Ben Kuzma
The Province
Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Canucks schedule: Deft deflections for 'pure luck' goals could be tip, tip hurrah
We look ahead to the Canucks' next three games, which includes battles against the St. Louis Blues, Boston Bruins and Dallas Stars. → Read More
Canucks: Luke Schenn's own-it, learn-from-it resolve setting the right culture tone
He hits like a truck, he has his teammates’ backs, and his quest to improve every day isn’t just a convenient cliché — even at age 33. → Read More
Canucks Q&A: Anthony Beauvillier's brotherly support helps him handle NHL scrutiny
Q&A: Anthony Beauvillier played one season in the QMJHL with influential brother, Francis, and that puts the NHL grind in perspective. → Read More
Canucks' Elias Pettersson has become that rare diligent, dedicated, deadly five-tool player
Elias Pettersson's five points Saturday gave the centre 71 points to surpass his career high of 68. He's on pace for 40 goals, 107 points. → Read More
Rangers 6, Canucks 4: Arturs Silovs welcomes NHL baptism in demanding crease call
Silovs had his moments and got a taste of what he's eventually going face at the NHL level → Read More
Canucks: School of hard knocks was back in session to ramp up pace, push, pride
Push came to shove between Quinn Hughes and Dakota Joshua in a mini-scrimmage, and that was a good thing. → Read More
Canucks schedule: Finding fast footing imperative for this week’s tests of pace, pride
New coach Rick Tocchet wants an increased level of skating fitness to ensure his players have juice for the third period of games. → Read More
Canucks: Spencer Martin clears NHL waivers for assignment to AHL in Abbotsford
Martin has suffered 10 straight regulation losses and has an 11-15-1 NHL record this season. → Read More
Red Wings 6, Canucks 1: Latest rout is another one for the bad books
It was the 25th time the Canucks have allowed five or more goals this sorry season. → Read More
Canucks’ Luke Schenn trade watch intensifies as at least three teams in the mix
Luke Schenn is affable, affordable, a good roster-depth option and a physical presence and culture-carrier for any Stanley Cup contender. → Read More
Canucks place Spencer Martin on waivers
Is Thatcher Demko returning? A hint may be in the Canucks' putting Spencer Martin on waivers to reassign him to the Abbotsford AHL team. → Read More
Rick Tocchet wants Canucks players to 'reach another level of fitness'
The Canucks coach believes his players can rise to a higher level of fitness and he intends to make that happen. Find out more. → Read More
Rangers 4, Canucks 3: Once again, 'bad habits filter in' as valiant comeback falls short
The Canucks made mistakes but also showed some moxie in pressing for the equalizer → Read More
Canucks schedule: Bo Show’s a go, as Horvat’s first foray vs. former club will be must-see TV
Come Thursday, ex-Vancouver captain Bo Horvat will have extra gas in the tank to top his former club and play a game that matters. → Read More
Devils 5, Canucks 4 (OT): Relapse, collapse, spirited revival proves a point
The Canucks showed some major moxie by rallying from a 4-1 deficit in the second period → Read More
New Canuck Anthony Beauvillier gets prime lineup spot to boost scoring shot
Notebook: For now, the right side of the Pettersson-Kuzmenko alignment will be occupied by left-shot newcomer Anthony Beauvillier. → Read More
Demanding road trip for Canucks will give Rick Tocchet better feel for team
It starts Monday in N.J., the first of four games in six days that will help the coach determine what he needs on the ice and in the room. → Read More
Canucks captaincy: Who’s ready to ‘C’s the day? Give it some time
Why not keep current alternates in place this season, or even 2023-24, to allow captaincy contenders like Elias Pettersson to listen, learn? → Read More
Ode to Bo the pro: Horvat’s impact on Canucks was immense on and off the ice
From small-town Ontario to bright West Coast city lights, Horvat’s evolving leadership, work ethic put him on a path to stardom. → Read More
Canucks: Bo Horvat traded to Islanders in multi-player deal
Canucks receive forward Anthony Beauvillier, centre Aatu Raty and a protected 2023 first-round draft pick. → Read More