How the All-Star play of Jacob Markstrom has been a constant in a chaotic Canucks season
When Jacob Markstrom makes his debut as an NHL All-Star during Friday night’s Skills competition in St. Louis, he’ll be following in the footsteps of some of the greatest Canucks goalies of all time: Roberto Luongo, Kirk McLean, Gary Smith and, … Continue reading How the All-Star play of Jacob Markstrom has been a constant in a chaotic Canucks season
Vancouver Giants fans hurl thousands of teddy bears at the ice
It was raining stuffed animals on Sunday, as the Vancouver Giants hosted their annual Teddy Bear Toss game. Wearing outrageous Grinch-themed uniforms, the Giants held the annual event at Rogers Arena for the first time this year. The Teddy Bear Toss … Continue reading Vancouver Giants fans hurl thousands of teddy bears at the ice
The Sunday Crease…Show? | LITC Radio: October 27, 2019
The first weekend radio show to premiere on a Monday (I think). In this episode I talk about the Canucks wild pair of games against the Capitals and Red Wings, go over some of early surprises in the NHL season, … Continue reading The Sunday Crease…Show? | LITC Radio: October 27, 2019
The Sunday Crease: Ferland, Goalies and Seatmates
Talk about a roller coaster. The last couple weeks have seen some serious hills and valleys for the Canucks; three straight wins at home, a come from behind victory over the defending Stanley Cup Champs, a shutout at the hands … Continue reading The Sunday Crease: Ferland, Goalies and Seatmates
Miller exceeding early expectations for Canucks after controversial trade
When J.T. Miller joined the Vancouver Canucks through a controversial trade with the Tampa Bay Lightning in June, some big expectations came with him. Any time a player costs a first-round pick, the bar of success is immediately set in … Continue reading Miller exceeding early expectations for Canucks after controversial trade
The Sunday Crease: Slow Starts, Eastern Notes and the Team of Mystery
“There has been an awakening. Have you felt it?” In the four years that I’ve been running this website, there’s never been more excitement and intrigue surrounding the Vancouver Canucks than there is going into 2019-20 season. But hey, maybe … Continue reading The Sunday Crease: Slow Starts, Eastern Notes and the Team of Mystery
Pacific Peeks: Vancouver Canucks
It’s been a long, long time since you could mention the Vancouver Canucks and “playoffs” in the same sentence. And yet, here we are. The Canucks have a very clear vision on how to celebrate their 50th anniversary season properly; a season … Continue reading Pacific Peeks: Vancouver Canucks
Finding better nicknames for new Canucks players
Hockey players suck at nicknames. When the Vancouver Canucks opened training camp with media interviews on Thursday, it was the players’ first chance to talk about their offseason training regiments, their goals for the season and their first impressions of … Continue reading Finding better nicknames for new Canucks players
State of the Blog 2019-20: The Boy is Back in Town
Hey everyone! I hope you all had a great summer vacation! Your essays on it are due next week, but today we’ll just be going over the syllabus for next season. I’m Hooooome! First of all, if you haven’t heard … Continue reading State of the Blog 2019-20: The Boy is Back in Town
Thatcher Demko needs to show No. 1 potential for Canucks next season
There’s a number of storylines going into the 2019-20 season for the Vancouver Canucks; an anniversary celebration, a rebuilt supporting cast, and a draft pick bet placed on the team’s ability to make the postseason within the next two years. … Continue reading Thatcher Demko needs to show No. 1 potential for Canucks next season
