# ![@ThomasDrance Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::169706895.png) @ThomasDrance Thomas Drance

Thomas Drance posts on X about nhl, vancouver, canada, quinn the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-------] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Top Social Posts
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"Watching this vs. game to catch up and Lucas Raymonds third period was ridiculous. Put the [--] Crowns on his back before the late penalty. #Canucks centre Elias Pettersson had some big defensive sequences shorthanded and scored a couple. Nice bounce back game for him"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2022703716780949972)  2026-02-14T16:05Z 52K followers, 13.5K engagements


"@Jarebear81787 Canada had a flat first period vs Switzerland yesterday too btw"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2022776505886216545)  2026-02-14T20:54Z 52K followers, [---] engagements


"That wasn't just a lopsided #Canucks victory over the Oilers it was also hilarious"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1721768362177642547)  2023-11-07T05:55Z 52K followers, 66.7K engagements


"#Canucks took rushes at morning skate Thursday ahead of Anaheim with the following lines: Kane-Pettersson-Garland hgren-Blueger-Lekkerimki DeBrusk-Raty-OCoknor Chytil-Kampf-Karlsson Defenders were rotating Filip Hronek isnt present"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2016943591604834698)  2026-01-29T18:36Z 52K followers, 18.6K engagements


"Tolopilo retakes his net at the first stoppage of the second period. Odd sequence of events. #Canucks Kevin Lankinen starts the second period for the #Canucks. Nikita Tolopilo was tagged by Ryan Poehling on a big collision called for goaltender interference late in the first period. Kevin Lankinen starts the second period for the #Canucks. Nikita Tolopilo was tagged by Ryan Poehling on a big collision called for goaltender interference late in the first period"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2017087616936448295)  2026-01-30T04:08Z 51.9K followers, 16.3K engagements


"#Canucks player entrances at morning skate in Salt Lake are accompanied by cheers from the assembled team moms accompanying the club on this two-game trip"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2018385640522739974)  2026-02-02T18:06Z 52K followers, 34.1K engagements


"#Canucks line rushes in Utah on Monday. Conor Garland is absent (illness) but is expected to play per the club. Kane-E. Pettersson-DeBrusk Chytil-Kmpf-Karlsson hgren-Blueger-Rty OConnor-Sasson-Lekkerimki E. Pettersson (D)-Hronek Joseph-Myers M. Pettersson-Willander"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2018389026999513471)  2026-02-02T18:20Z 52K followers, 38.6K engagements


"Adam Foote says Filip Chytil tweaked something which is why he didnt play the third period. When asked as a follow up is it a head injury Foote responded: I hope not. #Canucks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2018557133705589234)  2026-02-03T05:28Z 51.9K followers, 57.7K engagements


"Forget about Monday and the 6-2 drubbing that the Utah Mammoth put on the #Canucks. What matters is the virtual certainty that the gap between Vancouver and Utah will widen further in the Canucks dont act urgently. My column via @TheAthleticNHL: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7017560/2026/02/03/canucks-mammoth-score-highlights-news-rebuild/source=emp_shared_article https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7017560/2026/02/03/canucks-mammoth-score-highlights-news-rebuild/source=emp_shared_article"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2018718655257903487)  2026-02-03T16:10Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"#Canucks lineup at practice in Vegas on Tuesday based on the lineup used in drills. Kane-EP40-OConnor DeBrusk-Kampf-Karlsson hgren-Blueger-Mancini Sasson-Rty-Lekkerimki DPetey-Hronek Joseph-Myers M. Pettersson-Willander Absent: Garland (illness) Chytil (undisclosed)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2018783578096840820)  2026-02-03T20:28Z 52K followers, 63.3K engagements


"Filip Chytil is unlikely to return to the #Canucks lineup for their final game before the Olympic break. Hes dealing with migraines according to head coach Adam Foote"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2018792764436361268)  2026-02-03T21:04Z 52K followers, 375.2K engagements


"What Im hearing about the #Canucks plans and posture as the Olympic roster freeze approaches via @TheAthleticNHL https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7019710/2026/02/04/vancouver-canucks-trade-deadline-2026-olympics-roster/source=emp_shared_article https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7019710/2026/02/04/vancouver-canucks-trade-deadline-2026-olympics-roster/source=emp_shared_article"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2019062041118449946)  2026-02-04T14:54Z 51.9K followers, 38.1K engagements


"#Canucks as expected didnt complete a trade prior to the NHL Olympic freeze taking hold at noon PT team sources confirm. The trade freeze will remain in place until February 22nd"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2019140985910079628)  2026-02-04T20:08Z 51.9K followers, 16.4K engagements


"NMCs and NTCs are powerful tools that can significantly suppres exchange value depending on how theyre wielded. This is an instructive real-time example and a pointed one for fans of teams that are entering (or could be entering) a rebuilding phase. The Kings have acquired Artemi Panarin for Liam Greentree and a conditional third-round pick league source confirms. @emilymkaplan and @AdamSchefter were first. The Kings were the team Panarin's camp wanted to go to in the end I'm told. No chance for a bidding war. The Kings have acquired Artemi Panarin for Liam Greentree and a conditional"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2019147285704372541)  2026-02-04T20:33Z 52K followers, 35.8K engagements


"#Canucks defence to Kevin Lankinen once the third period started"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2019278165127180435)  2026-02-05T05:13Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"#Canucks hopeful that their currently injured skaters - Boeser Chytil Buium Hglander - will be ready for the clubs next practice Feb. [--] after the break. Buium the most touch+go given his timeline. Boeser has resumed skating. Chytil will see a specialist during the break"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2019290425241268647)  2026-02-05T06:02Z 51.9K followers, 19.3K engagements


"5 observations from the #Canucks brief pre-Olympic road trip via @TheAthleticNHL: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7023100/2026/02/05/vancouver-canucks-standings-stats-highlights-olympics/source=emp_shared_article https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7023100/2026/02/05/vancouver-canucks-standings-stats-highlights-olympics/source=emp_shared_article"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2019449013838491932)  2026-02-05T16:32Z 51.9K followers, [----] engagements


"The way this played out should have every NHL GM considering whether it's worth it to *ever* give permission to the agent of a UFA with an NMC/NTC to have extension talks with potential trade partners. Still some unknowns but it's clear the Rangers lost control of the process. Artemi Panarin Los Angeles & Seattle: https://t.co/YXUnWBac5w Artemi Panarin Los Angeles & Seattle: https://t.co/YXUnWBac5w"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2019467877984698876)  2026-02-05T17:47Z 51.9K followers, 40K engagements


"Apologies to all the Sharks historians out there is the most savage way to say my bad unc Ive ever come across"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2019516332228899042)  2026-02-05T20:59Z 51.9K followers, 26.8K engagements


"@akaRCN Nah Jarvis speed and work rate is going to be needed. Think well look back at it and think Canada was fortunate that he was added"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2019532932415959535)  2026-02-05T22:05Z 51.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Key is that the municipal and Provincial governments used the event to make some desperately needed infrastructure investments with greater urgency specifically the Canada line and the sea-to-sky reno. I will never let the balance-sheet hawks convince me that the Vancouver Olympics were anything other than an incredible success in uniting the country exercising soft-power and driving a new wave of patriotism. Governments have wasted far more money on far worse events. I will never let the balance-sheet hawks convince me that the Vancouver Olympics were anything other than an incredible"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2019533543689625630)  2026-02-05T22:08Z 52K followers, 27.2K engagements


"Because no #Canucks player who wears a letter on their jersey was in the room by the time it opened. Adam Foote spoke first last night which is unusual but fine given the circumstances (last game before Olympic break). Hronek was requested but was in treatment per VAN PR. "Why is a guy with a letter not saying this." @DonTaylor5 and @DhaliwalSports reacted to Teddy Blueger's comments on the #Canucks characters last night. https://t.co/h4e2SKM7eJ https://t.co/Cejoptug0P "Why is a guy with a letter not saying this." @DonTaylor5 and @DhaliwalSports reacted to Teddy Blueger's comments on the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2019537720679583800)  2026-02-05T22:24Z 52K followers, 83.8K engagements


"@NiqBets26 @COLT45_AZ @Sportsnet650 They have outs to have it in-house with Guenther Cooley Iginla Desnoyer and Simashev but they dont have the superstar hit just yet. They have the assets however to potentially win the bidding on one. Wasnt about the model it was a value comparison focused on paths"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2019549786840658135)  2026-02-05T23:12Z 51.9K followers, [---] engagements


"@NiqBets26 @COLT45_AZ @Sportsnet650 I mean think about the path Reinhart took to become this. And that he was dealt for. Tkachuks age [--] scoring pace/82 games: [--]. Guenthers are [--] scoring pace/82 games: [--]. Barkovs age [--] production: [--] GP 28-31-59. Cooleys: [--] GP 25-40-65. These [--] guys are v. v. sick"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2019551867920060667)  2026-02-05T23:21Z 51.9K followers, [---] engagements


"God this rocks. Hagel Canadian hero chucking absolute haymakers at Tkachuk. Forsling a complete machine being so reluctant to actually fight Moser and then absolutely unleashing. A Renaissance painting worth of incredible details and shenanigans. MULTIPLE FIGHTS ERUPT IN THE BATTLE OF FLORIDA INCLUDING HAGEL VS TKACHUK 😳🥊 https://t.co/f4HCVkCF85 MULTIPLE FIGHTS ERUPT IN THE BATTLE OF FLORIDA INCLUDING HAGEL VS TKACHUK 😳🥊 https://t.co/f4HCVkCF85"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2019611295503511763)  2026-02-06T03:17Z 51.9K followers, 81K engagements


"@NiqBets26 @COLT45_AZ @Sportsnet650 My point isnt that theyre for sure going to get there its to note that theyve got a shot. And Utah has [--] more top-10 picks several trending well in the system. Theyll need a Dude but theyve got outs internally + w asset volume to get one"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2019622756162363620)  2026-02-06T04:02Z 51.9K followers, [--] engagements


"@travisyost Hes got Jumbo Joe tier hockey IQ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2019631938416599471)  2026-02-06T04:39Z 51.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Justin Herbert getting [--] out of [--] MVP votes is entirely reasonable and not at all the only reason why Drake Maye - who only received [--] of [--] votes by the way - didnt win. If you cant handle an awards voter exercising some thoughtful independence thats on you"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2019649830763786600)  2026-02-06T05:50Z 51.9K followers, 10.7K engagements


"@carcuri18 You dont setup a system to have 50+ votes bc you want uniformity. There wasnt a consensus MVP caliber QB season this year imo Herbert drawing 2% of the votes given what he propped up seems fine to me"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2019662711681085561)  2026-02-06T06:41Z 51.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Fellas we all doing OK out there"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2019845083429044595)  2026-02-06T18:46Z 51.9K followers, 24.8K engagements


"Rewatching the downhill on American television and the NBC broadcast did an exceptionally sharp tasteful job after the Lindsey Vonn injury. No close ups of the injured athlete focus on the crowd reaction which told the story of concern no gratuitous replays. Very solid work"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2020510168690086214)  2026-02-08T14:48Z 52K followers, 42.1K engagements


"T H E S C H E D U L E"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2020691260869419408)  2026-02-09T02:48Z 52K followers, 15.4K engagements


"DST TD Its ovah"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2020693909794693556)  2026-02-09T02:59Z 51.9K followers, [----] engagements


"@RECTANGL_gg @DonnieandDhali Lets go"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2020717171958239686)  2026-02-09T04:31Z 51.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Start Binnington vs. Czechia on Thursday out of respect for a historic [--] Nations performance start Thompson vs. Switzerland on Friday because its a back-to-back. Cooper has the space to let the decision breathe and be made for him. I know the stats are obvious. I know he's starting anyways. I know Canada is a medal contender regardless. I still had to write it. With the gap between Thompson and Binnington as wide as it is Canada should not risk starting Binnington. https://t.co/7XX9U8VLZW https://t.co/CrW1xXlik2 I know the stats are obvious. I know he's starting anyways. I know Canada is a"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2020870615473828207)  2026-02-09T14:41Z 52K followers, 33.2K engagements


"#Canucks trade deadline targets from @harmandayal2 and I: [--] reclamation projects that fit the timeline for a rebuilding team via @TheAthleticNHL: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7020596/2026/02/09/canucks-trade-targets-reclamation-projects/source=emp_shared_article https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7020596/2026/02/09/canucks-trade-targets-reclamation-projects/source=emp_shared_article"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2020917426972758375)  2026-02-09T17:47Z 52K followers, 29.4K engagements


"#Canucks trade targets: [--] teams with incentive to buy and futures to spare via @TheAthleticNHL: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7035271/2026/02/10/canucks-trade-targets/source=emp_shared_article https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7035271/2026/02/10/canucks-trade-targets/source=emp_shared_article"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2021253313153712187)  2026-02-10T16:01Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"This Finland-Slovakia game is incredibly fun. So many scoring chances at both ends (though mostly in Slovakia's end). Couple great goals. High event tournament opener"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2021632045332701356)  2026-02-11T17:06Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"Between Heiskanen Aho Hintz and company Finland is deep with elite talent and is still going to be heard from at the pointy end of this tournament. Still think they'd have been a serious gold medal threat if not for the Barkov injury"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2021634388166160735)  2026-02-11T17:16Z 52K followers, 12.8K engagements


"#Canucks trade targets series continued with @harmandayal2: Looking at [--] distressed assets who Vancouver could target: via @TheAthleticNHL https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7037041/2026/02/11/canucks-trade-targets-2/source=emp_shared_article https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7037041/2026/02/11/canucks-trade-targets-2/source=emp_shared_article"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2021647693370863804)  2026-02-11T18:09Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"Not worried about Suomi the Olympic tournament is forgiving in the round robin stage. Theyll figure it out. This result should reduce the benefit of a heavyweight running pure in the round robin stage since a strong Finland side could now easily end up as an 8th seed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2021649029537673428)  2026-02-11T18:14Z 52K followers, 10.8K engagements


"The Slafkovsky raises his game for the Olympics meme is just that. Enjoy the jokes but dont get it twisted. Hes been playing at this level for months"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2021653865565970654)  2026-02-11T18:33Z 52K followers, 23.4K engagements


"Bo Horvat and J.T. Miller both projecting to play big penalty kill roles for their respective national teams has got to be extremely confusing for #Canucks fans. Team Canada saw firsthand Tuesday just how slim the margins can be at the Olympics. Details are more important than ever. Without Anthony Cirelli in Milan the penalty kill is one of those crucial details. That and more from Wednesday's practice: https://t.co/Mt9eiHFFoj Team Canada saw firsthand Tuesday just how slim the margins can be at the Olympics. Details are more important than ever. Without Anthony Cirelli in Milan the penalty"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2021659695044550996)  2026-02-11T18:56Z 52K followers, 44.2K engagements


"#Canucks rebuild trade target series from @harmandayal2 and I via @TheAthleticNHL: Reclamation projects: Teams with surplus draft capital: Distressed assets: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7037041/2026/02/11/canucks-trade-targets-2/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7035271/2026/02/10/canucks-trade-targets/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7020596/2026/02/09/canucks-trade-targets-reclamation-projects/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7037041/2026/02/11/canucks-trade-targets-2/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7035271/2026/02/10/canucks-trade-targets/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2021674375658021140)  2026-02-11T19:55Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"@fubar14 Hope youre right (but youre not)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2021762699823395125)  2026-02-12T01:46Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"@DavidMi62693109 @xoundmind That is a non-puck knower take David"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2021769530654306427)  2026-02-12T02:13Z 52K followers, [---] engagements


"@grantmccagg And how have the Wild fared in terms of team performance and outscoring their opponents with him on the ice vs where they were headed before Grant"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2021783416740753480)  2026-02-12T03:08Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"@tatituzzi Respect your opinion but I would strongly suggest thats the wrong call"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2021810321992872308)  2026-02-12T04:55Z 52K followers, [---] engagements


"@tatituzzi Were splitting hairs between [--] of the top-5 defenders in the sport; which is difficult in the best of times but I think Hughes is a cut above"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2021812337565741480)  2026-02-12T05:03Z 52K followers, [---] engagements


"@grantmccagg @thewolverinecdn Its the overall impact of how overwhelming his possession game is. Like its wrong imo to separate his offence and defence because its holistic. He may not be elite as a stationary inzone defender but he controls games so significantly that hes rarely in that spot"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2021964351788528030)  2026-02-12T15:07Z 52K followers, [---] engagements


"@RachelKryshak pray"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2021975025767833742)  2026-02-12T15:49Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"Now *that* is what we expected the Team USA attack to look like. Scary"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2022797424092168602)  2026-02-14T22:17Z 52K followers, 12.5K engagements


"@riotsurvivor Legit tho better spot to be than in the middle even if it superficially feels worse"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2019793777427411197)  2026-02-06T15:22Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"John Shorthouse emotionally reminiscing on Jim Robsons excellence his legacy and his heartbreak that Jim never got to see the #Canucks lift the Stanley Cup. Must listen clip here 💔: Remembering Jim Robson. John Shorthouse joined Canucks Talk to reflect on Jims legendary broadcasting career in Vancouver his impact on the city and what he meant to him personally. https://t.co/9Yc9DScd9j Remembering Jim Robson. John Shorthouse joined Canucks Talk to reflect on Jims legendary broadcasting career in Vancouver his impact on the city and what he meant to him personally. https://t.co/9Yc9DScd9j"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2021336882395873490)  2026-02-10T21:34Z 52K followers, 37.9K engagements


"Such a vital and underrated point. We're so used to the visual pollution of how hockey is presented by the NHL that we've become somewhat immune to even noticing it. How the Olympic hockey product looks makes it so so much more appealing for viewers. The best part of Olympic hockey is no digital board ads. The best part of Olympic hockey is no digital board ads"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2021726570206097867)  2026-02-11T23:22Z 52K followers, 334.7K engagements


"As a Canadian hyper-partisan I hate the extent to which Quinn Hughes is going to demonstrate that hes the best defender on the planet over the next [--] days but he is and he will. NHL #1 defensemen rankings heading into the Olympic Break #MilanoCortinaOlympic2026 https://t.co/yw9xgssqqW NHL #1 defensemen rankings heading into the Olympic Break #MilanoCortinaOlympic2026 https://t.co/yw9xgssqqW"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2021757233449906536)  2026-02-12T01:24Z 52K followers, 116.3K engagements


"The right call for Canada. If Binnington just doesnt have it and his performance this season gives us ample reason to think he may not then Candas goaltenders will sort it out by their performance in time for the elimination round. Also: Binnington vs Dostal Also: Binnington vs Dostal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2021964829897240957)  2026-02-12T15:09Z 52K followers, 41.9K engagements


"Canada absolutely *needs* Josh Morrissey to be healthy and in their lineup for the elimination round. #NHLJets Josh Morrissey has left the Canadian bench and headed to the room early in the second period. Didn't notice anything specific happen to him just prior. #NHLJets Josh Morrissey has left the Canadian bench and headed to the room early in the second period. Didn't notice anything specific happen to him just prior"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2021999385090175176)  2026-02-12T17:26Z 52K followers, 47.2K engagements


"looking like a real threat. Not just a threat to Canada today but to medal at this tournament. The pace theyre playing at in their first [----] games isnt something that even some of the traditional hockey powers have flashed yet in Milan"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2022415080739283383)  2026-02-13T20:58Z 52K followers, 28.7K engagements


"Switzerland played really well today in Milan. They were outright impressive and look to me like a dark horse medal contender. This team is just too cool"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2022443532590731408)  2026-02-13T22:51Z 52K followers, 13.1K engagements


"@mirtle Going through Switzerland and avoiding Sweden may be a phyrric victory tbh"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2022733242315739193)  2026-02-14T18:02Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"@mirtle Fiala injury probably changes the equation but if we see Switzerland vs Sweden in this tourney I think the Swiss will be a very live dog"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2022734993722871982)  2026-02-14T18:09Z 52K followers, [---] engagements


"Team USA is trailing because a puck got kicked in and a strange one got behind Swayman from centre ice. Thats it. Couple bounces. Im surprised that this defence corps is getting bogged down a bit by the Danish forecheck but theres no cause to panic or doubt this group"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2022775334072938686)  2026-02-14T20:49Z 52K followers, 15.8K engagements


"Hockey is funny. Wasnt worried about the USA after [--] despite them trailing. Bit more concerned now. Needed to bully the Danes in the dot to get the initiative back+that route wont be open to them vs. Suomi . Will need to generate chances at a much higher clip"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2022791895186080217)  2026-02-14T21:55Z 52K followers, 12.1K engagements


"@Prominent_Bryan @cselley If youre watching Celebrini-McDavid-MacKinnon cook as a line together and concluding hey you know this tournament kind of sucks I think youve seriously lost the plot"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2022842513233711494)  2026-02-15T01:16Z 52K followers, [---] engagements


"@Prominent_Bryan @cselley They sort of havent been. Finland v Italy (and probably France vs Canada tmrw) are the exception more than the rule. Denmark vs US was tense for [--] minutes today. Losing Russia (for justified reasons) stratifies the competitive level further in this format but its still fun"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2022846036461629948)  2026-02-15T01:30Z 52K followers, [--] engagements


"@cselley @Prominent_Bryan Yes but with incentive to push to score constantly"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2022846314699198585)  2026-02-15T01:31Z 52K followers, [--] engagements


"Team Canada has opened the game absolutely dialed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2021974163305771434)  2026-02-12T15:46Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"Nathan MacKinnon drop pass to Connor McDavid set entry 5-on-4 is such a nuke"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2021974568542621733)  2026-02-12T15:47Z 52K followers, 12.2K engagements


"Jordan Binnington has played well here but his rebound control has been spotty. Those second chance opportunities are fueling the Czechia attack I think. Czechia havent been able to get inside consistently except when their perimeter shots have spilled into the slot"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2021993953009267144)  2026-02-12T17:04Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"Well this is a potentially massive development not just for the NFL but for the NHL (and the NBA and MLB). NHL appeals process for DoPS decisions for example could potentially be impacted by this precedent going forward. This is one to monitor very closely. The court ruled today in Brian Flores Steve Wilks and Ray Hortons ongoing discrimination case against the NFL that all the coaches respective claims that had previously been compelled to arbitration now can proceed in open court. The courts decision recognizes that an The court ruled today in Brian Flores Steve Wilks and Ray Hortons"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2022381021090713859)  2026-02-13T18:43Z 52K followers, 66.3K engagements


"Slafkovskys growth as a two-way beast has been something to behold. Honestly think him being tasked with doing the defensive heavy lifting on a line with a pair of younger forwards still figuring out the defensive side of the game has hidden the extent of his emergence in MTL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2021649742019932382)  2026-02-11T18:17Z 52K followers, 46.1K engagements


"Really good third period for Elias Pettersson today after playing a designated depth role for the first [--] minutes. Hit a post had the shorthanded breakaway on which Damien Clara was injured + set a key screen. Was a stand out for Sweden late in a gut check victory over Italy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2021716619123359982)  2026-02-11T22:42Z 52K followers, 23.4K engagements


"I think playing McDavid and Celebrini together might be the literal coolest thing ever"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2021996022101414089)  2026-02-12T17:13Z 52K followers, 69.7K engagements


"Possible #Canucks trade deadline targets to fuel the new rebuild via @TheAthleticNHL. Reclamation projects: Contenders with surplus draft capital: Distressed assets: Prospects: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7041046/2026/02/12/canucks-trade-targets-3/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7037041/2026/02/11/canucks-trade-targets-2/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7035271/2026/02/10/canucks-trade-targets/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7020596/2026/02/09/canucks-trade-targets-reclamation-projects/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7041046/2026/02/12/canucks-trade-targets-3/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2022391165539226047)  2026-02-13T19:23Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"Third period of Sweden vs. Slovakia was incredible and bears rewatching for hockey sickos. - The Raymond takeover absolutely rocks. - The threat that the Slovakian power play poses with Slafkovsky-Nemec-Dvorsky up high is a thing. - The weirdness of the last minute is pure art"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2022707366328963311)  2026-02-14T16:19Z 52K followers, 16.7K engagements


"I think Team USA should try loading up a forward line with three Hart Trophy candidates personally"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2022771879338217881)  2026-02-14T20:36Z 52K followers, 76.4K engagements


"@GRAV1TYWAVE Id say Im still worried about their offensive ceiling as a group. Wont be able to push the top teams in this tournament around in the circle and theyre not generating chances at the sort of volume youd expect of an elite team. Theyre really good though"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2022788423988432979)  2026-02-14T21:41Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"@cselley @Prominent_Bryan Well see Chris I really like watching hockey. And while this tournament is far from perfect the structure of it makes it most likely that the best teams will play each other in the most important games. Worthwhile trade off"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2022844326360027607)  2026-02-15T01:24Z 52K followers, [--] engagements


"@Prominent_Bryan @cselley A reasonable facsimile of All-Star team Canada lost to Latvia at the worlds last spring btw. Also Italy hung with both Sweden and Slovakia and France held a lead vs. Czechia in the 2nd period in *this tournament*. Its imperfect but its OK just to enjoy very cool things"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2022845325933973754)  2026-02-15T01:28Z 52K followers, [--] engagements


"@Prominent_Bryan @cselley Only when John Scott is involved"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2022851586918166648)  2026-02-15T01:52Z 52K followers, [--] engagements


"The gear the Colorado Avalanche found in overtime is genuinely terrifying"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1539812443890733056)  2022-06-23T03:27Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"#Canucks full practice lineup in L.A. on Tuesday: DeBrusk-Pettersson-Hglander Joshua-Chytil-Garland OConnor-Suter-Boeser Bains-Blueger-Sherwood Hughes-Hronek M. Pettersson-Myers Soucy-Mancini DPetey-Forbort"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/1894492939075871098)  2025-02-25T21:01Z 52K followers, 40.4K engagements


"The #Canucks becoming unbeatable after being eliminated from playoff contention is an annual tradition that Id hoped not to have to remember this season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/1910519357048054072)  2025-04-11T02:24Z 52K followers, 61.1K engagements


"What I'm hearing about the #Canucks' plans and positioning ahead of the NHL Draft and free agency via @TheAthleticNHL: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6438493/2025/06/19/canucks-nhl-draft-free-agency-trade-2025/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6438493/2025/06/19/canucks-nhl-draft-free-agency-trade-2025/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1935790168969298245)  2025-06-19T20:01Z 52K followers, 85K engagements


"New #Canucks notebook: - What Im hearing about the Canucks free-agent bargain bin plans - reflections on the Silovs trade - early handicapping roster battles for the final few spots - [--] Vancouver-centric takeaways from the new MOU via @TheAthleticNHL: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6492426/2025/07/15/canucks-silovs-free-agents-2025/source=emp_shared_article https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6492426/2025/07/15/canucks-silovs-free-agents-2025/source=emp_shared_article"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1945140240487997902)  2025-07-15T15:15Z 52K followers, 50.6K engagements


"Elias Pettersson does not like dump ins"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/1194456514192384001)  2019-11-13T03:26Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"Quinn Hughes literally gave J.T. Miller the shot in the butt he needed to breakup a T.J. Oshie breakaway chance"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1198334154435448833)  2019-11-23T20:15Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"Elias Pettersson is a stone cold killer. Hits Jan Rutta in the face with a saucer pass and as @patersonjeff points out *apologizes* to him mid-play. He then scores on Vasilevsky with a clinical breakaway move"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1214710029582028800)  2020-01-08T00:46Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"Kudos to the #Habs one of the classiest organizations in the NHL: Laval Rocket assistant coach Alex Burrows has been granted permission to come to Vancouver this week. Hell be in attendance when his line mates and close friends Henrik + Daniel Sedin have their numbers retired"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1225987559680925699)  2020-02-08T03:39Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"Matt Dumba: "Black lives matter Breonna Taylor's life matters." He becomes the first NHL player to take a knee as the anthems play with Malcolm Subban and Darnell Nurse supporting him. Incredible leadership from the #MNWild defender:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1289643503056650240)  2020-08-01T19:25Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"Troy Stecher who lost his father - a longtime #Canucks season ticket holder - on father's day [----] shouting "Let's Go" to the sky as he celebrates a third period go ahead playoff goal for his childhood team. Incredible. https://x.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1293772018056339458 Celly hard Troy Stetcher #Canucks https://t.co/1vPXPX4kFG https://x.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1293772018056339458 Celly hard Troy Stetcher #Canucks https://t.co/1vPXPX4kFG"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1293772258347855874)  2020-08-13T04:51Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"Legendary work from Kevin Bieksa on the panel this evening. Wow"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1296667810870046723)  2020-08-21T04:37Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"What we all saw on Zoom in the Western Bubble yesterday was just part of the story. The line of Western players standing together in fact stretched across the entire media room out of frame. Image posted to Instagram by NHL videographer Rob Newman (who has a locked account):"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1299369863891226625)  2020-08-28T15:34Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


""It's the same fucking guy every night fucking limp dick fucking awful." - #VegasBorn bench mad that they keep taking penalties against Elias Pettersson"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1301700558462398466)  2020-09-04T01:56Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"The Vancouver series against Demko probably rattled our confidence a bit in that area says Pete DeBoer of his clubs lack of finish in the Western Conference Final"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1305707400867885056)  2020-09-15T03:17Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"In the years to come when I reflect on this Dallas Stars team Ill remember John Klingberg back checking like hell the game already lost as Barclay Goodrow raced toward an empty net. Til the clock struck zero and the red carpet hit the ice there was no quit in the Stars"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1310775070281756672)  2020-09-29T02:55Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"Congratulations to the Tampa Bay Lightning on being so far the least congratulated Stanley Cup champion in NHL draft history"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1313632549348888576)  2020-10-07T00:09Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"I didnt wake up this morning thinking Id be the last guest in the proud [--] year history of AM [----] Vancouver sports talk radio. What an absolute gut punch for this market. And to a class group of media colleagues that Im proud to call my colleagues and friends. Just stunned"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1359195913701322753)  2021-02-09T17:42Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


""What we're being asked to do is not going to be too safe if you're asking me" - J.T. Miller #Canucks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1382448914800943104)  2021-04-14T21:41Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"I hope people dont take this the wrong way Im a super competitive guy. but this isnt about hockey for our team. This is about the health and safety of our players their family and their children. This isnt about making the playoffs. - J.T. Miller #Canucks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1382451277708152834)  2021-04-14T21:50Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"In my view there are [--] legitimate elite teams going into the Stanley Cup playoffs: CAR VGK COL TB TOR. Of those teams CAR/COL have the highest gear VGK/TB the best goaltending TOR the most depth. Make no mistake though the Leafs belong credibly among that group"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1392921153690169352)  2021-05-13T19:14Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"Thatcher Demko just legitimately offered a plea to #Canucks ownership and management to re-sign Ian Clark. Hard to understate how remarkable that is"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1394790646259470339)  2021-05-18T23:02Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"Seattle fans boo Gary Bettman pregame. They're officially an NHL market"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1452091840715493376)  2021-10-24T01:57Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"Does it bug you that you started slow. No. It gives you guys something to talk about. - Elias Pettersson. #Canucks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1452718001518616580)  2021-10-25T19:25Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"Q: What did you like about the performance in front of you Thatcher Demko: Well the penalty kill was 100% The #Canucks were never shorthanded on Friday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1461935242244067336)  2021-11-20T05:51Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"Alex Edler says he was a little bit emotional during the standing ovation welcoming him back. This is a great building a great city to play in. #Canucks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1468092936495644672)  2021-12-07T05:40Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"Ive thought at length over beers about what advice Id give to Wirtz if he hired me as a PR consultant and Ive settled on a three point plan: 1) change the logo 2) sell the team 3) go fuck yourself"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1489071600611696642)  2022-02-03T03:01Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"I feel like me again - Elias Pettersson. #Canucks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/1491480185643831298)  2022-02-09T18:32Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"Ive never done that windmill stuff says Thatcher Demko of the big stick-less glove save when the game was still 1-0. I dont know what came over me maybe the spirit of Kirk. #Canucks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1497088008658374658)  2022-02-25T05:56Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"Brock Boeser was deeply emotional in discussing his challenges away from the ice this season particularly the worsening condition of his father Duke. Hes wanted the situation to be kept private but Boeser and his family have been dealing w. a lot away from the rink this year"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1520821607022817281)  2022-05-01T17:45Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"Just one year I want to see mascots representing NHL teams at the NHL draft lottery. Fly them to Toronto. Have them do over the top disappointed reactions when the team doesn't win. I would watch the hell out of that"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1524157034110717953)  2022-05-10T22:38Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"A Matthew Tkachuk hat trick includes: scoring an actual hat trick copious shots of your inebriated brother in the stands and a savage chirp caught on camera"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1527145747711266816)  2022-05-19T04:34Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"A reminder that with their core entirely locked up the Avalanche enter this offseason with $26.5 million in cap space. In addition to all of the other things COL and TB do so well this SCF is a matchup between the two teams that best manage the cap"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1535841154570170368)  2022-06-12T04:27Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"Twitter reacts to the Blue Jackets reeling in the top available UFA:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1547357505507950595)  2022-07-13T23:09Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"The gift to Kevin Bieksa is quite literally the Rogers Arena stanchion that Bieksa's [----] Western Conference Final series winning goal bounced off of. Pretty pretty good"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1588352308538413056)  2022-11-04T02:07Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"It was a very important game for me and my family so when I came in this morning and my name wasnt on the white board it hurt - it hurt bad says Brock Boeser of being an almost healthy scratch on Hockey Fights Cancer night. #Canucks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1599283795915845632)  2022-12-04T06:05Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"Whether you think the #Canucks are well coached or not Bruce Boudreau deserves better. Not because Bruce is likeable or a good person. Not even because hes earned respect in this business. But because the way an organization treats people matters: https://theathletic.com/4112347/2023/01/21/bruce-boudreau-vancouver-canucks-dysfunction/source=emp_shared_article https://theathletic.com/4112347/2023/01/21/bruce-boudreau-vancouver-canucks-dysfunction/source=emp_shared_article"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/1616843458186215430)  2023-01-21T17:01Z 52K followers, 168.3K engagements


"He was still so upbeat today marvels Luke Schenn of Bruce Boudreau. Hats off to everyone in the building for giving him a big send off adds the veteran #Canucks defender"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1617038321087320064)  2023-01-22T05:55Z 52K followers, 75.3K engagements


"Anyone who says Im a defensive liability frankly hasnt watched the games says Quinn Hughes. #Canucks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1638241023754399746)  2023-03-21T18:07Z 52K followers, 286K engagements


"I cant get over this play. This is a hard rim around to the right point. Hughes is a lefty on his off side. To fake gathering it on the backhand tap the puck with the heel of your blade to help it settle control it on your forehand and hit the breaks Insane. Sedin quality. Hughes just ices Nyquist here. You cant even see him in frame after the pass lol. Blew his jock strap and ankles clear into next week. #canucks https://t.co/nDLsqnAVxH Hughes just ices Nyquist here. You cant even see him in frame after the pass lol. Blew his jock strap and ankles clear into next week. #canucks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1784988678110019919)  2024-04-29T16:50Z 52K followers, 162.1K engagements


"The way they just absolutely flatten opponents when they turn up honestly reminds me of the 2010-2015 Blackhawks at their best. I get having Panthers fatigue I get being annoyed by their nastiness I get hating them for it.but they are arguably the most "built for this shit" playoff team that we've seen in a little while. It's so impressive I get having Panthers fatigue I get being annoyed by their nastiness I get hating them for it.but they are arguably the most "built for this shit" playoff team that we've seen in a little while. It's so impressive"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/1926475948414624188)  2025-05-25T03:10Z 52K followers, 135.4K engagements


"Brisebois and Hglander draw into the lineup Sasson and Desharnais coming out Saturday vs. Leafs. #Canucks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1878192810530045999)  2025-01-11T21:30Z 52K followers, 150.5K engagements


"Both of Montreal's goals were scored against the #Canucks' top-six forward lines. In [---] games since the Four Nations Faced Off Vancouver has now been outscored 14-2 at 5-on-5 in about [---] minutes with Elias Pettersson or Filip Chytil on the ice. Tough way to live"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/1899656418011292135)  2025-03-12T02:59Z 52K followers, 22.7K engagements


"#Canucks finding some jump and stringing together their best [--] minutes of the game late here"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/1900029487301234863)  2025-03-13T03:41Z 52K followers, 10.7K engagements


"Matt Dumba: "Black lives matter Breonna Taylor's life matters." He becomes the first NHL player to take a knee as the anthems play with Malcolm Subban and Darnell Nurse supporting him. Incredible leadership from the #MNWild defender:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1289643503056650240)  2020-08-01T19:25Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"Quinn Hughes literally gave J.T. Miller the shot in the butt he needed to breakup a T.J. Oshie breakaway chance"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1198334154435448833)  2019-11-23T20:15Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"Absolute class from the Sportsnet #Canucks broadcast addressing the [----] shutdown:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/1360076737099431942)  2021-02-12T04:02Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"This is *insane*. Regardless of your rooting or personal interest if McDavid and the Oilers pull this off on Monday its a tell your grandkids you saw it level feat"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1804346904295477272)  2024-06-22T02:53Z 52K followers, 211.7K engagements


"Repeat after me everybody: I will never (I will never). Criticize a player (criticize a player). For exercising the rights (for exercising the rights). They earned and negotiated (they earned and negotiated). Wifes hospital residency among factors keeping Jacob Trouba with Rangers https://t.co/4JpV4SPEg7 https://t.co/XPHXXvSbaL Wifes hospital residency among factors keeping Jacob Trouba with Rangers https://t.co/4JpV4SPEg7 https://t.co/XPHXXvSbaL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1808166811751666068)  2024-07-02T15:52Z 52K followers, 615.9K engagements


"Wifes hospital residency among factors keeping Jacob Trouba with Rangers https://trib.al/hHbptwe https://trib.al/hHbptwe"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1807935542140539339)  2024-07-02T00:33Z 77.5K followers, 2.1M engagements


"Vancouver man signs fourth NHL contract can finally afford to buy in this city. Maybe I can get a house there now says Brock Boeser while talking about how much he loves Vancouver. Maybe I can get a house there now says Brock Boeser while talking about how much he loves Vancouver"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1940427637916307470)  2025-07-02T15:09Z 52K followers, 324.1K engagements


"Maybe I can get a house there now says Brock Boeser while talking about how much he loves Vancouver"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1940427190107279395)  2025-07-02T15:07Z 11.8K followers, 458.9K engagements


"Fact is Tony DeAngelo doesnt belong in the league"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1355959799439974400)  2021-01-31T19:23Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"If youre offended by how the Panthers are celebrating winning back-to-back Cups touch grass. Hockey needs more public-facing trash talk more personality more rivalry fodder. Tkachuk and co. are entitled to a good time and are moving the game in a direction it needs to go"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1937177162345533670)  2025-06-23T15:53Z 52K followers, 477.3K engagements


"Ms fan roasting Canada with a multitude of signs at the game"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1682868111635288064)  2023-07-22T21:39Z 52K followers, 569.1K engagements


"My dad died suddenly last Friday. Jonathan Drance was bright he was a lot of fun and he was so proud of his family. And we were so proud of him. I miss him and I always will but Im so grateful to have been his son: https://vancouversunandprovince.remembering.ca/obituary/jonathan-drance-1093276514 https://vancouversunandprovince.remembering.ca/obituary/jonathan-drance-1093276514"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1976293978216726653)  2025-10-09T14:29Z 52K followers, 122.8K engagements


"Elias Pettersson does not like dump ins"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/1194456514192384001)  2019-11-13T03:26Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"Some confusion setting up a drill at #Canucks practice as Travis Green discussed it at length with Boeser. Appears to be a straightforward 2-on-0 drill but the wrong mix of players was in various ends. J.T. Miller could be heard yelling We dont know what were doing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1463933631475294210)  2021-11-25T18:12Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"The NHL is postponing the start of the Stanley Cup playoffs so we can get the fully scheduled 4-game dose of Ottawa vs. Vancouver. Is it really worth putting a group of athletes recovering from a respiratory illness through a unprecedented meat grinder for that"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1381011892672491522)  2021-04-10T22:31Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"A Matthew Tkachuk hat trick includes: scoring an actual hat trick copious shots of your inebriated brother in the stands and a savage chirp caught on camera"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1527145747711266816)  2022-05-19T04:34Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"Officials kick Quinn Hughes off of the ice because he's bleeding from a McDavid high stick that they missed the obvious call on. Can't make it up. #Canucks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1789139860852445615)  2024-05-11T03:45Z 52K followers, 123.2K engagements


"You never know if its the end Bruce Boudreau begins tearfully. Youve been it for [--] years and if its the end So I had to stay out there and look at the crowd and say to myself remember this moment #Canucks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1617040915658596352)  2023-01-22T06:06Z 52K followers, 174.9K engagements


"The Utah Hockey Club finally going to their backup goaltender for the first time in months for the first leg of a back-to-back to preserve Vejmelka to take a spoiler run at the Blues in Game [--] is a level of petty that we should all applaud. Utah HC understood the assignment"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1911941764296196147)  2025-04-15T00:36Z 52K followers, 163.9K engagements


"Congratulations to the Tampa Bay Lightning on being so far the least congratulated Stanley Cup champion in NHL draft history"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1313632549348888576)  2020-10-07T00:09Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"In the years to come when I reflect on this Dallas Stars team Ill remember John Klingberg back checking like hell the game already lost as Barclay Goodrow raced toward an empty net. Til the clock struck zero and the red carpet hit the ice there was no quit in the Stars"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1310775070281756672)  2020-09-29T02:55Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"The gear the Colorado Avalanche found in overtime is genuinely terrifying"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1539812443890733056)  2022-06-23T03:27Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"I didnt wake up this morning thinking Id be the last guest in the proud [--] year history of AM [----] Vancouver sports talk radio. What an absolute gut punch for this market. And to a class group of media colleagues that Im proud to call my colleagues and friends. Just stunned"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1359195913701322753)  2021-02-09T17:42Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"Dillon Dube makes NHL history by scoring off of a shot attempt. 2-0 Flames"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1518066447481819136)  2022-04-24T03:17Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"If youre marching with someone who has drawn a swastika on the Canadian flag you can for sure fuck off. https://x.com/Chris_Bittle/status/1487475690559651844 Conservative Member of Parliament Michael Cooper supporting the anti-vaxx convoy being interviewed in front of a swastika. Just a normal peaceful protest. https://t.co/Xou4sb9beu https://x.com/Chris_Bittle/status/1487475690559651844 Conservative Member of Parliament Michael Cooper supporting the anti-vaxx convoy being interviewed in front of a swastika. Just a normal peaceful protest. https://t.co/Xou4sb9beu"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1487516698534051843)  2022-01-29T20:03Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"Conservative Member of Parliament Michael Cooper supporting the anti-vaxx convoy being interviewed in front of a swastika. Just a normal peaceful protest"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1487475690559651844)  2022-01-29T17:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"What we all saw on Zoom in the Western Bubble yesterday was just part of the story. The line of Western players standing together in fact stretched across the entire media room out of frame. Image posted to Instagram by NHL videographer Rob Newman (who has a locked account):"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1299369863891226625)  2020-08-28T15:34Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"It took [--] years but someone got Duncan Keith"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/1448491525684539394)  2021-10-14T03:31Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"Does it bug you that you started slow. No. It gives you guys something to talk about. - Elias Pettersson. #Canucks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1452718001518616580)  2021-10-25T19:25Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"Ive thought at length over beers about what advice Id give to Wirtz if he hired me as a PR consultant and Ive settled on a three point plan: 1) change the logo 2) sell the team 3) go fuck yourself"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1489071600611696642)  2022-02-03T03:01Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"#Canucks star Thatcher Demko back in the blue paint following Vancoucer morning skate"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1786427316534407403)  2024-05-03T16:07Z 52K followers, 165.6K engagements


"Legendary work from Kevin Bieksa on the panel this evening. Wow"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1296667810870046723)  2020-08-21T04:37Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"Pius Suter has been eating out of a straw for a couple of weeks since he caught a Carson Soucy shot in the mouth. Hes only recently graduated to mashed potatoes and fish. A reminder that toughness in playoff hockey comes in all shapes and sizes. #Canucks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1786582917155864929)  2024-05-04T02:25Z 52K followers, 123.1K engagements


"Thankfully the vaccine is working and making it so guys arent getting sick like they did last year - Bo Horvat on containing the clubs COVID outbreak. #Canucks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/1473035792914079746)  2021-12-20T21:01Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"It was a very important game for me and my family so when I came in this morning and my name wasnt on the white board it hurt - it hurt bad says Brock Boeser of being an almost healthy scratch on Hockey Fights Cancer night. #Canucks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1599283795915845632)  2022-12-04T06:05Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


""What we're being asked to do is not going to be too safe if you're asking me" - J.T. Miller #Canucks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1382448914800943104)  2021-04-14T21:41Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"Just give Kevin Bieksa the first period segment on HNIC and move on. Insanely talented. Incredible performance. I'd tag him in this but despite texting with him regularly he still has me blocked"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1227781130318778368)  2020-02-13T02:26Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"Aleksander Barkov not getting a single Conn Smythe vote means despite being the captain of the back-to-back Stanley Cup champions he's somehow found a way to remain "the NHL's most underrated player""  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1935476251126546517)  2025-06-18T23:14Z 52K followers, 121.5K engagements


"John and John are the best. Full stop. No broadcast duo in hockey is funnier more comfortable with one another. And they do it while calling a mean game. Congratulations @SNJohnGarrett on a stellar run. Your call will be sorely missed by all #Canucks fans - and by me too"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/1639116246171136001)  2023-03-24T04:05Z 52K followers, 77.5K engagements


"Anyone who says Im a defensive liability frankly hasnt watched the games says Quinn Hughes. #Canucks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1638241023754399746)  2023-03-21T18:07Z 52K followers, 286K engagements


"Troy Stecher who lost his father - a longtime #Canucks season ticket holder - on father's day [----] shouting "Let's Go" to the sky as he celebrates a third period go ahead playoff goal for his childhood team. Incredible. https://x.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1293772018056339458 Celly hard Troy Stetcher #Canucks https://t.co/1vPXPX4kFG https://x.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1293772018056339458 Celly hard Troy Stetcher #Canucks https://t.co/1vPXPX4kFG"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1293772258347855874)  2020-08-13T04:51Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"Celly hard Troy Stetcher #Canucks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1293772018056339458)  2020-08-13T04:51Z 53.1K followers, [---] engagements


"Jets forward Adam Lowry on giving Bo Horvat a helping hand to the bench following Horvat's severe lower-body injury (transcript via @WPGMurat)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/1374225111264358405)  2021-03-23T05:02Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


""This is nothing to do with hockey. To be brutally honest we're going to need more time than this to come back and play hockey. Even the guys that didn't get it aren't ready." - J.T. Miller #Canucks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1382449370096816128)  2021-04-14T21:43Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"Viewers don't need a slo-motion replay of Jay Bouwmeester collapsing on the bench. Media outlets don't need to be chasing engagement sharing it. Appalling"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/1227440588141867010)  2020-02-12T03:53Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"Had a funny exchange with #Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes postgame on the subject of his brother Luke Hughes signing with the Devils:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1644954290702934018)  2023-04-09T06:43Z 52K followers, 218.6K engagements


"Youll be shocked to hear this but Elias Petterssons favourite player is Elias Pettersson. #Canucks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/1545442066884448256)  2022-07-08T16:17Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"The Vancouver series against Demko probably rattled our confidence a bit in that area says Pete DeBoer of his clubs lack of finish in the Western Conference Final"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1305707400867885056)  2020-09-15T03:17Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"I cant get over this play. This is a hard rim around to the right point. Hughes is a lefty on his off side. To fake gathering it on the backhand tap the puck with the heel of your blade to help it settle control it on your forehand and hit the breaks Insane. Sedin quality. Hughes just ices Nyquist here. You cant even see him in frame after the pass lol. Blew his jock strap and ankles clear into next week. #canucks https://t.co/nDLsqnAVxH Hughes just ices Nyquist here. You cant even see him in frame after the pass lol. Blew his jock strap and ankles clear into next week. #canucks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1784988678110019919)  2024-04-29T16:50Z 52K followers, 162.1K engagements


"Hughes just ices Nyquist here. You cant even see him in frame after the pass lol. Blew his jock strap and ankles clear into next week. #canucks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1784778350617395368)  2024-04-29T02:54Z [---] followers, 195.3K engagements


"Reminder that per @CapFriendly seven of the Western Conference's [--] playoff teams are in LTI and above the $81.5 million upper limit in projected cap hit for this season. So congratulations to Predators fans the only people that get to complain about Mark Stone's return"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1778867780378579448)  2024-04-12T19:28Z 52K followers, 344.6K engagements


"Brock Boeser was deeply emotional in discussing his challenges away from the ice this season particularly the worsening condition of his father Duke. Hes wanted the situation to be kept private but Boeser and his family have been dealing w. a lot away from the rink this year"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1520821607022817281)  2022-05-01T17:45Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


""It's the same fucking guy every night fucking limp dick fucking awful." - #VegasBorn bench mad that they keep taking penalties against Elias Pettersson"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1301700558462398466)  2020-09-04T01:56Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"In my view there are [--] legitimate elite teams going into the Stanley Cup playoffs: CAR VGK COL TB TOR. Of those teams CAR/COL have the highest gear VGK/TB the best goaltending TOR the most depth. Make no mistake though the Leafs belong credibly among that group"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1392921153690169352)  2021-05-13T19:14Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"#Canucks Game [--] starter announced. From Kelowna https://t.co/W6mfPFkgRC From Kelowna https://t.co/W6mfPFkgRC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/1785334591705989407)  2024-04-30T15:45Z 52K followers, 82K engagements


"From Kelowna"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RealDonElliott/status/1785315593501155568)  2024-04-30T14:29Z [---] followers, 143K engagements


"Nikita Zadorov asked if he priced himself out of Vancouver with his performance in the playoffs responds with humourous defiance. "Why How much do you think I should make." Then takes a totally unprovoked shot at Edmonton reporters. Stone cold beauty. #Canucks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1793716131553071395)  2024-05-23T18:50Z 52K followers, 128.6K engagements


"Whether you think the #Canucks are well coached or not Bruce Boudreau deserves better. Not because Bruce is likeable or a good person. Not even because hes earned respect in this business. But because the way an organization treats people matters: https://theathletic.com/4112347/2023/01/21/bruce-boudreau-vancouver-canucks-dysfunction/source=emp_shared_article https://theathletic.com/4112347/2023/01/21/bruce-boudreau-vancouver-canucks-dysfunction/source=emp_shared_article"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/1616843458186215430)  2023-01-21T17:01Z 52K followers, 168.3K engagements


"ThE LeAfS aRe FeAsTiNg oN bAd TeAms. NHL division leaders: Tampa Bay 15-4-1 (11-1-1 vs. CBJ DET NSH and the pre-Lannkinen Blackhawks). Washington 13-5-4 (7-0-1 vs. NJD and BUF) Vegas 14-4-1 (7-1-0 vs. ANA LAK SJS) Toronto 18-4-2 (6-1-1 vs. OTT VAN)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1367530554472554498)  2021-03-04T17:41Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"What I hope Vancouverites take from #Canucks outbreak: - P.1 variant is a whole new beast. - Its here spreading + tough even on pro athletes. - P.1 ripped through a workplace with strict protocols a huge PPE budget and daily testing in days. Be safe. https://theathletic.com/2496170/2021/04/03/what-does-the-canucks-covid-19-outbreak-mean-for-the-rest-of-the-nhl-season/source=emp_shared_article https://theathletic.com/2496170/2021/04/03/what-does-the-canucks-covid-19-outbreak-mean-for-the-rest-of-the-nhl-season/source=emp_shared_article"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1378504936770600961)  2021-04-04T00:29Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"Ive never done that windmill stuff says Thatcher Demko of the big stick-less glove save when the game was still 1-0. I dont know what came over me maybe the spirit of Kirk. #Canucks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1497088008658374658)  2022-02-25T05:56Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"The gift to Kevin Bieksa is quite literally the Rogers Arena stanchion that Bieksa's [----] Western Conference Final series winning goal bounced off of. Pretty pretty good"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1588352308538413056)  2022-11-04T02:07Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"I gave him a fist bump says Rick Tocchet of meeting Prince Harry at the #Canucks game. I dont even know if youre allowed to do that"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1726845196405723309)  2023-11-21T06:09Z 52K followers, 103.9K engagements


"Thatcher Demko just legitimately offered a plea to #Canucks ownership and management to re-sign Ian Clark. Hard to understate how remarkable that is"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1394790646259470339)  2021-05-18T23:02Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"Lots of applause for Mike Gillis who is wearing a pin in honour of Pavol Demitra a pin in honour of Luc Bourdon and a pin in honour of @botchford"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1227776042888118272)  2020-02-13T02:06Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"The way Mark Scheifeles teammates - and his Stars opponents - embraced and comforted and reacted to him postgame represents hockey at its absolute best"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1923939066334138875)  2025-05-18T03:09Z 52K followers, 53.8K engagements


"I cant believe Messier is in a Tide commercial and at no point holds up a Tide pod and says I bet you cant eat just one"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/1398062775448965122)  2021-05-27T23:45Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"This is piss poor form from an obvious bully who like most bullies transitioned immediately into a massive crybaby the moment he was stripped of his grandeur. I knew when Lou left I was getting fired. Mike Babcock joins @SNChrisSimpson on The Big Picture to discuss his time with the Maple Leafs and how it feels to see them finding success. Watch the full interview tomorrow on Wednesday Night Hockey. 7pm ET / 4pm PT on Sportsnet. https://t.co/MygXBiqG8S I knew when Lou left I was getting fired. Mike Babcock joins @SNChrisSimpson on The Big Picture to discuss his time with the Maple Leafs and"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1364407063560867842)  2021-02-24T02:49Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"I knew when Lou left I was getting fired. Mike Babcock joins @SNChrisSimpson on The Big Picture to discuss his time with the Maple Leafs and how it feels to see them finding success. Watch the full interview tomorrow on Wednesday Night Hockey. 7pm ET / 4pm PT on Sportsnet"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1364400647429308416)  2021-02-24T02:23Z 1M followers, [----] engagements


"J.T. Miller just took a much needed flame thrower to the NHLs plan to conclude the #Canucks season in full. Incredibly frank and thoughtful. Well done"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/1382451847466651648)  2021-04-14T21:52Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"I got vaccinated. I did what I had to do to be here and do my job - J.T. Miller on the NHLs COVID protocols. #Canucks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1440721557446270976)  2021-09-22T16:56Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"I want slap shots into empty nets after emotional wins. Hilarious. The hostile reaction to it is also expected and fine. Beef + drama make hockey great. Still you cant use your stick with intent to cause harm to an opponent above the shoulders. Must be a suspension every time"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1756524345676165538)  2024-02-11T03:43Z 52K followers, 122.7K engagements


"Kevin Bieksa has legitimately taken the ice with the team for morning skate striding about - with no visor (grandfathered in) - chatting with Bruce Boudreau. Bieksa will sign a one-day contract to retire with the #Canucks today"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1588213524454858752)  2022-11-03T16:56Z 52K followers, [----] engagements


"When we remember Game [--] in years to come we'll remember it as Elias Pettersson's first big FU playoff statement. #Canucks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/1298475746109714432)  2020-08-26T04:21Z 52K followers, [----] engagements

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