Elias Pettersson Pots His Second Hat Trick

Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson celebrated his second career hat trick with a big performance in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Predators. He tallied an even-strength and power-play tally in the second period and completed the three-goal effort with an empty-netter. The Swedish star had his sixth multi-point outing of the season. He's had a […]

NHL Waiver Wire Adds: Week of 10/30 to 11/05

Welcome, RotoBallers! My name is Sean Goodwin, also known as "Goody". In this article, I will suggest some potential waiver wire adds that will help your fantasy team win your matchup this week, if you were able to grab any of the players from last week's article you did well. I will give you an […]

Thatcher Demko Grabs His First Shutout Of The Season

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko kept the St. Louis Blues from scoring on Friday, registering his first shutout of the season in a 5-0 win with 22 saves. It's his fourth career shutout. Demko has now tallied back-to-back wins to improve his record to 3-2-0. He's demonstrated good form so far by logging a 1.91 […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (10/27/23): NHL DFS Lineups

Welcome, RotoBallers! My name is Sean Goodwin, also known as "Goody". . In this article, I will share with you some plays and matchups that may not be on the public radar. I will provide you with the best tools to succeed and the information you need to create the optimal lineups for your GPP […]

Vasily Podkolzin OK After Being Stretchered Off The Ice

Vancouver Canucks right wing Vasily Podkolzin has announced that he's "all good" after being involved in a scary incident in the AHL on Wednesday. In the Abbotsford Canucks' 5-2 victory over the Colorado Eagles, Podkolzin hit his head on the ice and appeared to have been convulsing after taking a hit from an opposition player. […]

NHL DFS Picks and Analysis for October 24th, 2023 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Oh boy, were the main sites this close to understanding the assignment. The NHL decided to try something new and have all 32 teams play on one night with staggered starts. It’s one of the best ideas the league has had in […]

NHL Waiver Wire Adds: Week of 10/23-10/29

Welcome, RotoBallers! My name is Sean Goodwin, also known as "Goody". In this article, I will suggest some potential waiver wire adds that will help your fantasy team win your matchup this week. I will give you an option at forward, defense, and a goalie who might be available on your waiver wire. Be sure […]

Ilya Mikheyev To Make Season Debut Saturday

Vancouver Canucks forward Ilya Mikheyev (knee) is set to make his season debut Saturday night for a road matchup against the Florida Panthers. The Russian speedster hasn't placed since Jan. 27 of last season as he would undergo surgery to repair a torn ACL midway through his first season with the Canucks. Mikheyev tallied 13 […]

Teddy Blueger Downgraded To Week-To-Week

Vancouver Canucks center Teddy Blueger (knee) is set to miss multiple games after the team downgraded him to week-to-week. The Latvian forward suffered a bruised knee in the team's preseason finale last week and wasn't in the lineup in the regular-season opener Wednesday versus Edmonton. He was considered a game-time decision for the contest, which […]

Carson Soucy Considered Week-To-Week

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Carson Soucy (undisclosed) is considered week-to-week. The 29-year-old had an unfortunate finish to the preseason, exiting the team's final warm-up game on Friday versus Calgary with an undisclosed injury. The injury will now delay Soucy's regular-season debut with his new team after he inked a three-year, $9.75 million deal with Vancouver as […]

Ilya Mikheyev Expected To Miss Season Opener

Vancouver Canucks winger Ilya Mikheyev (knee) came through a full practice on Sunday, but the team will likely still have to start the season without him. Mikheyev hasn't been cleared to play and will need to get in more practice time to be game-ready. Starting the campaign without Mikheyev is far from ideal for the […]

Sam Lafferty Traded To Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks acquired forward Sam Lafferty from the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday for a 2024 fifth-round draft pick. Lafferty moved on from Toronto after playing in just 19 games for the team over the final stretch of 2022-23. He started last season with the Chicago Blackhawks and enjoyed a career year with 12 […]

NHL Betting Futures: 2023-2024 Point Total Over/Under Predictions

The NHL regular season kicks off in less than a week as we have a plethora of betting futures to comb through over the next several days. One of the more interesting NHL futures categories is the point total over/under department. It gives us an opportunity to cash in on our sleeper clubs while taking […]

Ilya Mikheyev Questionable For Opening Night

Vancouver Canucks winger Ilya Mikheyev (knee) will sit out the rest of the preseason, and his status for opening night is up in the air. The 28-year-old is recovering from a torn ACL and looks like he's still a bit away from being fully healthy. Mikheyev has also missed some practice time in training camp […]

Spencer Martin Placed On Waivers By Canucks

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Spencer Martin was placed on waivers by the club on Thursday afternoon, the first day of waivers on the NHL calendar. The Canucks acquired goaltender Casey DeSmith from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for Tanner Pearson last week, leaving Martin as the third goaltender on the club's depth chart. The team is […]

Ilya Mikheyev Leaves Practice Early Tuesday

Vancouver Canucks forward Ilya Mikheyev (knee) took part in Canucks practice on Tuesday but departed early and reportedly wasn't very involved in the on-ice session. The speedy winger underwent season-ending ACL surgery in January after initially suffering a partially torn ACL during a pre-season game in September of 2022. The Russian signed a four-year, $19 […]

Fantasy Hockey Rankings for 2023-2024 Drafts - Top 300 for Points Leagues

The 2022-2023 NHL season has come and gone in the blink of an eye with some calling the playoffs ‘the most exciting playoffs in a long time’ due to the numerous upsets and teams who caught fire at the right time. Eventually, the Vegas Golden Knights returned to the Stanley Cup Finals, the second trip […]

Ilya Mikheyev Not At Canucks Camp For Personal Reasons

Vancouver Canucks right wing Ilya Mikheyev has left the team's training camp for personal reasons, general manager Patrik Allvin announced on Thursday. It's currently unclear how long he will be away from the team. Mikheyev is also currently trying to return from a knee injury, and his participation in preseason games has been considered doubtful. […]

Tucker Poolman Not Available For 2023-24 Season

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Tucker Poolman (head) won't be able to play during the 2023-24 NHL season. The 30-year-old is suffering from migraines and was already limited to just three appearances last season. "Tucker is not going to play. We're supporting him and helping him in any ways to get his life back and feel good […]

Casey DeSmith Traded To Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks added to their goaltender depth on Tuesday, picking up Casey DeSmith via a trade from the Montreal Canadiens. In exchange, the Canucks departed with winger Tanner Pearson and a third-round draft pick. DeSmith joined the Canadiens less than two months ago when the Pittsburgh Penguins traded him away. The 32-year-old has featured […]

Canadiens Pick Up Tanner Pearson From Vancouver

The Montreal Canadiens have acquired left wing Tanner Pearson from the Vancouver Cancuks for goaltender Casey DeSmith and a third-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. Pearson, who won the Stanley Cup as a member of the Los Angeles Kings in 2014, moves on from Vancouver after playing four and half seasons with the Canucks. […]

Quinn Hughes Named Canucks Captain

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes was named the 15th captain in franchise history on Monday. He's the first blue-liner to have the honor of captaining the team since Doug Lidster in 1990-91. The Canucks were left looking for a new captain after trading Bo Horvat to the New York Islanders last January. Time will tell […]

Ilya Mikheyev Doubtful For Preseason

Vancouver Canucks right wing Ilya Mikheyev (knee) might not be ready to feature in preseason games, CHEK TV's Rick Dhaliwal has reported. The Russian forward is still trying to recover from an ACL injury that cut his 2022-23 campaign short. However, it is believed that he could be an option for opening night. Mikheyev had […]

Brock Boeser Feeling "Really Motivated" Ahead Of Season

Vancouver Canucks right wing Brock Boeser is ready to get his NHL career back on track after struggling in recent seasons for mental and physical reasons. "Last year was definitely a hurdle mentally," Boeser said. "It was a little different, obviously. You're still dealing with, you know, that loss of my dad. You don't come […]

Elias Pettersson Has Put Contract Talks With Canucks On Hold

Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson is fully focused on preparing for the new NHL campaign and isn't discussing a contract extension with the team at present. "I've just put that on hold," Pettersson told NHL.com. "I still have one more year left. I've been wanting to focus on training this summer and the contract will […]

Pius Suter Moves To Vancouver

The Vancouver Canucks have picked up free-agent forward Pius Suter on a two-year, $3.2 million deal. The 27-year-old will suit up for his third NHL team after spending the past two seasons with Detroit and making his NHL debut in 2020-21 with Chicago. "Bringing in Pius for the next couple of years really helps us […]

Nils Hoglander Signs Two-Year Pact With Canucks

Vancouver Canucks winger Nils Hoglander has agreed to a two-year extension with the team. The 22-year-old was a restricted free agent after spending most of 2022-23 in the AHL. Hoglander posted 14 goals and 32 points in 45 games with the Abbotsford Canucks, but he was limited to only three goals and nine points in […]

Canucks Select Tom Willander With The No. 11 Pick

The Vancouver Canucks have selected defenseman Tom Willander with the 11th overall pick of the 2023 NHL Draft. Willander had four goals and 21 assists in 39 games while playing in the J20 Nationell, Sweden's highest junior hockey division. Standing at 6-foot-1 and weighing 180 pounds, the 18-year-old will begin playing this fall at Boston […]

Canucks Buy Out Oliver Ekman-Larsson

The Vancouver Canucks have bought out the final four seasons of Oliver Ekman-Larsson's eight-year contract. Ekman-Larsson was a big catch for Vancouver when he arrived from Arizona via a trade in 2021, but the Swedish blue-liner never really got comfortable with life in Canada and ended up having two disappointing seasons. His play deteriorated so […]

Ethan Bear Out Six Months After Shoulder Surgery

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Ethan Bear will be out for six months after having shoulder surgery. The 25-year-old needed to get the procedure done after getting hurt at the 2023 IIHF World Championship. The injury means that Bear will miss a large chunk of next season. Bear is a restricted free agent this offseason after finishing […]