Clay's Canucks Commentary

In my last episode before Christmas, I look at the Athletic's list of the top 25 NHL players on their trade board, and the TSN annual list of the Core 4 Under 24 for each team.

Spencer Martin made 35 saves to lead the Canucks to a big divisional win over the Calgary Flames.

Bo Horvat released a statement through the Vancouver Canucks today, and addressed the media after practice.  Do you Bo to stay with the team beyond this season?

According to Rick Dhaliwal, Bo Horvat has rejected the Canucks latest contract offer.  It's likely that the Canucks will start to explore trade options for Horvat.

Kevin Bieksa addressed Zdeno Chara's claims last night, and this morning the Canucks rolled out some new lines in the aftermath of their disappointing 3-0 loss to the Wild.

It took 27 games, but the Canucks are finally back at .500 for the season with a wildcard spot now within grasp.  Are they good enough to grab a spot and hold onto it?

Two days after their crazy win over the Montreal Canadiens, the Canucks pulled out another nail-biter, this time against the San Jose Sharks.  The Canucks have now won 3 straight games and 8 of their last 11.

The Canucks scored five unanswered goals as part of their 7-6 victory over the Montreal Canadiens.  Elias Pettersson led the way with 2 assists and the game-winning goal.  

Brock Boeser scored a big goal in last night's 3-2 Canucks win over the Arizona Coyotes, capping off an emotional day.  Boeser was supposed to be a healthy scratch on Hockey Fights Cancer night.  As well, Elliotte Friedman reported that Boeser's agent has been given permission to seek out a trade with another team.

The Canucks suffered a disappointing 5-1 loss to the Florida Panthers on a night they honoured Hall of Famers Roberto Luongo, Henrik Sedin, and Daniel Sedin.  More importantly, Thatcher Demko suffered an injury in the first period.  Hopefully it's not too serious!