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Surrey’s Noah Juulsen is hoping to establish himself as an NHL regular with the Canucks. photo courtesy of Vancouver Canucks

THE MOJ: B.C.’s Juulsen dealing with the pressure of becoming a regular

In year 7, Lower Mainland product still trying to prove himself as an everyday player

Surrey’s Noah Juulsen is hoping to establish himself as an NHL regular with the Canucks. photo courtesy of Vancouver Canucks
West Kelowna Fire Chief Jason Brolund (right) will be dropping the puck at the Vancouver Canucks game at Rogers Arena on Thursday, Dec. 7. (Vancouver Canucks/X)

West Kelowna fire chief dropping the puck at Canucks firefighters night

The Canucks visited Jason Brolund and the West Kelowna Fire Hall back in September

West Kelowna Fire Chief Jason Brolund (right) will be dropping the puck at the Vancouver Canucks game at Rogers Arena on Thursday, Dec. 7. (Vancouver Canucks/X)
West Kelowna Fire Chief Jason Brolund (right) will be dropping the puck at the Vancouver Canucks game at Rogers Arena on Thursday, Dec. 7. (Vancouver Canucks/X)

West Kelowna fire chief dropping the puck at Canucks firefighters night

The Canucks visited Jason Brolund and the West Kelowna Fire Hall back in September

West Kelowna Fire Chief Jason Brolund (right) will be dropping the puck at the Vancouver Canucks game at Rogers Arena on Thursday, Dec. 7. (Vancouver Canucks/X)
Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) plays against the Detroit Red Wings in the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, in Detroit. Bedard has been named the NHL’s rookie of the month for November.THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Paul Sancya

B.C.’s Bedard named NHL rookie of the month for November

Canuck captain Hughes named the league’s 3rd star

Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) plays against the Detroit Red Wings in the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, in Detroit. Bedard has been named the NHL’s rookie of the month for November.THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Paul Sancya
The Vancouver Canucks acquired defenseman Nikita Zadorov from the Calgary Flames on Thursday in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft and a third-round pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Photo courtesy of Calgary Flames

THE MOJ: Zadorov should mean the hits keep coming for the Canucks

Big defenceman pleases fan base, looks like the right player at the right price

The Vancouver Canucks acquired defenseman Nikita Zadorov from the Calgary Flames on Thursday in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft and a third-round pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Photo courtesy of Calgary Flames
Calgary Flames defenceman Nikita Zadorov (16) in the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Denver. The Vancouver Canucks have acquired defenceman Nikita Zadorov from the Calgary Flames in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2024 NHL draft and a third-round pick in 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, David Zalubowski

Canucks get bigger and stronger, trade for blueliner Zadorov

Vancouver sends a 3rd and 5th to Calgary for soon-to-be unrestricted free agent defenceman

Calgary Flames defenceman Nikita Zadorov (16) in the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Denver. The Vancouver Canucks have acquired defenceman Nikita Zadorov from the Calgary Flames in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2024 NHL draft and a third-round pick in 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, David Zalubowski
After two goals in Tuesday night’s 3-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks, Vancouver’s Brock Boeser now leads the NHL with 17 goals. courtesy- vancouvercanucks.com

THE MOJ: Boeser rides rollercoaster to top of NHL goal-scoring ranks

Canuck has pushed his way through some tough times to emerge with the best hockey of his career

After two goals in Tuesday night’s 3-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks, Vancouver’s Brock Boeser now leads the NHL with 17 goals. courtesy- vancouvercanucks.com
Vancouver Canucks left wing Anthony Beauvillier, bottom, scores a goal past San Jose Sharks goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (29) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Canucks ship Beauvillier to Chicago in exchange for late pick

Vancouver winger has 8 points this year, spends last than a year on the West Coast

Vancouver Canucks left wing Anthony Beauvillier, bottom, scores a goal past San Jose Sharks goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (29) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Vancouver Canucks’ J.T. Miller (9) scores against San Jose Sharks goalie MacKenzie Blackwood (29) as San Jose’s Kyle Burroughs (4) checks Vancouver’s Anthony Beauvillier (72) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Monday, November 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

JT Miller bringing emotional leadership to a quiet Canucks team

Coach says forward’s play infectious with his driving, straight-ahead style

Vancouver Canucks’ J.T. Miller (9) scores against San Jose Sharks goalie MacKenzie Blackwood (29) as San Jose’s Kyle Burroughs (4) checks Vancouver’s Anthony Beauvillier (72) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Monday, November 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Canucks defenceman Quinn Hughes leads the NHL in scoring with 31 points and has been a big reason why the Canucks have got off to a great start. Courtesy NHL.com

THE MOJ: Canucks are a playoff team, now let’s see how good they are

History hows about 80% of teams in a playoff position after 20 games generally stay there

Canucks defenceman Quinn Hughes leads the NHL in scoring with 31 points and has been a big reason why the Canucks have got off to a great start. Courtesy NHL.com
Vancouver Canucks’ Quinn Hughes waits for a faceoff during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks in Vancouver, on Monday, November 20, 2023. Hughes is the first player to crack the 30 point mark in the 2023-24 NHL regular season with eight goals– tying a career-high – and 22 assists.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Canucks Hughes leans on experienced voices as he rockets to incredible start

Canuck assistants Gonchar and Foote have been there, done that at the highest levels of hockey

Vancouver Canucks’ Quinn Hughes waits for a faceoff during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks in Vancouver, on Monday, November 20, 2023. Hughes is the first player to crack the 30 point mark in the 2023-24 NHL regular season with eight goals– tying a career-high – and 22 assists.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Vancouver Canucks’ Nils Hoglander leaves the penalty box to go to the dressing room after receiving a match penalty during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks in Vancouver, on Monday, November 20, 2023. The NHL’s Department of Player Safety says Hoglander has been fined for slew-footing San Jose’s Kevin Labanc during Vancouver’s 3-1 win on Monday.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Canuck Hoglander slapped with maximum fine for slew-footing Shark

Forward to pay just under US $2,900 after getting match penalty in Monday game versus San Jose

Vancouver Canucks’ Nils Hoglander leaves the penalty box to go to the dressing room after receiving a match penalty during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks in Vancouver, on Monday, November 20, 2023. The NHL’s Department of Player Safety says Hoglander has been fined for slew-footing San Jose’s Kevin Labanc during Vancouver’s 3-1 win on Monday.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Dallas Stars’ Ty Dellandrea (10) grabs Vancouver Canucks’ Carson Soucy (7) as he skates with the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Soucy will be out six to eight weeks with a lower body injury, the NHL team announced Wednesday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Blocked shot could sideline Canuck Soucy for 6 to 8 weeks

Vancouver has called up defenceman Akito Hirose from Abbotsford

Dallas Stars’ Ty Dellandrea (10) grabs Vancouver Canucks’ Carson Soucy (7) as he skates with the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Soucy will be out six to eight weeks with a lower body injury, the NHL team announced Wednesday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
Vancouver Canucks’ Bo Horvat waits to take a faceoff against the Washington Capitals during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Canucks full of praise for former captain as Horvat set to make return

Now with the Islanders, Horvat nervous and excited to be back in Vancouver

Vancouver Canucks’ Bo Horvat waits to take a faceoff against the Washington Capitals during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko celebrates the Canucks 6-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Arena Monday night with teammate J.T. Miller. Photo courtesy Vancouver Canucks

THE MOJ: It’s a scary fun time for the B.C. sports fan right now

All three premier Vancouver teams doing their part to make being a fan interesting

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko celebrates the Canucks 6-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Arena Monday night with teammate J.T. Miller. Photo courtesy Vancouver Canucks
A day after his second shutout of the season, Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko was signing a puck at Langley’s Pastime Sports and Games on Sunday, Nov. 5, for one of several hundred fans. It was the store’s grand opening of its new location and 30th anniversary celebration. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Hundreds of fans line up in Langley to get autographs of Vancouver Canucks goalies

It was the grand opening and 30th anniversary of Pastime Sports and Games

A day after his second shutout of the season, Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko was signing a puck at Langley’s Pastime Sports and Games on Sunday, Nov. 5, for one of several hundred fans. It was the store’s grand opening of its new location and 30th anniversary celebration. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
Vancouver Canucks’ Quinn Hughes (43) and Dallas Stars’ Wyatt Johnston (53) vie for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Hughes has been named the NHL’s first star of the week after putting up eight points over his last three games. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Hughes named NHL’s first star as Canucks continue early-season run

Vancouver captain put up 8 points last week, including 5 in rout of San Jose

Vancouver Canucks’ Quinn Hughes (43) and Dallas Stars’ Wyatt Johnston (53) vie for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Hughes has been named the NHL’s first star of the week after putting up eight points over his last three games. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
Vancouver Canucks' Elias Pettersson, back left, and goalie Thatcher Demko celebrate after Vancouver defeated the Nashville Predators 5-2 during an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Vancouver’s Pettersson named NHL’s 2nd star for October

New Jersey centre Jack Hughes was 1st and Boston right wing David Pastrnak 3rd

Vancouver Canucks' Elias Pettersson, back left, and goalie Thatcher Demko celebrate after Vancouver defeated the Nashville Predators 5-2 during an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Casey DeSmith (29) reacts as New York Rangers’ K’Andre Miller (79) celebrates his goal during overtime of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Big picture gains push aside recent loss as Canucks prepare for Predators

Tocchet pleased with the desire shown by players wanting to learn and ‘earn’ their spots

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Casey DeSmith (29) reacts as New York Rangers’ K’Andre Miller (79) celebrates his goal during overtime of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
Canucks players take a knee as medical staff tends to teammate Vasily Podkolzin, who suffered a serious injury on Wednesday (Oct. 25) against Colorado. (Kevin Gillies photo)

Abbotsford Canucks win, but all attention on Podkolzin after scary incident

Canucks prospect slammed awkwardly to ice by Eagles defender, left playing surface on stretcher

Canucks players take a knee as medical staff tends to teammate Vasily Podkolzin, who suffered a serious injury on Wednesday (Oct. 25) against Colorado. (Kevin Gillies photo)