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Vancouver Canucks’ defenceman Tucker Poolman, right, is upended by Arizona Coyotes’ Liam O’Brien (38) during the first period of a pre-season NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Friday, October 7, 2022. Poolman will start the upcoming NHL season on long-term injured reserve as he continues to recover from migraines.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

‘Together now’: team brass says Canucks ‘speaking the same language’

Coach Rick Tocchet says the start of the season is a ‘big thing around here’

 

Vancouver Canucks’ Tanner Pearson, right, is struck in the groin by the puck as he stands in front of Buffalo Sabres goalie Craig Anderson during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Saturday, October 22, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Canucks grab goalie DeSmith, cap space in trade with Montreal

Tanner Pearson and a third round draft pick head to the Canadiens in swap of veterans

 

Lucky Whitehead of the B.C. Lions hauls in the game winning touchdown against the Ottawa Redblacks while Ottawa’s Brandin Dandridge can only watch. Steven Chang photo, BC LIONS

THE MOJ: Lions epic comeback over Redblacks can’t hide their shortcomings

Plus thoughts on leadership featuring Mike Babcock and Coach Prime

 

Vancouver Canucks’ Quinn Hughes lines up for a faceoff against the Seattle Kraken during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Quinn Hughes named as the latest Captain Canuck

Star defenceman tapped to lead Vancouver for this year and beyond

Vancouver Canucks’ Quinn Hughes lines up for a faceoff against the Seattle Kraken during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
NHL players Tyson Barrie and Tyler Ennis were all smiles as they played ball hockey with local kids in Ty-Histanis on Aug. 17. (Andrew Bailey photo)

NHLers play ball hockey with kids to promote rec centre in remote B.C.

Tyson Barrie, Mike Smith, Tyler Ennis and more join multiplex push for First Nation near Tofino

NHL players Tyson Barrie and Tyler Ennis were all smiles as they played ball hockey with local kids in Ty-Histanis on Aug. 17. (Andrew Bailey photo)
Connor Bedard says he’s not Connor McDavid and wants to carve his own path as a player. Bedard, Chicago Blackhawks first round draft pick, makes his way to the stage during the first round of the NHL hockey draft, in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-George Walker IV

Bedard talks McDavid and the challenge of becoming hockey’s next great

Most highly-touted B.C. prospect ever prepares for his first NHL training camp

Connor Bedard says he’s not Connor McDavid and wants to carve his own path as a player. Bedard, Chicago Blackhawks first round draft pick, makes his way to the stage during the first round of the NHL hockey draft, in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-George Walker IV
Elias Pettersson and his camp will hold off on contract talks with the Canucks until after the season. Photo courtesy of Canucks.com

THE MOJ: Pettersson’s Vancouver future could be riding on this season

If the Canucks play well, they improve their chances of keeping him for a lot of money

Elias Pettersson and his camp will hold off on contract talks with the Canucks until after the season. Photo courtesy of Canucks.com
FILE - Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) reacts after scoring against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period in Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series on April 24, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. The Maple Leafs signed star center Matthews to a four-year deal, $53 million contract extension on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara, File)

Maple Leafs make Auston Matthews the NHL’s highest-paid player

Star centre will make an average of $13.25 million on a 4-year, $53 million extension

FILE - Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) reacts after scoring against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period in Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series on April 24, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. The Maple Leafs signed star center Matthews to a four-year deal, $53 million contract extension on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara, File)
<div>Free agent forward Pius Suter has signed a two-year contract with the Vancouver Canucks, the club announced Friday. Suter greets teammates after scoring during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, in Detroit, Monday, March 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Carlos Osorio</div>

Vancouver Canucks sign free-agent forward Pius Suter to two-year contract

Former Red Wing centre to make an average of $1.6 a year

<div>Free agent forward Pius Suter has signed a two-year contract with the Vancouver Canucks, the club announced Friday. Suter greets teammates after scoring during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, in Detroit, Monday, March 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Carlos Osorio</div>
Milan Lucic during his first stint as Bruin from 2007-2015. NHL.com photo

THE MOJ: Once a Bruin, always a Bruin for B.C.’s Milan Lucic

Vancouver product happy about his chance to bring his career full circle back to where he started

Milan Lucic during his first stint as Bruin from 2007-2015. NHL.com photo
Arizona Coyotes forward Alex Kerfoot (middle right) got married to his long time girlfriend in Lake Country over the weekend and his former Toronto Maple Leaf teammates Mitch Marner, John Tavares, Michael Bunting, Jake Muzzin, Justin Holl, and Morgan Reilly (left to right) were all in attendance. (Tessa Virtue/Instagram)

Many Toronto Maple Leafs attend former Bud’s wedding in Okanagan

John Tavares and Mitch Marner were in attendance

Arizona Coyotes forward Alex Kerfoot (middle right) got married to his long time girlfriend in Lake Country over the weekend and his former Toronto Maple Leaf teammates Mitch Marner, John Tavares, Michael Bunting, Jake Muzzin, Justin Holl, and Morgan Reilly (left to right) were all in attendance. (Tessa Virtue/Instagram)
FILE - Boston Bruins NHL hockey forward Patrice Bergeron displays his Stanley Cup Championship ring to members of the media outside the Boston Harbor Hotel, in Boston, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011, following the unveiling of the rings during ceremonies for the hockey team. Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron has retired. The five-time Selke Trophy winner announced Tuesday, July 25, 2023, that he will not return for a 20th season with the only team he has ever played for. The Bruins captain said he is leaving with no regrets. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Bruin captain Patrice Bergeron announces retirement after 19 seasons

Boston Bruins forward led the team to 3 Stanley Cup finals, winning it once

FILE - Boston Bruins NHL hockey forward Patrice Bergeron displays his Stanley Cup Championship ring to members of the media outside the Boston Harbor Hotel, in Boston, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011, following the unveiling of the rings during ceremonies for the hockey team. Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron has retired. The five-time Selke Trophy winner announced Tuesday, July 25, 2023, that he will not return for a 20th season with the only team he has ever played for. The Bruins captain said he is leaving with no regrets. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Defenceman Carson Soucy was the Canucks marquee signing during free agency signing a three-year deal worth $9.75 million. Photo courtesy of Canucks.comDefenceman Carson Soucy was the Canucks marquee signing during free agency signing a three-year deal worth $9.75 million. Photo courtesy of Canucks.com

THE MOJ: Canucks show some responsibility in quiet but smart free agency period

Meet a CFL superfan from Delta chasing a world record

Defenceman Carson Soucy was the Canucks marquee signing during free agency signing a three-year deal worth $9.75 million. Photo courtesy of Canucks.comDefenceman Carson Soucy was the Canucks marquee signing during free agency signing a three-year deal worth $9.75 million. Photo courtesy of Canucks.com
Black Press Media digital editor John McKinley and VIFD/PQB News editor Philip Wolf. (File photo)

PODCAST: Debating the big winners, losers of the NHL’s off-season

NHL UPDATE: Black Press insiders McKinley, Wolf talk free agency, draft, Canucks and more

Black Press Media digital editor John McKinley and VIFD/PQB News editor Philip Wolf. (File photo)
Seattle Kraken defenseman Carson Soucy (28) looks on against the Dallas Stars during the third period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in Seattle. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Lindsey Wasson

Canucks bolster blueline with Carson Soucy signing from Kraken

He signed a three-year, US$9.75M deal

Seattle Kraken defenseman Carson Soucy (28) looks on against the Dallas Stars during the third period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in Seattle. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Lindsey Wasson
Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson poses with first round draft pick Connor Bedard during the first round of the NHL hockey draft, Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

No. 1 overall draft pick Bedard begins development camp with Blackhawks

The high-scoring forward made it clear that he isn’t looking too far ahead

Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson poses with first round draft pick Connor Bedard during the first round of the NHL hockey draft, Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
FILE - Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock directs his team against the Colorado Avalanche in the third period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, in Denver. Babcock is back in the NHL as coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Blue Jackets announced Saturday, July 1, 2023, they’ve hired the Stanley Cup winner to take over behind the bench. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Mike Babcock returns to the NHL as the coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets

The 2008 Stanley Cup winner returns following the end of his lengthy contract with the Maple Leafs

FILE - Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock directs his team against the Colorado Avalanche in the third period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, in Denver. Babcock is back in the NHL as coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Blue Jackets announced Saturday, July 1, 2023, they’ve hired the Stanley Cup winner to take over behind the bench. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Toronto Maple Leafs newly-appointed general manager Brad Treliving does a television interview following a news conference in Toronto, on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Treliving remembers a time when NHL general managers were basically done with free agency shortly after the window opened. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

‘An interesting time’: Cap-squeezed NHL set to open free agency Saturday

Brad Treliving remembers a time when NHL general managers were basically done…

Toronto Maple Leafs newly-appointed general manager Brad Treliving does a television interview following a news conference in Toronto, on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Treliving remembers a time when NHL general managers were basically done with free agency shortly after the window opened. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
Tom Willander puts on a Vancouver Canucks jersey after being picked by the team during the first round of the NHL hockey draft Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

THE MOJ: Canucks fill a need with top draft pick, but should they have?

Some questioning whether they missed out on better talent by picking Swedish defenceman

Tom Willander puts on a Vancouver Canucks jersey after being picked by the team during the first round of the NHL hockey draft Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Ken Holland speaks at a press conference in Edmonton on Tuesday May 7, 2019. NHL teams got back to wheeling and dealing on the second day of the NHL draft. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

‘Pretty boring’: Little trade action marks 2-day NHL draft

Flat cap conditions put handcuffs on player exchange that typically accompanies amateur selection

Ken Holland speaks at a press conference in Edmonton on Tuesday May 7, 2019. NHL teams got back to wheeling and dealing on the second day of the NHL draft. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson