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The new talent hasn’t disappointed so far in 2018-19. The Calder Trophy is normally a good indicator of a young player’s future. So far, there have been several standout candidates. These players are the new lifeblood for their respective franchises and could well spell great things for their future. Drafting these young guns is never straightforward, but these gambles are paying off. Here are three potential Calder Trophy candidates, along with a few honourable mentions: Elias Pettersson (Vancouver Canucks) Embed from Getty Images Until a nasty hit by Mike Matheson caused him to be sidelined with a concussion, this 19-year-old Swede was flying. In his firstRead More →

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The NHL is less than 31 days away from the beginning of the 2017/18 season. Over this period we’re diving into the 31 NHL teams in alphabetical order, take a look at their previous standings and upcoming season predictions, as well as their key additions and subtractions. Yesterday, we looked at the Toronto Maple Leafs. Today we swing over the west coast to greet our brothers in blue and green, the Vancouver Canucks. 2016/17 record: 33/49/9 Key additions: Sam Gagner, Michael Del Zotto, Thomas Vanek Key losses: Ryan Miller 2017/18 prediction: Miss the playoffs Embed from Getty Images A spotty pre-season hasn’t exactly raised hopes that the Canucks willRead More →