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Scratches: Alberts, Tanev, Weise.
Tanev takes another turn in the press box. He has an assist through 11 games.
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#Canucks looks like Tanev out
Tanev takes his turn in the press box. He has an assist through 11 games.
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#Canucks recall Chris Tanev from Chicago. Concern over Ballard's injury?
With Tanev on the big club the Canucks are now carrying seven healthy defensemen. The rookie has no points in four games.
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No Chris Tanev on the ice at #Canucks practice this morning.
With Sami Salo healthy again, the Canucks sent Tanev back to the minors for more conditioning. He registered no points in four games this season.
Tavares has 8 goals and 13 assists during his 12-game run
Tavares is likely the second-hottest player in hockey, right behind Evgeni Malkin. Expect him to hit career highs across the board in his third season.
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#Canucks Tanev is paired with Edler.
Looks like Tanev immediately gets a look in the top four. The poised, young defender registered 12 assists in 25 games in the AHL.
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Media Release - Chris Tanev has been recalled from the Chicago Wolves of the AHL. #Canucks
If you watched last year's Stanley Cup Finals, you are probably acquainted with Tanev. The poised, young defender registered 12 assists in 25 games in the AHL.
John Tavares extends his point streak to 10 games. 1-0 #Isles.
Tavares, as you would guess, leads the Isles in points. The team's top-line center has taken his game to the next level with a harder work ethic this season.
John Tavares heads to the dressing room after taking a hit from Andy Sutton.
Tavares was injured by a late Andy Sutton hit and was seen favoring his shoulder. Tavares would later return to the game but could be playing through an injury.
After a scary hit in a game on Sunday against the Toronto Marlies, Canucks’ top defence prospect Chris Tanev has been cleared to play and may return to the Chicago Wolves lineup on Thursday when Abbotsford visits.
Tanev's status is a relief for the team's brass as he is the first call up from Chicago. With Keith Ballard and Aaron Rome already hurt, we could see the youngster back in Vancouver shortly.
Cold Streak
John Tavares' goal drought is at 10 games, and that's one of the main reasons why the Islanders have struggled so much.
The former 1st overall pick has registered four assists over that span.
That's right...Oliver Ekman-Larsson is leading all NHL d-men in goals as of today. #Coyotes
He's probably still available in your fantasy hockey league.
#Isles center John Tavares named #NHL second star of the week
Over four games, John Tavares scored five goals and eight points.
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Vancouver, B.C. – Vancouver Canucks President and General Manager Mike Gillis announced today that the Canucks have assigned defenceman Chris Tanev to the AHL Chicago Wolves.
Tanev loses all of his immediate fantasy hockey value with this demotion.
Ekman-Larsson’s three goals in four games this season are tops in the NHL among defensemen and tied for fifth for all skaters.
Last season he scored a goal and 11 points through 48 games with the Coyotes. This should be a breakout campaign for the former 6th overall pick, grab him while you still can.
"Those are the kinds of things out there that we're expecting," coach Dave Tippett said. "That's how we're going to have to play if we're going to win. We need everybody doing the little things, a little extra in a game.
Ekman-Larsson starts the season on the second defensive pairing, playing alongside Adrian Aucoin. Last season he scored a goal and 11 points through 48 games with the Coyotes. Expect the former 6th overall pick to continue developing in a tight, defensive system.
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Tanev had a tough outing in CBJ, probably a good time to get Alberts in a game.
While Tanev's 'rough game' never showed up on the box score, it was a large reason why the score was relatively close. Expect Andrew Alberts to draw in if coach Alain Vigneault is comfortable using him on the right side.
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Activated from injured reserve list; loaned to Manchester (AHL): Jake Muzzin – D
No immediate fantasy hockey value in the AHL.
Jake Muzzin and Colin Fraser on IR.
Muzzin registered an assist in last season's 11-game tryout. Avoid until he proves himself healthy and worthy of a NHL job.
Jake Muzzin is still having some headaches and didn’t practice.
Not good news for the young blue-liner. Muzzin registered an assist in last season's 11-game tryout. Avoid until he proves himself healthy and worthy of a NHL job.