Defenseman Keith Ballard might not be the only potential target of a compliance buyout in Vancouver this summer. Elliott Pap of the Vancouver Sun suggests the Vancouver Canucks may use one of two buyouts on forward David Booth. “Left-winger David Booth may be another candidate for buyout as he hasn’t come close to a return on his $4.25-million salary, mostly because he [...]

The Vancouver Province’s Jason Botchford thinks that the Vancouver Canucks best bet for a “reboot” is trading Alexander Edler. This is not going to be easy because Edler in January signed a five-year, $30 million deal, and he took less to stay with the team in order to help it bring other players in. But [...]

Vancouver Canucks general manager Mike Gillis said it’s time to “reset” the organization, but put no timeline on his review of players and coach Alain Vigneault, according to the Vancouver Sun. “From my perspective and this organization, it has been a terrible season for us,” Gillis told reporters today at his year-end press conference. “The [...]

ESPN.com’s Pierre LeBrun suggests Keith Ballard of the Vancouver Canucks is a prime candidate for one of two compliance buyouts this summer. Ballard is due $4.2 million annually through the next two season. “Lebrun says “T he defense is set, which is either a good thing if you like this group or a bad thing if you’re [...]

The Vancouver Canucks are likely facing an offseason of on-ice personnel changes. Tony Gallagher of the Vancouver Province suggests defenseman Alexander Edler could be one of several Vancouver players on the trade block. “Trading Alex Edler to a team like Philadelphia, for instance, a squad desperate for help on the back end to help them get back into the mix [...]

The NHL is in the final planning stages of its much-anticipated series of outdoor stadium games next season with six outdoor contests set to take place in football and baseball stadiums across North America, sources familiar with the plan confirmed to ESPN.com Tuesday. The series will start with the annual Winter Classic, recently confirmed for [...]

According to Ken Warren of the Ottawa Citizen, that’s the latest impression given by the Ottawa Senators assistant general manager. ”After talking with Tim Murray, I’m thinking Ben Bishop gets traded. Senators in (position) to keep driving up the price.” And Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun suggests the Edmonton Oilers, Philadelphia Flyers, Calgary Flames, Phoenix Coyotes, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Carolina Hurricanes are all in the mix for Bishop. ESPN [...]

The Detroit Red Wings aren’t looking to add depth players as the NHL trade deadline approaches, and the players they were most interested in already have been dealt to other teams. That list includes defenseman Jay Bouwmeester and forwards Jaromir Jagr and Jarome Iginla. Bob McKenzie tweeted that after the Vancouver Canucks acquired Derek Roy, they let the Leafs [...]

The Ryane Clowe sweepstakes are down to the New York Rangers and Vancouver Canucks, according to TSN’s Bob McKenzie. McKenzie’s putting his money on the Rangers. And Renaud Lavoie reports via Twitter that “Ryane Clowe could be a NY Ranger soon. Waiting for confirmation”. There’s a surprising amount of talk surrounding Clowe considering he hasn’t score [...]

Vancouver Canucks President & General Manager Mike Gillis announced today that the Canucks have re-signed left wing Chris Higgins to a four-year deal. Higgins, 29, has registered 14 points (9-5-14) and 10 penalty minutes in 35 games with the Canucks this season. In 120 games with Vancouver, the Smithtown, NY, native has collected 62 points [...]