Year: 2021

EDMONTON, AB - JANUARY 04: Vasili Podkolzin #19 of Russia skates against Canada during the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship semifinals at Rogers Place on January 4, 2021 in Edmonton, Canada. (Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images)

The Canuck Way Mailbag: Podkolzin, Sutter’s deal, 2021 offseason, more

Nils Hoglander has been the Canucks’ steadiest player since returning

Vasili Podkolzin shouldn’t, and won’t start in the Canucks’ top six next year

Canucks Roundtable: Predicting next year’s opening night roster

Apr 20, 2021; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Matthew Highmore (15) and goalie Braden Holtby (49) celebrate the Canucks victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the third period at Rogers Arena. Canucks won 6-3. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports

The Canucks have been entertaining since returning to play

LAVAL, QC - MARCH 09: Kole Lind #13 of the Utica Comets looks to play the puck past Maxim Lamarche #2 of the Laval Rocket during the AHL game at Place Bell on March 9, 2019 in Laval, Quebec, Canada. The Laval Rocket defeated the The Utica Comets 5-3. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

The Comets seem destined to move closer to the Vancouver Canucks

ST. LOUIS, MO. - APRIL 21: Alex Burrows #14 of the Vancouver Canucks celebrates his goal against the St. Louis Blues during Game Four of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2009 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Scottrade Center on April 21, 2009 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Canucks Rewind: Alex Burrows’ series-sweeping OT winner vs. Blues

LAVAL, QC - MARCH 09: Jonah Gadjovich #22 of the Utica Comets skates against the Laval Rocket during the AHL game at Place Bell on March 9, 2019 in Laval, Quebec, Canada. The Laval Rocket defeated the The Utica Comets 5-3. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

The Canucks’ AHL affiliate could be relocating closer to Vancouver

VANCOUVER, BC - APRIL 18: Bo Horvat #53 of the Vancouver Canucks celebrates after scoring the game winning goal on goalie Jack Campbell #36 of the Toronto Maple Leafs as John Tavares #91 looks on during the overtime period of NHL hockey action at Rogers Arena on April 17, 2021 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)

Canucks: 3 takeaways from the 6-3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs

SAN JOSE, CA - MARCH 31: Nikita Tryamkin #88 of the Vancouver Canucks looks on during the game against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center on March 31, 2016 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Rocky W. Widner/NHL/Getty Images)

Canucks: Nikita Tryamkin’s agent believes he’s a top 4 NHL defenceman

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 6: Braden Holtby #49 of the Vancouver Canucks protects the corner against the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on February 6, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Canucks 5-1. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) ** Local Caption *** Braden Holtby

Sunday’s win was nice, but it’s time to temper our Canucks expectations

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 29: Alexander Edler #23 of the Vancouver Canucks handles the puck against the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on February 29, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Canucks 4-2. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Canucks: Alex Edler suspended two games for hitting Zach Hyman

VANCOUVER, BC - MARCH 04: Bo Horvat #53 of the Vancouver Canucks battles with Nic Petan #61 and Morgan Rielly #44 of the Toronto Maple Leafs for the puck during NHL hockey action at Rogers Arena on March 4, 2021 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)

Canucks: 3 takeaways from 3-2 OT win over the Toronto Maple Leafs

VANCOUVER, BC - MARCH 22: JT Miller #9 of the Vancouver Canucks skates during NHL action against the Winnipeg Jets at Rogers Arena on March 22, 2021 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)

The Canuck Way Mailbag: Flying banners, expansion and Miller’s leadership

VANCOUVER, BC - OCTOBER 09: Quinn Hughes #43 of the Vancouver Canucks skates against the Los Angeles Kings at Rogers Arena on October 9, 2019 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Ben Nelms/Getty Images)

Who’s in and out of the Canucks’ lineup tonight against the Leafs?

VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 19: JT Miller #9 of the Vancouver Canucks skates with the puck with support from Brock Boeser #6 during NHL hockey action against the Winnipeg Jets at Rogers Arena on February 19, 2021 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)

The Canucks have an updated schedule, but it’s not better than before

Mar 22, 2021; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Bo Horvat (53) struggles to leave the ice after getting injured after being hit by a slapshot from Canucks defenseman Alexander Edler (23) in the third period against the Winnipeg Jets at Rogers Arena. Jets won 4-0. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports

Canucks: Bo Horvat and Jim Benning address COVID and return to play

VANCOUVER, BC - MARCH 08: JT Miller #9 of the Vancouver Canucks skates with the puck during NHL hockey action against the Montreal Canadiens at Rogers Arena on March 8, 2021 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)

Please don’t criticize the Canucks’ performance when they return to the ice

VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 20: Adam Gaudette #88 of the Vancouver Canucks scores against goaltender Corey Crawford #50 of the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period at Rogers Arena on February 12, 2020 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Ben Nelms/Getty Images)

The Adam Gaudette trade showed the Canucks’ poor asset management

TORONTO,ON - FEBRUARY 8: Olli Juolevi #48 of the Vancouver Canucks battles against Travis Boyd #72 of the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena on February 8, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Canucks 3-1. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Canucks: Remainder of the season should be all about the prospects

ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - JANUARY 24: (L-R) Quinn Hughes #43 and Elias Pettersson #40 of the Vancouver Canucks take part in the 2020 NHL All-Star Skills competition at the Enterprise Center on January 24, 2020 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Canucks Roundtable: Predicting deals for Pettersson and Hughes

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 02: Matthew Highmore #36 of the Chicago Blackhawks controls the puck against the Carolina Hurricanes at the United Center on February 02, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

What are the Canucks getting in newly acquired Matthew Highmore?

EDMONTON, AB - JANUARY 04: Vasili Podkolzin #19 of Russia skates against Canada during the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship semifinals at Rogers Place on January 4, 2021 in Edmonton, Canada. (Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images)

Canucks: Vasili Podkolzin’s time in the KHL has come to an end

Mar 1, 2021; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Vancouver Canucks defenseman Jordie Benn (8) and Winnipeg Jets left wing Mathieu Perreault (85) eye the puck in front of Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (35) in the third period at Bell MTS Place. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-USA TODAY Sports

Canucks trade Jordie Benn to Winnipeg Jets for 6th round pick

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 11: Madison Bowey #29 of the Chicago Blackhawks controls the puck during a game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at the United Center on February 11, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. The Blue Jackets defeated the Blackhawks 6-5. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

The Canucks trade fourth round pick for defenceman Madison Bowey

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 18: Matthew Highmore #36 of the Chicago Blackhawks advances the puck against the Detroit Red Wings during a preseason game at the United Center on September 18, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Canucks: Adam Gaudette traded to Chicago for Matt Highmore

Vancouver Canucks (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images)

Are the Canucks in danger of Elias Pettersson signing an offer sheet?

VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 19: Tanner Pearson #70 of the Vancouver Canucks during the pre-game warmup prior to NHL hockey action against the Winnipeg Jets at Rogers Arena on February 19, 2021 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)

Canucks: Pearson will bounce back, but his contract was still a mistake