Utica Comets

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

Canucks Prospect Report: Kole Lind excels as the Utica Comets return

Brogan Rafferty could be a solution for the Canucks

Canucks: Brogan Rafferty turning heads in the AHL

VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 11: Michael Dipietro #75 of the Vancouver Canucks listens to the national anthem before their NHL game against the San Jose Sharks at Rogers Arena February 11, 2019 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. San Jose won 7-2. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)

Canucks: Mike DiPietro flying in first season with Utica Comets

VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 21: Antoine Roussel #26 of the Vancouver Canucks runs from the Canucks dressing room before their NHL game against the Arizona Coyotes at Rogers Arena February 21, 2019 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)

3 thoughts on the Canucks’ farm system

KELOWNA, CANADA - APRIL 3: Mitch Elliot #7 of the Seattle Thunderbirds skates against the Kelowna Rockets on April 3, 2014 during Game 1 of the second round of WHL Playoffs at Prospera Place in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Marissa Baecker/Getty Images)

The Canucks are using the ECHL better than ever

LAVAL, QC, CANADA - NOVEMBER 3: Olli Juolevi #48 of the Utica Comets skating up the ice with the puck against the Laval Rocket at Place Bell on November 3, 2018 in Laval, Quebec. (Photo by Stephane Dube /Getty Images)

Vancouver Canucks: Olli Juolevi key part of Comets’ record start

VANCOUVER, BC - MARCH 28: Jacob Markstrom #25 talks to Thatcher Demko #35 of the Vancouver Canucks during their NHL game against the Los Angeles Kings at Rogers Arena March 28, 2019 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)"n

Vancouver Canucks netminder Jacob Markstrom granted leave

March 28, 2015: University of Nebraska Omaha Mavericks forward David Pope (12) and Harvard Crimson goaltender Steve Michalek (34) watch a puck bounce off the crossbar during the NCAA Midwest Regional hockey match between the University of Nebraska Omaha Mavericks and Harvard Crimson at the Compton Family Ice Arena in South Bend, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire/Corbis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Vancouver Canucks: David Pope’s long journey rooted in B.C.

LAVAL, QC, CANADA - NOVEMBER 2: The Utica Comets bench cheering on a fight going on against the Laval Rocket at Place Bell on November 2, 2018 in Laval, Quebec. (Photo by Stephane Dube /Getty Images)

Vancouver Canucks’ AHL team: Utica Comets roster, lineup, projections

Sven Baertschi, Vancouver Canucks #47 (Photo by Devin Manky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Vancouver Canucks: Why the AHL benefits Sven Baertschi

Vancouver Canucks: An open letter to head coach Travis Green

ROCHESTER, NY - December 13: Rochester Americans defenseman Matt Tennyson (11) fights for a loose puck with Utica Comets center Cameron Darcy (11) during an AHL game between the Utica Comets and the Rochester Americans on December 13, 2017, at the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, NY. (Jerome Davis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Vancouver Canucks: The positives of having a farm team in Utica

VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 9: Goalie Michael DiPietro #75 of the Vancouver Canucks readies to make a save during the team warm up prior to NHL action against the Calgary Flames on February, 9, 2019 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)

Vancouver Canucks: Which goalies could be playing in ECHL?

LONDON, ON - APRIL 26: The London Knights trio of Matthew Tkachuk #7, Olli Juolevi #4, and Mitchell Marner #93 celebrate their 3 star selections after defeating the Erie Otters in Game Three of the OHL Western Conference Final on April 26, 2016 at Budweiser Gardens in London, Ontario, Canada. The Knights defeated the Otters 5-1 to take a 3-0 series lead. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Vancouver Canucks: The misunderstood matter of Olli Juolevi

VANCOUVER, BC - MARCH 7: Reid Boucher #24 of the Vancouver Canucks skates up ice during their NHL game against the Arizona Coyotes at Rogers Arena March 7, 2018 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)"n

Vancouver Canucks: The curious case of Reid Boucher

VANCOUVER, BC - SEPTEMBER 20: Vancouver Canucks left wing Jonathan Dahlen (54) skates against the Los Angeles Kings in a NHL hockey game on September 20, 2018, at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. (Photo by Bob Frid/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

What Jonathan Dahlen needs to do to make it with the Vancouver Canucks

LAVAL, QC - NOVEMBER 25: Utica Comets left wing Reid Boucher (24) and Laval Rocket center Jeremy Gregoire (37) battle for the puck during the first period of the AHL game between the Utica Comets and the Laval Rocket on November 25, 2017, at the Place Bell in Laval, QC (Photo by Vincent Ethier/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

My ideal power play unit for the Utica Comets

VANCOUVER, BC - OCTOBER 3: Jake Virtanen #18 of the Vancouver Canucks is congratulated by teammates Tyler Motte #64, Brandon Sutter #20 and Chris Tanev #8 after scoring a goal against the Calgary Flames in NHL action on October, 3, 2018 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)

Vancouver Canucks: Pettersson enters folklore, Comets prepare

LAVAL, QC - NOVEMBER 25: Utica Comets left wing Reid Boucher (24) and Laval Rocket center Jeremy Gregoire (37) battle for the puck during the first period of the AHL game between the Utica Comets and the Laval Rocket on November 25, 2017, at the Place Bell in Laval, QC (Photo by Vincent Ethier/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Vancouver Canucks final top prospect report: Utica Comets Edition

VANCOUVER, BC - APRIL 8: Nikolay Goldobin

Vancouver Canucks: The future is far from certain

Nov 27, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Vancouver Canucks right wing Radim Vrbata (17) throws pucks on the ice prior to the game against the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Vancouver Canucks: Trent Cull hired as new Utica Comets head coach

Sep 28, 2016; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko (35) during warm ups before preseason hockey game at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Peter Llewellyn-USA TODAY Sports

Vancouver Canucks: Open Letter to G Thatcher Demko

September 27, 2016; San Jose, CA, USA; Vancouver Canucks defenseman Jordan Subban (67) in the second period during a preseason hockey game against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Vancouver Canucks: Comets Should Consider Moving Jordan Subban to Forward

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Vancouver Canucks: Olli Juolevi Among 5 Players Cut from Preseason Roster

September 27, 2016; San Jose, CA, USA; Vancouver Canucks forward Carter Bancks (68) controls the puck in front of San Jose Sharks forward John McCarthy (17) in the third period during a preseason hockey game at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Vancouver Canucks Reassign 12 Players from Training Camp

Apr 4, 2016; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Brendan Gaunce (50) skates against the Los Angeles Kings during the first period at Rogers Arena. The Vancouver Canucks won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports

Vancouver Canucks Top 25 Under 25: #9 Brendan Gaunce