The Doomsday Clock is ticking towards midnight. The NHL and the Players' Association have only a few days to try to reach a labor agreement before a lockout comes into effect. The rhetoric is getting louder on both sides, but no one seems willing to move much from their present position.
Let's assume that, as promised, the NHL locks out its players on September 15. Here's a look at how the Vancouver Canucks might be impacted by a work stoppage.
The Roster
According to capgeek.com, the Canucks currently have 14 forwards, seven defensemen and two goalies on their main roster. All free agents except Byron Bitz have been re-signed.
Four Canucks are on two-way contracts: Zack Kassian, Andrew Ebbett, Aaron Volpatti and Chris Tanev. They're the most likely to land with the AHL's Chicago Wolves. More minor league development could mean more playing time, but all four are looking to play with the big squad this season.
Top players who want to play will likely head to Europe. Only a few of the Canucks are old enough to have been down this road during the 2004-05 lockout.
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Vancouver Canucks: Potential Impact of an NHL Lockout
September 11th, 2012 by Carol Schram Leave a reply »
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