The Vancouver Canucks provide a base for Tommi Koivunen's NHL-wide coverage.
Seattle Kraken prospects are turning it up a notch, as are the NHL's Florida Panthers.
The Thunderbirds are champions of the Western Hockey League for the 2nd time in six years.
The injury to the Kraken's leading scorer occurred coming out of the bye week and NHL All-Star break.
Three Avalanche D-men who grew up Canucks fans are playing down the road against the Seattle Kraken.
Like so many NHL teams before them, the Kraken will charge into the playoffs while missing a key figure.
With a Kraken win against the Arizona Coyotes on Thursday, Seattle makes the playoffs.
"We're looking forward to October" is the message once again as the Canucks miss the postseason.
The Kraken are setting 2nd-year NHL records and can picture a playoff spot on the horizon.
As the Canucks re-tool, the Kraken and Flames appear headed in opposite directions.
One question: Will the Canucks be a playoff contender this time next year? Good luck with that.
The Seattle Kraken fell behind and never recovered, blowing a chance to gain playoff ground.
A Variety of Vancouver Canucks related comings and goings around the NHL.
Yanni Gourde and the Seattle Kraken need a win against the Flyers on Sunday.
The Canucks win a meaningless game that meant everything.
