Jeff Paterson

3 days ago | yardbarker.com | Jeff Paterson

As constructed, the second and third lines for the Canucks were silent in Monday’s 5-2 loss. That has been the case for the series, too. But a much larger concern is that the scoring struggles of the team’s middle six date back considerably further than just this series. Max Sasson has just a single point – a goal in Game 3 in the previous round against Colorado – to show for his last eight outings.

5 days ago | yardbarker.com | Jeff Paterson

For the third time in their last eight games, the Abbotsford Canucks carried a 1-0 lead to the final minute of the third period on Saturday night. In the previous two instances, the Canucks managed to seal victories into an empty net to give themselves a little breathing room before the final buzzer. In Game 2 against Texas, however, Abbotsford had to grind to the very last second to preserve the 1-0 triumph.

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Jeff Paterson

Individually, Myers finished the season with six goals and 24 points in 71 games. But as it was for so many of his teammates, it was an up-and-down season for Myers, too. He and defence partner Carson Soucy hoped to pick up where they left off as a legitimate shutdown duo that rose to the challenge in the 2024 playoffs. But somewhere along the line, they lost their mojo – more Soucy than Myers – and struggled out of the gate to start the 2024-25 campaign.

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Jeff Paterson

The Abbotsford Canucks don’t have much time to put their thrilling Pacific Division win over Colorado behind them. Starting on Thursday night, they have to be ready to face the Texas Stars in the best-of-seven American Hockey League Western Conference Final. The two teams did not face each other during the regular season, so there may be a feeling-out process as they engage for the first time with a trip to the Calder Cup Final on the line.

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Jeff Paterson

The Abbotsford Canucks get a second chance to eliminate the Colorado Eagles and advance to the American Hockey League’s Western Conference Final when the teams meet in a one-game, winner take all showdown at 2pm PT Monday afternoon in Loveland, CO. Colorado tied the best of five series with a 3-1 win on home ice on Friday night. Often in deciding games, the first goal is vital. Abbotsford would be well-served to do everything in its power to open the scoring on Monday.