, right by his side as the alternate captain. They have combined for a total of 2,106 points (631 goals, 1,475 assists). They are both ranked within […]

Jussi Jokinen Records Three Points In Canucks Win

Vancouver Canucks forward Jussi Jokinen had his best game of the season on Saturday, recording three points -- a goal and a pair of assists -- against Columbus in a 5-4 overtime win. It was a bit of a revenge game for the Finnish veteran, as the Jackets picked him up from waivers in January, […]

Thatcher Demko Makes Winning Debut For Canucks

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko made a winning start to his NHL career on Saturday, making 26 saves in a 5-4 overtime win. He only had a .867 save percentage, but the Jackets got half of their goals on the power play, so it isn't really as bad as it looks. Also, three of the […]

Sam Gagner Fights Off Flu Bug To Score In Canucks Win

Vancouver Canucks forward Sam Gagner was one of many players feeling under the weather on Thursday and multiple players were scratched for the meeting with Edmonton, but he was on the ice and ended up getting his 10th goal of the season. Gagner struggled to cope with Connor McDavid when the Oilers captain opened the […]

Derrick Pouliot Makes History In Canucks Win

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Derrick Pouliot was an unlikely history maker in Thursday's 2-1 win over Edmonton, as he became the first player ever in the NHL whose first five career goals have all turned out to be game-winners. The former Penguin put one past Cam Talbot at the start of the third, with Nikolay Goldobin […]

Jacob Markstrom Takes On Oilers Thursday Night

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Jacob Markstrom has to be on top of his game on Thursday, as the team will host the Edmonton Oilers and the red-hot Connor McDavid. The Oilers captain has scored 12 goals in 14 games this month, picking up a mind-boggling 27 points. He's had three games with three-plus points in the […]

Jacob Markstrom Will Look For Third Consecutive Win Versus Ducks

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Jacob Markstrom is the team's starter in net on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks, and he'll be looking for his third consecutive win. Markstrom saved 39 of 41 shots last Thursday against Chicago in a 5-2 win and had a 30-save effort on Sunday against Dallas in a 4-1 result. It's not […]

Jacob Markstrom Shines In Canucks Win

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Jacob Markstrom was the first star in the team's Sunday night win over Dallas, saving 30 of 31 shots to pick up his second consecutive win. The Canucks have struggled mightily for goals recently, which has prevented Markstrom from picking up more wins, but they put four past Kari Lehtonen to extend […]

Sam Gagner Scores First Goal Since January

Vancouver Canucks forward Sam Gagner ended a 25-game goal drought on Friday against St. Louis, scoring his first goal since Jan. 6. Gagner has slotted into the Sedins line, but that hasn't lead to increased production, at least not goals-wise. He does have four points in the last four games, but his shooting percentage has […]

Anders Nilsson Likely Starting For Canucks On Friday

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Anders Nilsson will likely make his 23rd start of the season in Friday's matchup against St. Louis, as the team finishes off a back-to-back set. The Canucks picked up a nice 5-2 road win on Thursday in Chicago with Jacob Markstrom between the pipes, but they have won consecutive games just twice […]

Bo Horvat Scores Goal No. 20 On Thursday

Vancouver Canucks center Bo Horvat is a 20-goal scorer for a second consecutive season, having reached the milestone in Thursday's 5-2 win over Chicago. Horvat's production has nosedived since Brock Boeser (back) was ruled out for the season, but he's shown some life lately, getting two goals in three games. He also had an assist […]

Alexander Edler Scores Two Goals In Canucks Win

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Alexander Edler posted the fourth multi-goal game of his career on Thursday, scoring the team's first and fourth goal in a 5-2 win over Chicago. The team is struggling badly without Brock Boeser (back), who's done for the season, but Edler has actually picked up some form lately, also scoring against San […]

Henrik Sedin Scores a Rare Goal In Blowout Win

Vancouver Canucks center Henrik Sedin netted a rare goal on Thursday against Chicago, putting the puck into the net for only the third time this season. He went 55 games without one before scoring near the end of the first period to make it 2-1. He also picked up an assist in a big 5-2 […]

Jacob Markstrom Stays In Canucks Goal On Tuesday

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Jacob Markstrom will start against the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday, even though he's going through a rough patch with seven losses in the last eight outings. It's his second start against Vegas this season after a 25-save effort on Nov. 16 in a 5-2 loss. He also made a relief appearance […]

Jacob Markstrom Returns To Canucks Crease

Vancouver Canucks goalie Jacob Markstrom will be back between the pipes on Wednesday against Anaheim after sitting out two of the last three games. He fought an illness last week, which limited his playing time, but he's fully healthy now and looking to keep up his recent good play. Markstrom has lost his last two […]

Anders Nilsson Faces Kings On Monday

Vancouver Canucks goalie Anders Nilsson will be making his 22nd start of the season in Monday's road game against the L.A. Kings. It's only his second start this month, following a 31-save effort last week in a 5-2 loss to Minnesota. It will take a very brave fantasy owner to use Nilsson on Monday, as […]

Jacob Markstrom Finishes The Week For Canucks

Vancouver Canucks goalie Jacob Markstrom is set to start the final game of the week on Sunday against the Arizona Coyotes after being the first guy off the ice in the morning skate. Markstrom missed the team's last game, as he wasn't feeling well, according to head coach Travis Green. It's Markstrom's second start of […]