Wake With Elias

Wake With Elias: Ferland Updates and Welcome to 2021!

Some updates on Micheal Ferland have emerged as we enter a new year, with hockey on the horizon!

By Markus Meyer Jan 1, 2021, 6:00am PST

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Toronto Maple Leafs v Vancouver Canucks

Canucks News

The big news for the Canucks is that Micheal Ferland will not be at Canucks training camp:

Micheal Ferland will not be in Vancouver for the start of the Canucks training camp.

Agent Jason Davidson : Mike is at home trying to work things through. His health is the upmost importance. We will continue to work with the #Canucks in what is best for Mike.
— Rick Dhaliwal (@DhaliwalSports) December 31, 2020

Canucks reportedly kicking tires on D Sami Vatanen:

The #Canucks have checked in with the agent for UFA D Sami Vatanen.

Just kicking tires.
— Rick Dhaliwal (@DhaliwalSports) December 30, 2020

Chris Faber with a piece on Antoine Rousell [CanucksArmy]
Harman Dayal on 3 things the Canucks need to do to make the playoffs next season [The Athletic]
Brian Burke with an Elias Pettersson update:

Brian Burke says he has heard that Elias Pettersson has bulked up and gained 10 pounds.

Burkie is live on @Sportsnet650 right now.
— Faber (@ChrisFaber39) December 31, 2020

And a hockey-related B.C. COVID update:

Plan for NHL return in Vancouver, Dr. Henry says the five provinces have made suggestions and believe plans meet safety protocols. Unclear whether games can happen. #bcpoli
— Richard Zussman (@richardzussman) December 31, 2020

NHL News

After some turbulent reports, the Columbus Blue Jackets have extended Pierre-Luc Dubois:

BREAKING: The #CBJ have signed C Pierre-Luc Dubois to a two-year/$10 million contract extension.

DETAILS ➡️ https://t.co/TkFrFlziBn pic.twitter.com/uvrRqkI1Qz
— Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) December 31, 2020

The Islanders have signed veterans Matt Martin, Andy Greene, and Cory Schneider [TSN]
And the “Forgotten 7” that did not join the play-in during the summer (Sharks, Ducks, Kings, Devils, Red Wings, Senators, and Sabres) began training camp on New Year’s Eve [CBC]
In today’s World Junior Championship matchups, the Czech Republic beat Austria 7-0, Canada beat Finland 4-1, and the United States beat Sweden 4-0 [TSN]