US EditionAfter early end to season, Canucks enter off-season with looming questions
- The Vancouver Canucks need a top-six centre for their roster, which management identified as a key priority at year-end exit interviews.
- President Jim Rutherford emphasized the high cost of acquiring a new centre, stating, 'It's going to be expensive, but it will also be very expensive not to get one.'
- Mathew Barzal, a three-time NHL All-Star, has played nine seasons with the New York Islanders, which are entering a transitional phase after management changes.
- Dylan Larkin is viewed as a dream addition for the Canucks, having strong two-way skills and consistent scoring.
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The Hamilton Spectator
‘Patrik’s priority’: Canucks look to strengthen centre position this off-season
VANCOUVER - The result of the rift between former Canucks centre J.T. Miller and current Vancouver star Elias Pettersson was the main talking point when team president Jim Rutherford and general manager Patrik Allvin addressed the media on Monday.
NHL Rumors: Likely Going to Take $4 million-plus for the Canucks to Extend Rick Tocchet - NHL Rumors
Donnie & Dhali: Don Taylor and Rick Dhaliwal discussing what it might take for the Vancouver Canucks to extend head coach Rick Tocchet. The Canucks hold a team option on Tocchet. ** NHLRumors.com transcription Taylor: “Rick Tocchet right now, his current contract pays him $2.75 million a season. I’ve got him as the 10th highest paid coach in the National Hockey League. What is he looking for?” Dhaliwal: “I think he’s looking for over four, Don. …
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