Jeff Paterson

2 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Jeff Paterson

While the power play did its share of damage through the series, the biggest goal on Saturday was likely Chase Wouters’ shorthanded effort in the first minute of the second period to extend Abbotsford’s lead to 2-0. Over the three game series, Canucks penalty killers outscored Tucson’s power play.

2 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Jeff Paterson

It’s the cruel truth of a best-of-three series to start the American Hockey League playoffs – all the hard work, all the effort, all the sweat and energy expended over the course of a lengthy regulation season can be undone in essentially the blink of an eye. And that’s the predicament the Abbotsford Canucks find themselves in heading to a one-game winner take all showdown with the Tucson Roadrunners on Saturday night.

3 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Jeff Paterson

As 16 teams begin their march toward the Stanley Cup this spring, the Vancouver Canucks start off into an offseason of uncertainty. After failing to qualify for the post-season for the eighth time in the past 10 seasons, it’s obvious the Canucks need upgrades in a number of areas. In a salary cap world – even as the cap escalates – it may not be possible for the Canucks to accomplish everything on their wishlist over the next few months.

1 month ago | yardbarker.com | Jeff Paterson

Rick Tocchet spent nine minutes after practice Sunday talking to a small group of reporters still on the clock covering the Vancouver Canucks to the bitter end this season. Eight minutes of the coach’s session was spent detailing injuries to his players – discussing new ones and diving into older ones.

1 month ago | yardbarker.com | Jeff Paterson

Rookie Ty Mueller will make his NHL debut and will centre a line with Canucks leading goal scorers Jake DeBrusk and Brock Boeser. The 22-year-old Edmonton native has 12 goals and 38 points in 62 games as a first-year pro in Abbotsford. Mueller replaces Max Sasson in the lineup. Sasson was injured in Thursday’s 4-1 win at Colorado. Kevin Lankinen made 31 saves in that victory. With Thatcher Demko under the weather, Lankinen gets the start again tonight.