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Wake With Elias: Granato Joins Canucks

The Canucks announced that they have hired Kraken scout Cammi Granato as an assistant general manager.

By Markus Meyer Feb 11, 2022, 6:00am PST

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Canucks News

Big news for the Canucks, as they announce another assistant general manager in Cammi Granato:

Vancouver Canucks President, Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford announced today that Cammi Granato has been named Assistant General Manager.

Granato joins the Canucks from the Seattle Kraken, where she was the first female scout in NHL history.

DETAILS | https://t.co/rp2JPCUgVf pic.twitter.com/ZLz0W3HBz8
— Vancouver #Canucks (@Canucks) February 10, 2022

Some comments from Granato herself on the hire:

"It's a really big day to have two women in management on one team. Just goes to show Jim's (Rutherford) vision to diversify different voices, different experiences and draw them together."

️ Assistant General Manager Cammi Granato pic.twitter.com/eBF6S1LKI6
— Vancouver #Canucks (@Canucks) February 10, 2022

Some interesting news on the Jaroslav Halak front, as the great mystery of his bonus continues to grow:

According to Friedman: “Jaroslav Halak has not yet reached his $1.25M games-played bonus, because it’s for 10 starts -- not 10 appearances.” #canucks
— BuckFoston (@BuckFoston_) February 11, 2022

A new VANcast on the recent Canucks updates:

️ The #VANcast: myself & @ThomasDrance discuss:
Another slow start, another loss for #Canucks . Petey needs to shoot, Boeser is part of solution & Granato named assistant GM…
& why does Drance like the Leafs so much? ⬇️

Spotify: https://t.co/QRBt77VBvU https://t.co/OHqHiSvU2D
— Farhan Lalji (@FarhanLaljiTSN) February 11, 2022

Forward Justin Dowling has been placed on waivers:

Justin Dowling (VAN) & Brad Malone (EDM) on waivers
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) February 10, 2022

And the most recent Armies from the Canucks’ loss to the New York Islanders:

The Armies: Schenn Daddy, EP40 and the Alex Edler Trophy race update https://t.co/XRSlUdlGGl
— The Athletic Vancouver (@TheAthleticVAN) February 10, 2022

Hockey News

The big news of the day in the NHL was the Edmonton Oilers firing head coach Dave Tippett, after yet another down stretch for the Oilers:

The #Oilers have relieved Dave Tippett & Jim Playfair of their coaching duties.

Jay Woodcroft will assume head coaching duties with Dave Manson also joining in an assistant coach role. pic.twitter.com/gq55TNsomc
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) February 10, 2022

Some injury news for the cap-strapped Vegas Golden Knights:

According to Stone the injury has been bothering him off & on dating back even further than this season.

It’s been bothering him all year. He’s missed games 4 separate times, one where his back completely locked up on him.

Don’t be surprised if they take time to let it heal. https://t.co/JM0XFccsow
— Jesse Granger (@JesseGranger_) February 10, 2022

Everyone’s favourite topic: a Coyotes arena update:

BREAKING: AZ Board of Regents has approved capital development plan for ASU's multi-purpose arena that includes Coyotes' added team areas at NE corner.
ASU will be Coyotes' temporary home for at least 3 seasons (approved for more) as they await word on proposed Tempe arena. pic.twitter.com/WU7KyT1K8u
— Craig Morgan (@CraigSMorgan) February 10, 2022

And the Isobel Cup will be heading to Florida:

Big news in women's hockey. The Isobel Cup is headed to Florida. @PHF https://t.co/lBvfV8LBL1
— Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) February 9, 2022