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May 15, 2025

Report: Tortorella wanted Canucks to buy out Burrows

May 15, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"Tortorella, at some point in the season, was trying to put pressure on Mike Gillis to have ownership buy out Burrows' contract."

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May 15, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
John Tortorella, Alex Burrows
May 01, 2025

Report: Canucks to fire Tortorella Thursday

May 01, 2025/ Chris Nichols

TSN's Farhan Lalji broke the news about John Tortorella Thursday night and then expanded on his report on Team 1040.

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May 01, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
John Tortorella, Vancouver Canucks
April 25, 2025

Trade to Canadiens was music to Weise's ears

April 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“I texted my mom and said there’s rumours it’s to Montreal, and we were both freaking out."

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April 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Dale Weise, Vancouver Canucks, Montreal Canadiens, John Tortorella, Mike Gillis
April 25, 2025

Linden still compiling Canucks' GM candidate list

April 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"I spoke to several GMs and I haven’t got any push back on timing, whether they’re playing or not.”

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April 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Vancouver Canucks, Trevor Linden, John Tortorella
April 17, 2025

Sather: Vigneault has been 'terrific' for Rangers

April 17, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“He’s certainly been everything we thought he was: well-organized, very good at his job, gets along well with players and media.”

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April 17, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
New York Rangers, Glen Sather, Alain Vigneault, John Tortorella
April 14, 2025

Burke: Tortorella should keep his mouth shut

April 14, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"You know what? Shut your mouth and worry about your team. Leave my coach alone."

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April 14, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Calgary Flames, Brian Burke, Vancouver Canucks, John Tortorella
April 08, 2025

Linden says Aquilinis have not approached him

April 08, 2025/ Chris Nichols

Following a TSN report suggesting he could be named president of the Canucks, Trevor Linden says the Aquilinis have not approached him.

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April 08, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Vancouver Canucks, Mike Gillis, John Tortorella, Trevor Linden
April 04, 2025

Tortorella answers criticism head-on

April 04, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“It’s easy to look at numbers and say you played them too much. That is not why there’s been a struggle there."

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April 04, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Vancouver Canucks, Ryan Kesler, John Tortorella, MIke Gillis, Daniel Sedin, Henrik Sedin
April 03, 2025

Canucks' Gillis on Team 1040

April 03, 2025/ Chris Nichols

Canucks GM Mike Gillis was on Team 1040 Thursday morning giving a very candid interview on John Tortorella's future, team style, cap space, wishing fans would support Eddie Lack and more.

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April 03, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Vancouver Canucks, MIke Gillis, John Tortorella, Ryan Kesler, Eddie Lack, Jacob Markstrom, Zack Kassian, Chris Tanev
April 02, 2025

Henrik Sedin: Canucks can be successful next year

April 02, 2025/ Chris Nichols
Henrik Sedin: Canucks can be successful next year

“I don’t think it’s time to panic."

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April 02, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Vancouver Canucks, Henrik Sedin, Daniel Sedin, John Tortorella
April 01, 2025

Lundqvist likes character, attitude of Rangers under Vigneault

April 01, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"I like the character. I like the attitude in the room."

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April 01, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
John Tortorella, Alain Vigneault, New York Rangers, Henrik Lundqvist
March 30, 2025

Richardson part of Canucks' foundation

March 30, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"You have milk drinkers and you have whiskey drinkers.."

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March 30, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Vancouver Canucks, Brad Richardson, Zack Kassian, David Booth, John Tortorella
March 11, 2025

Torts, Lack and Batman & Robin. 'Nuff said.

March 11, 2025/ Chris Nichols

John Tortorella and Eddie Lack talk about being a starting goaltender with Batman & Robin metaphors. What else do you need?

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March 11, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Vancouver Canucks, Eddie Lack, John Tortorella
March 02, 2025

Anderson's positive spin on Luongo not starting Classic

March 02, 2025/ Chris Nichols

Craig Anderson tried to shine a positive light on Roberto Luongo not starting Sunday's tilt at BC Place. "It may be better for him."

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March 02, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Vancouver Canucks, Ottawa Senators, Roberto Luongo, Craig Anderson, Heritage Classic, John Tortorella
February 25, 2025

Burrows regains perspective from Children's Hospital visit

February 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols

Alex Burrows and his teammates spent some time at Children's Hospital and helped to put his season in perspective.

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February 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Vancouver Canucks, Alex Burrows, Daniel Sedin, Henrik Sedin, John Tortorella
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