Rink Wide: Vancouver

Canucks get crushed in Edmonton, falling 7-2 to the Oilers.

Post-game audio from Bruce Boudreau. 

Final Score:
Canucks: 2 (Shots 30)
Oilers: 7 (Shots 36)

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Canucks lay an egg in Seattle, getting blanked by the Kraken 4-0.

Post-game audio from Bruce Boudreau

Final Score:
Canucks: 0 (Shots 17)
Kraken: 4 (Shots 26)

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Canucks blew a 3-1 first period lead, falling to the Kraken 4-3 in overtime.

Post-game audio from Bruce Boudreau, Quinn Hughes, and Kyle Burroughs. 

Final Score/OT:
Kraken: 4 (Shots 29)
Canucks: 3 (Shots 36)

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Canucks practiced in two groups up at UBC, with most of the perceived roster skating in the first group. Bruce Boudreau gave an update on status of Ilya Mikheyev and Brock Boeser, who are both out of the lineup with injuries, while explaining why Travis Dermott had to leave the session early. 

JPat breaks down who could benefit from the openings in the top-6 forward group, while updating the forward groups, defensive pairings, and who was getting an opportunity with the power play groups.

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Canucks climbed back from down 2-0, but fall to the Flames 3-2 in overtime.

Post-game audio from Bruce Boudreau, Jack Rathbone, and Conor Garland. 

Final Score/OT:
Flames: 3 (Shots 45)
Canucks: 2 (Shots 28)

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Day two of training camp is in the books for the Canucks. JPat and Wadden go over Danny DeKeyser playing with Tyler Myers, and how that pair could effect how Bruce Boudreau deploys his defence. The boys go over what they've seen from new additions Andrei Kuzmenko and Ilya Mikeyhev, while debating whether or not they feel there will be a battle for the backup goaltender position. 

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The Young Stars tournament came to a close in Penticton. JPat gives Wadden the full recap of the tourney, while then shifting focus to training camp that opens this week in Whistler. Bruce Boudreau told the media at the Canucks annual golf tournament on Tuesday, that he will experiment with Quinn Hughes playing on the right side on defence, with the plan to partner him with Oliver Ekman-Larsson. We also hear from Jack Rathbone, who explains how he's worked on his defensive game in the off-season, and from newcomer Curtis Lazar, who tells the media what he plans to bring to Vancouver's lineup this year. 

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The Young Stars tournament is underway in Penticton, making hockey officially back. JPat and Wadden go over the Canucks 3-0 win over the Flames, giving a full breakdown of the game, highlighting the performances of prospects Arshdeep Bains and goaltender Arturs Silovs, who stood out for Vancouver in the win.

The boys go over some of the quotes that Patrik Allvin gave the Athletic. The Canucks general manager explains where the team is at with Bo Horvat's contract negotiations, while giving his explanation on why the organization focused on adding to its forward group, while not making any significant moves on their defence.

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The Young Stars tournament rosters were released on Tuesday, with the Canucks sending a lineup that's filled with no first round picks, and six players 22-years old. JPat and Wadden go over the underwhelming list that Vancouver is sending to the Okanagan, while admiring some of the top young talent the Oilers, Flames and Jets have on their rosters.

All of the Canucks have arrived and are skating informally in Burnaby. Captain Bo Horvat met with the media on Monday and addressed where the negotiations are at with his contract extension, while glowing about the forward depth the club has added over the off-season.

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With Training Camp two weeks ahead of opening, the Canucks announced they have signed veteran defenceman Danny DeKeyser to a PTO. JPat and Wadden give their thoughts on what DeKeyser could be for the Canucks, while also unpacking the news that star defenceman Quinn Hughes has told the Canucks that he would be interested in trying his hand at playing on the right side this season. 

The Young Stars tournament takes place next week in Penticton, with the Canucks sending a group of prospects to face off against the Oilers, Flames and Jets top prospects. The boys go over some of the more intriguing names that could be heading to the Okanagan to showcase their skills.

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