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[datarena @datarena_]

Big Z is headed to Vancouver.

A trade request leads to some decent quality talent headed to the #Canucks for a bargain price. Hard to play against with some decent on-ice metrics over the last 2 seasons.

How do we feel Canucks fans?

[Vancouver Canucks @Canucks]

General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the #Canucks have acquired D Nikita Zadorov from the Calgary Flames in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft (acquired from CHI) and a third-round pick in 2026.

[datarena @datarena_]

@aaronpetryio From flow to oh-no

[datarena @datarena_]

In case anyone was wondering, Roope Hintz is very good at hockey. Elite on both sides of the puck, one of the more underrated guys in the league #texashockey

[datarena @datarena_]

Brandon Hagel has low key been one of the better drivers (and finishers) of xG in the last year. Playing in Tampa Bay certainly helps, but he continues to thrive in elevated roles #GoBolts

[Big Head Hockey @bigheadhcky]

Players with 6+ even strength points this season:

— Brandon Hagel

Players with a higher cap hit than Brandon Hagel this season:

— Nicolas Deslauriers
— Cal Clutterbuck
— Travis Boyd
— Eric Robinson
— Casey Cizikas

Arguably the best value for cap hit this season.

[datarena @datarena_]

Hot start for Dylan Larkin in 2023. Last year was a down year for his standards (not the only Red Wing in this category), but finishing was still alright #LGRW

[Big Head Hockey @bigheadhcky]

Dylan Larkin:

5 games
— 2 goals
— 9 points (2nd in NHL)
— 25 shots (4th in NHL)
— On-Ice for +7 Goal Differential
— Captain of the 1st place team in the Atlantic

Who knew all he needed was competent wingers.

[datarena @datarena_]

@ThomasDrance ... Tyler Myers is tall and earns a lot of money #canucks

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[datarena @datarena_]

Wishing a speedy recovery to #KirbyDach. He's not had the greatest start to his NHL career, but he is well positioned when he gets back to hit a breakthrough with the exciting young talent the #GoHabsGo    are developing.

[datarena @datarena_]

@ThomasDrance Recency bias in sports can be blinding... he had a rough go in 2022 with most of his on-ice metrics (except finishing), but you'd like to see patience exercised here from #canucks mgmt on a guy who draws penalties at an elite rate, with a lot to offer in xG creation.

[datarena @datarena_]

@domluszczyszyn I think the more fair comparison (at this point) might be who has the nicer hair style.

[datarena @datarena_]

Arber "Wifi" #Xhekaj scored more than expected last season. Expect his finishing to regress this year .. but he did show some nice iNtAnGibLes the other night for the #GoHabsGo, and has some room to grow on his on-ice metrics.

[datarena @datarena_]

Reavo is an elite sniper that is great defensively. Just kidding, but he does offer some nice physical iNTaNgibLEs and is probably a great locker room guy. #LeafsForever

[TSN @TSN_Sports]

Ryan Reaves had a lot to say about his fight with Arber Xhekaj, and the potential for a rematch. 👀

[datarena @datarena_]

Devon #Toews = good at hockey. His on-ice metrics have been at/near top of our rankings for the last few years, although last year was (for his standards) a bit of a drop. Great signing for the #GoAvsGo , #sakic does it again.

[Colorado Avalanche @Avalanche]

SEVEN MORE YEARS OF TOEWSER! 

Devon Toews has agreed to a seven-year contract extension ✍️

#GoAvsGo

[datarena @datarena_]

Maybe even more impressive are the improvements to his defensive play. He's shown tremendous growth in his on-ice metrics (like xG against) over the last 3 seasons, despite playing in tougher matchups and harder minutes. One to watch! #Canucks

[Big Head Hockey @bigheadhcky]

Quinn Hughes over his last 82 games:

25:38 TOI/G (4th among dmen)
— 8 Goals
— 76 Assists
— 84 Points (2nd among dmen)
— +21 (highest from a non-playoff dman)
— 59 Takeaways (10th among defensemen)

If Quinn's shot gets better, he might become the next 100pt defenseman...

[datarena @datarena_]

One of the more intriguing guys in the NHL this year is Jonathan #Drouin. The #goavsgo have a knack for unlocking player potential, and if yesterday is any indicator, we might find a diamond in the rough here. A good fantasy stash, just don't expect him to drive play.

[datarena @datarena_]

"Will Ny the Scoring Guy" #Nylander gets the go-ahead goal for #LeafsForever. He's had solid back-to-back goal scoring years, and might have a nice (and deserved) pay day coming at the end of the season #HockeyTwitter #MapleLeafs

[datarena @datarena_]

Nice to see Matthews back in his office... A sorely missed part of his game last year dealing with the wrist injury. If healthy, he is a shoe-in favourite for the Rocket this year.

[datarena @datarena_]

Auston #Matthews gets his first of the season and 300th of his career. One of the best players in hockey, pacing alongside the greatest scorers of his generation, and even beyond. Not too shabby defensively either #LeafsForever #HockeyTwitter

[datarena @datarena_]

Auston #Matthews gets his first of the season and 300th of his career. One of the best players in hockey, pacing alongside the greatest scorers of his generation, and even beyond. Not too shabby defensively either #LeafsForever #HockeyTwitter

[NHL @NHL]

THERE IT IS‼️

Connor Bedard's first NHL goal! #NHLFaceOff

📺: @NHL_On_TNT & @SportsonMax ➡️ https://t.co/W9mpYG1lMO

[Big Head Hockey @bigheadhcky]

Chicago Blackhawks record under Connor Bedard:

1-0

81 more games to go.