23-10-2021 Martin Gernat injured.
Martin Gernat of Utica Comets suffered injury during tonights minorleague game against the Oklahoma City Barons. He is expected to be sidelined for about a week . They just want to be careful after what happened to my back last time - it doesn't feel very serious though, was his answer to a reporter question after the game.

21-10-2021 Extra practise results
Coach Barry Trotz thinks that the extra practise did little to improve the motivation of the team.

21-10-2021 Wilhelm Svartsvik frustrated
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Wilhelm Svartsvik feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a regular player.

A native of Sweden, Wilhelm Svartsvik was originally drafted to the NHL by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2nd round of the 2016 entry draft. He has appeared in 9 NHL games during his career, notching 0 goals and adding 3 assists along with 2 penalty minutes. The 23 year old defenseman has not yet played for the Vancouver Canucks this season. He has played 8 games with the Utica Comets this season, totalling 1+1=2 with 0 PIM.


20-10-2021 Weekly team report
Who's hot

Chris Tanev is looking steady with 3 points in 3 games last week. Frédéric Massé is looking good with 4 points in 3 games last week.

Who's cold

Colby Cohen has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Tommy Dyment has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Patric Hörnqvist has lost his sights and is now 6 games without a goal. Eric Tangradi has lost his sights and is now 7 games without a goal. Igor Mizin has lost his sights and is now 7 games without a goal. Adrian Okasaki is looking out of place on the ice despite notching 2 points last week. Carter Hart has been chilly and allowed 8 goals in 2 games. Andrej Rozhestvensky has lost his sights and is now 6 games without a goal. Kory Burns is looking out of place on the ice despite notching 2 points last week.

Trainer's room

Jake Gardiner remains sidelined with head injury.



14-10-2021 Alex Petrovic injured.
Alex Petrovic of Utica Comets suffered abdomen injury during tonights minorleague game against the Manchester Monarchs. He is expected to be sidelined for a couple of days . This will just build character, sitting out a few days I mean, he said before being taken away for x-rays.

13-10-2021 Weekly team report
Who's hot

Adrian Okasaki is looking steady with 3 points in 3 games last week.

Who's cold

Tommy Dyment has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Jamie McGinn is looking out of place on the ice despite notching 2 points last week. Travis Caldito has lost his sights and is now 5 games without a goal. Frédéric Massé has lost his sights and is now 5 games without a goal. Kory Burns has lost his sights and is now 5 games without a goal.

Trainer's room

Jake Gardiner remains sidelined with head injury.



11-10-2021 Wilhelm Svartsvik frustrated
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Wilhelm Svartsvik feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a regular player.

A native of Sweden, Wilhelm Svartsvik was originally drafted to the NHL by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2nd round of the 2016 entry draft. He has appeared in 9 NHL games during his career, notching 0 goals and adding 3 assists along with 2 penalty minutes. The 23 year old defenseman has not yet played for the Vancouver Canucks this season. He has played 4 games with the Utica Comets this season, totalling 1+0=1 with 0 PIM.


10-10-2021 Lev Stoljarov frustrated
Vancouver Canucks right wing Lev Stoljarov feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a regular player.

A native of Russia, Lev Stoljarov was originally drafted to the NHL by the Vancouver Canucks in the 3rd round of the 2014 entry draft. He has appeared in 45 NHL games during his career, notching 4 goals and adding 8 assists along with 56 penalty minutes. The 24 year old right wing has not yet played for the Vancouver Canucks this season. He has played 4 games with the Utica Comets this season, totalling 1+1=2 with 2 PIM.


6-10-2021 Weekly team report
Who's hot

Patrick Kane is looking good with 3 points in 2 games last week. Igor Mizin is looking good with 3 points in 2 games last week. Andrej Rozhestvensky is looking good with 3 points in 2 games last week.

Who's cold

Carter Hart has been chilly and allowed 4 goals in 1 games.

Trainer's room

Jake Gardiner remains sidelined with head injury.



5-10-2021 Matt MacKenzie resumes light training.
Utica Comets defenseman Matt MacKenzie has resumed light training after his injury and is listed day to day.

5-10-2021 Matt MacKenzie injured.
Matt MacKenzie of Utica Comets suffered injury during tonights minorleague game against the Adirondack Flames. He is expected to be sidelined for about a week . It hurts a bit but it'll be okay in a week or so I'm told, he commented in a radio interview after the game.

1-10-2021 Vancouver Canucks trade
Vancouver Canucks traded Valeri Belgorodov to Toronto Maple Leafs for Colin Sawchuk

1-10-2021 Team captain meets with Jamie McGinn
Following the team's recent 4-1 win against Carolina Hurricanes on 28-9-2021, Vancouver Canucks captain Patrick Kane and Jamie McGinn did not leave the bench after the game for a while. I wanted to go over some things that have been troubling his game lately, said Patrick Kane

30-9-2021 Team captain meets with Chris Tanev
Following the team's recent 4-1 win against Carolina Hurricanes on 28-9-2021, Vancouver Canucks captain Patrick Kane and Chris Tanev were seen outside the dressing room going over some things. He has had some trouble chipping in, so I thought it was time for a little chat, said Patrick Kane

30-9-2021 Media rates the best players in the league
GOALTENDER
NameOFDFOAAgeTeam
Sergei BobrovskyA-A-A-33Minnesota Wild
Andrei VasilevskiA-A-A-27Phoenix Coyotes
Carey PriceA-A-A-34Tampa Bay Lightning
John GibsonBA-B28Boston Bruins
Jonathan QuickBBB35Los Angeles Kings
Martin JonesA-A-B31Edmonton Oilers
Tuukka RaskBBB34Dallas Stars
Jake OettingerA-BB22Calgary Flames
Marc-André FleuryBBB36New York Islanders
Braden HoltbyBBB32Philadelphia Flyers
DEFENSEMAN
NameOFDFOAAgeTeam
Erik KarlssonAA-A-31Detroit Red Wings
Cale MakarABA-22St. Louis Blues
Drew DoughtyAA-B31Calgary Flames
Oliver Ekman-LarssonA-A-B30Philadelphia Flyers
Victor HedmanB-AB30Tampa Bay Lightning
Miro HeiskanenBA-B22San Jose Sharks
Derek FataABB26Calgary Flames
Ryan McDonaghBBB32Montreal Canadiens
Alex PietrangeloBAB31Phoenix Coyotes
Ryan MurrayBBB28Toronto Maple Leafs
LEFT WING
NameOFDFOAAgeTeam
Auston MatthewsA-B-A-24Pittsburgh Penguins
Patrick KaneACA-32Vancouver Canucks
Taylor HallA-B-B29Pittsburgh Penguins
Anze KopitarBBB34Calgary Flames
Leon DraisaitlA-B-B25Boston Bruins
Josh BaileyA-B-B31San Jose Sharks
Nino NiederreiterBBB29Chicago Blackhawks
Jordan StaalB-BB33Boston Bruins
Jason RobertsonBB-B22Los Angeles Kings
Pavel OrtovB-BB26New Jersey Devils
CENTER
NameOFDFOAAgeTeam
Connor McDavidAB-A-24Boston Bruins
Steven StamkosAB-A-31Tampa Bay Lightning
Blake WheelerBA-B35Columbus Blue Jackets
Tyler SeguinA-BB29Phoenix Coyotes
John TavaresAB-B31New Jersey Devils
Sidney CrosbyAB-B34Boston Bruins
Jonathan ToewsBBB33Philadelphia Flyers
Matt DucheneA-B-B30St. Louis Blues
Ruslan KirzhakovCAB27Nashville Predators
Mikhail GrigorenkoA-B-B27Florida Panthers
RIGHT WING
NameOFDFOAAgeTeam
Aaron LyfordB-B-A-27Chicago Blackhawks
Nathan MacKinnonAB-B26Los Angeles Kings
Dustin ByfuglienBBB36Calgary Flames
Patrice BergeronB-BB36Boston Bruins
Alexander OvechkinAB-B36Dallas Stars
Mitch MarnerAB-B24New Jersey Devils
Max PaciorettyBA-B31Los Angeles Kings
Evgeni MalkinAB-B35New York Rangers
Ryan JohansenA-B-B29Columbus Blue Jackets
Kyle PalmieriA-CB30Florida Panthers


29-9-2021 Chris Verner returns to Kamloops Blazers
Vancouver Canucks's Chris Verner did not sign a contract during the pre-season and has returned to Kamloops Blazers.

29-9-2021 Tyson O'Hagan returns to Plymouth Whalers
Vancouver Canucks's Tyson O'Hagan did not sign a contract during the pre-season and has returned to Plymouth Whalers.

29-9-2021 Valeri Belgorodov returns to Spartak Moscow
Vancouver Canucks's Valeri Belgorodov did not sign a contract during the pre-season and has returned to Spartak Moscow.

29-9-2021 Weekly team report
Who's hot

No-one is especially hot at the moment.

Who's cold

No-one is especially cold at the moment.

Trainer's room

Jake Gardiner remains sidelined with head injury.



28-9-2021 Tommy Dyment wants a new contract
Vancouver Canucks center Tommy Dyment is demanding a new contract. He is frustraded about the fact that his salary is not what he would expect it to be.

27-9-2021 Justin Sefton frustrated
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Justin Sefton feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.

A native of Canada, Justin Sefton was originally drafted to the NHL by the San Jose Sharks in the 3rd round of the 2011 entry draft. He has not yet played at NHL level. The 28 year old defenseman has not yet played for the Vancouver Canucks this season.


25-9-2021 Justin Sefton frustrated
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Justin Sefton feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.

A native of Canada, Justin Sefton was originally drafted to the NHL by the San Jose Sharks in the 3rd round of the 2011 entry draft. He has not yet played at NHL level. The 28 year old defenseman has not yet played for the Vancouver Canucks this season.


22-9-2021 Weekly team report
Who's hot

No-one is especially hot at the moment.

Who's cold

Tommy Dyment has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Phil Nedelco has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Valeri Belgorodov has been a healthy scratch in his last five games.

Trainer's room

Jake Gardiner remains sidelined with head injury.



21-9-2021 Tommy Dyment wants a new contract
Vancouver Canucks center Tommy Dyment is demanding a new contract. He is frustraded about the fact that his salary is not what he would expect it to be.

21-9-2021 Tyler Toffoli frustrated
Vancouver Canucks right wing Tyler Toffoli feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.

A native of Canada, Tyler Toffoli was originally drafted to the NHL by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2nd round of the 2010 entry draft. He has appeared in 18 NHL games during his career, notching 0 goals and adding 2 assists along with 4 penalty minutes. The 29 year old right wing has not yet played for the Vancouver Canucks this season.


21-9-2021 Jamie McGinn frustrated
Vancouver Canucks left wing Jamie McGinn feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a regular player.

A native of Canada, Jamie McGinn was originally drafted to the NHL by the San Jose Sharks in the 2nd round of the 2006 entry draft. He has appeared in 736 NHL games during his career, notching 71 goals and adding 76 assists along with 454 penalty minutes. The 33 year old left wing has played 5 games with the Vancouver Canucks this season, totalling 2+1=3 with 2 PIM.


20-9-2021 Martin Gernat frustrated
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Martin Gernat feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.

A native of Slovakia, Martin Gernat was originally drafted to the NHL by the Edmonton Oilers in the 5th round of the 2011 entry draft. He has not yet played at NHL level. The 28 year old defenseman has not yet played for the Vancouver Canucks this season.


19-9-2021 Tommy Dyment wants a new contract
Vancouver Canucks center Tommy Dyment is demanding a new contract. He is frustraded about the fact that his salary is not what he would expect it to be.

17-9-2021 Lev Stoljarov frustrated
Vancouver Canucks right wing Lev Stoljarov feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a regular player.

A native of Russia, Lev Stoljarov was originally drafted to the NHL by the Vancouver Canucks in the 3rd round of the 2014 entry draft. He has appeared in 45 NHL games during his career, notching 4 goals and adding 8 assists along with 56 penalty minutes. The 24 year old right wing has not yet played for the Vancouver Canucks this season.


15-9-2021 Weekly team report
Who's hot

Brad May is looking steady with 3 points in 3 games last week. Benoît Sévigny is looking steady with 3 points in 3 games last week.

Who's cold

Carter Hart has been chilly and allowed 4 goals in 1 games.

Trainer's room

Jake Gardiner remains sidelined with head injury.



14-9-2021 Carter Hart frustrated
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Carter Hart feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a franchise player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a core player.

A native of Canada, Carter Hart was originally drafted to the NHL by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1st round of the 2016 entry draft. He has appeared in 99 NHL games during his career, booking 9 career shutouts and allowing 253 goals. The 23 year old goaltender has played 2 games with the Vancouver Canucks this season, allowing 9 goals on 46 while booking 0 shutouts.


11-9-2021 Wilhelm Svartsvik frustrated
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Wilhelm Svartsvik feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a regular player.

A native of Sweden, Wilhelm Svartsvik was originally drafted to the NHL by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2nd round of the 2016 entry draft. He has appeared in 11 NHL games during his career, notching 0 goals and adding 4 assists along with 4 penalty minutes. The 23 year old defenseman has played 2 games with the Vancouver Canucks this season, totalling 0+1=1 with 2 PIM.


10-9-2021 Tommy Dyment wants a new contract
Vancouver Canucks center Tommy Dyment is demanding a new contract. He is frustraded about the fact that his salary is not what he would expect it to be.

8-9-2021 Lev Stoljarov frustrated
Vancouver Canucks right wing Lev Stoljarov feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a regular player.

A native of Russia, Lev Stoljarov was originally drafted to the NHL by the Vancouver Canucks in the 3rd round of the 2014 entry draft. He has appeared in 45 NHL games during his career, notching 4 goals and adding 8 assists along with 56 penalty minutes. The 24 year old right wing has not yet played for the Vancouver Canucks this season.


8-9-2021 Weekly team report
Who's hot

No-one is especially hot at the moment.

Who's cold

Carter Hart has been chilly and allowed 5 goals in 1 games.

Trainer's room

Jake Gardiner remains sidelined with head injury.



7-9-2021 Tommy Dyment wants a new contract
Vancouver Canucks center Tommy Dyment is demanding a new contract. He is frustraded about the fact that his salary is not what he would expect it to be.

3-9-2021 Ryan Spooner frustrated
Vancouver Canucks center Ryan Spooner feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.

A native of Canada, Ryan Spooner was originally drafted to the NHL by the Boston Bruins in the 2nd round of the 2010 entry draft. He has appeared in 8 NHL games during his career, notching 1 goals and adding 1 assists along with 2 penalty minutes. The 29 year old center is expecting a good season for the team.


3-9-2021 Tommy Dyment wants a new contract
Vancouver Canucks center Tommy Dyment is demanding a new contract. He is frustraded about the fact that his salary is not what he would expect it to be.

1-9-2021 Wilhelm Svartsvik frustrated
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Wilhelm Svartsvik feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a regular player.

A native of Sweden, Wilhelm Svartsvik was originally drafted to the NHL by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2nd round of the 2016 entry draft. He has appeared in 9 NHL games during his career, notching 0 goals and adding 3 assists along with 2 penalty minutes. The 23 year old defenseman is looking forward for the start of the season.


1-9-2021 Vancouver Canucks trade
Vancouver Canucks traded Greg Jewer to Colorado Avalanche for Travis Caldito

A native of USA, Travis Caldito was originally drafted to the NHL by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2nd round of the 2013 entry draft. He has appeared in 392 NHL games during his career, notching 65 goals and adding 67 assists along with 536 penalty minutes. The 26 year old right wing is eagerly waiting to hit the ice once the season starts.

A native of Canada, Greg Jewer was originally drafted to the NHL by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 1st round of the 2016 entry draft. He has appeared in 93 NHL games during his career, notching 7 goals and adding 15 assists along with 223 penalty minutes. The 22 year old center is getting ready for the upcoming season.


29-8-2021 Carter Hart uncertain about future
Carter Hart wants clarification on his future as he no longer can be considered a prospect. He wants you to clarify his status in the organization.

29-8-2021 Kevin Hatcher uncertain about future
Kevin Hatcher wants clarification on his future as he no longer can be considered a prospect. He wants you to clarify his status in the organization.

30-6-2021 Training camp preview
Vancouver Canucks will arrange the annual training camp starting on September 14th. Players reporting to the training camp with either Vancouver Canucks and Utica Comets:
- Andreas Dahlstrom C
- Dougie Hamilton D
- Brad May L
- Patrick Kane L
- Dylan Olsen D
- Peter Mueller C
- Rami Rahnasto R
- Greg Jewer C
- Seth Ambroz L
- Tommy Dyment C
- Benoît Sévigny R
- Colten Teubert D
- Jacob Markstrom G
- Lev Stoljarov R
- Tyler Toffoli R
- Wilhelm Svartsvik D
- Dylan McIlrath D
- Jyri Niemi D
- Patric Hörnqvist R
- David Rundblad D
- Brian Fenneralmeida D
- Sean Couturier C
- Eric Tangradi L
- Jim Niedermayer R
- Jamie McGinn L
- Igor Mizin R
- Dave Pronovost R
- Phil Nedelco R
- Jake Gardiner D
- Anton Rodin L
- Chris Tanev D
- Jordan Schroeder C
- Adam Polasek D
- David Honzik G
- Karl Alzner D
- Brandon Anderson G
- Adrian Okasaki L
- Carter Hart G
- Jeff Fletcher L
- Frédéric Massé C
- Geoff Jessop C
- Mario Burger L
- Ragnar Linnaeus D
- Kevin Hatcher R
- Evgeni Petrov D
- Andrej Rozhestvensky R
- Kory Burns C
- Luke Tucker D
- Emanuel Krause L
- Vaclav Kouba C
- Martti Tykkyli L
- Darrell Wight D

Players reporting out of shape:
- Dylan Olsen D
- Rami Rahnasto R
- Jacob Markstrom G
- Anton Rodin L
- Emanuel Krause L
- Darrell Wight D

Players reporting in good shape:
- Andreas Dahlstrom C
- Patrick Kane L
- Greg Jewer C
- Tommy Dyment C
- Lev Stoljarov R
- Sean Couturier C
- Eric Tangradi L
- Carter Hart G
- Geoff Jessop C
- Kory Burns C


30-6-2021 Bruno Campese leaves team
Bruno Campeses contract has expired and he has left the team.

30-6-2021 Danton Cole leaves team
Danton Coles contract has expired and he has left the team.

30-6-2021 Kurt Kleinendorst leaves team
Kurt Kleinendorsts contract has expired and he has left the team.

30-6-2021 Steve Smith leaves team
Steve Smiths contract has expired and he has left the team.

30-6-2021 Don Waddell leaves team
Don Waddells contract has expired and he has left the team.

30-6-2021 Yuri Yanchenkov leaves team
Yuri Yanchenkovs contract has expired and he has left the team.

25-6-2021 Benoît Sévigny returns
Vancouver Canucks were delighted to hear that Benoît Sévigny has returned to the team.

25-6-2021 Vaclav Kouba returns
Vancouver Canucks were delighted to hear that Vaclav Kouba has returned to the team.

24-6-2021 Options to be confirmed tomorrow
The following players' contract options need to be confirmed tomorrow:


23-6-2021 Contracts expiring !
The following players' contracts are going to expire in one week:
-Andreas Dahlstrom (Utica Comets) RFA, needs qualifying offer
-Peter Mueller (Utica Comets) UFA
-Colten Teubert (Utica Comets) RFA, needs qualifying offer
-Jyri Niemi (Utica Comets) RFA, needs qualifying offer
-David Rundblad (Utica Comets) RFA, needs qualifying offer
-Jordan Schroeder (Utica Comets) RFA, needs qualifying offer
-Martti Tykkyli (Utica Comets) RFA, needs qualifying offer


23-6-2021 Contracts expiring !
The following staff members' contracts are going to expire in one week:
-Bruno Campese(pro)
-Danton Cole(farm)
-Kurt Kleinendorst(farm)
-Steve Smith(pro)
-Don Waddell(pro)
-Yuri Yanchenkov(farm)


20-6-2021 Evgeni Petrov shaping up
Things are looking good for defenseman Evgeni Petrov who has developed better than expeted. His work on his training has paid off and he might develope into a better player than expected.

20-6-2021 Vaclav Kouba shaping up
Encouraging reports from the media indicate that center Vaclav Kouba has developed better than projected. He has shown that he can take the pressure and succeed at the highest level of the game.

A native of Slovakia, Vaclav Kouba was originally drafted to the NHL by the Vancouver Canucks in the 4th round of the 2021 entry draft. He has not yet played at NHL level. The 18 year old center has not yet played for the Vancouver Canucks this season.


20-6-2021 Board increases player budget for next season
The board of owners have increased player budget for next season with $4 200 000 because of your good financial record.

20-6-2021 Board collects bonuses
The board of owners has collected $4 200 000 profit from the team to shareholders.

20-6-2021 Michael Barnett retires
Vancouver Canucks staff member Michael Barnett has announced his retirement due to non-hockey related reasons.

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