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Canucks News
- Jersey numbers are starting to get sorted out as we near the start of the season; the latest to change is Nils Hoglander, who takes Loui Eriksson’s #21:
F Nils Höglander switches from jersey number 36 to number 21 for the Vancouver Canucks. Number last worn by Loui Eriksson in 2020-21. #Canucks pic.twitter.com/MZ6ZawKB7r
— NHL Jersey Numbers (@NHLNewNumbers) September 16, 2021
- Luke Schenn also takes Luke Schenn’s old #2:
D Luke Schenn will wear jersey number 2 for the Vancouver Canucks. Number last worn by himself in 2018-19. #Canucks pic.twitter.com/yVa8xcPpXb
— NHL Jersey Numbers (@NHLNewNumbers) September 16, 2021
- Jason Dickinson appeared on Elliotte Friedman’s 31 Thoughts podcast. Supposedly Dickinson is among the more well-spoken Canucks, so it may be worth following him this season:
Really enjoying talking to people face-to-face once again at the NHL/NHLPA tour. Interview podcasts to come over next few days. Here are Pierre-Luc Dubois, Mark Scheifele and Jason Dickinson. Lots of good stuff here:https://t.co/0p22zKfd6p pic.twitter.com/Vqp5fMWZGc
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) September 17, 2021
- Some updates to the Abbotsford Canucks staff:
Abbotsford Canucks General Manager Ryan Johnson has announced that the club has hired Mackenzie Braid as Skating Coach and Yogi Švejkovský as Skills Coach for the team’s upcoming inaugural season.
— Abbotsford Canucks (@abbycanucks) September 16, 2021
DETAILS ➡️ https://t.co/FTPVDfMym1 pic.twitter.com/AtUHQyrTqI
- Resident goalie expert David Quadrelli speaks with Canucks goaltending coach Ian Clark about prospect net minder Aku Koskenvuo:
ICYMI: Aku Koskenvuo has four shutouts and five wins through five starts since being drafted by the #Canucks.
— David Quadrelli (@QuadreIli) September 17, 2021
That’s not just a coincidence, either. How Ian Clark’s video sessions with Koskenvuo are paying off already: https://t.co/EKfG4PyKuB
- Cody Severtson, of AHLNucksHarvest and the Creasecast speaks one-on-one with Abbotsford coach Trent Cull:
AHLNucksHarvest exclusive 1-on-1 with Abbotsford #Canucks head coach Trent Cull!
— Cody Severtson (@CodySevertson) September 16, 2021
Talking prospects, player development, Abbotsford, and Cull's challenging final year in Utica
Hope everyone enjoys this one! My first non-Botchford project interview! https://t.co/JhDG3fMqFK
- Craig MacEwen, previously program director at Sportsnet 650, has taken the role of Canucks Director of Communications:
Canucks have confirmed the worst-kept secret in local media: Craig MacEwen, former program director at Sportsnet 650, is the new director of communications, replacing Ben Brown, who stepped down this summer after 16 years with the Canucks.
— Patrick Johnston (@risingaction) September 16, 2021
Hockey News
- U25 honourable mentions for the World Women’s Hockey Championship [The Ice Garden]
- A look at consumer confidence for the Oilers [Copper and Blue]
- A new addition in an LA Kings “Who Wore It Best?” series [Jewels from the Crown]
- And in a big announcement, the NHL says that 98% of their players are fully vaccinated:
The NHL reportedly expects 98 per cent of players will be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 this season.https://t.co/86MSjLjS01
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) September 16, 2021