vancouver canucks training camp – Page 7

skille_ana_092215_1_mmca_dl — Jack Skille pictured with Colorado Avalanche in 2015-16

Vancouver, B.C. – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the Canucks have signed right wing Jack Skille to a professional try-out contract.

Skille, 29, appeared in 74 games with the Colorado Avalanche last season, registering 14 points (8-6-14) along with 11 penalty minutes. The 6-1, 216-pound forward has amassed 75 points (38-37-75) and 106 penalty minutes in 313 NHL regular season games split between Chicago, Florida, Columbus and Colorado.

A native of Madison, Wisconsin, Skille was originally selected by Chicago in the first round, 7th overall in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.

Right wing Tuomo Ruutu, centre James Sheppard and goaltender Kevin Carr were also signed to professional try-out contracts by the Canucks on September 13th.

Source: Skille signed to PTO contract – Vancouver Canucks – News

By Jason Brough Sept 16, 2016 http://nhl.nbcsports.com/

The Vancouver Canucks scored the second-fewest goals in the NHL last season, in part because they got so little offensive push from their blue line.

So it’s no surprise that Jordan Subban has become a popular topic in Vancouver as training camp approaches. The 21-year-old defenseman had 36 points (11G, 25A) in 67 games for AHL Utica last season, his first year as a professional. It’s not out of the question that he makes his NHL debut at some point in 2016-17.

“He had a real good year last year, offensively,” Canucks president Trevor Linden said Friday on TSN 1040. “I think he’s understanding where he has to be on the defensive side of things, and just that consistency. I think bringing that consistent work level to practice, his professional habits, he took a big step last year. He’s a committed kid. He’s a hard worker. He’s a great kid.”

Linden balked when asked about Subban’s chances of getting the call up to the Canucks this season. The knock on P.K.’s younger brother has always been his size. He’s listed at just 5-9 and 178 pounds.

“When you’re undersized, you need to figure out how to defend,” said Linden. “He’s got a great opportunity to show well here in training camp, and we’ll see where he is.”

The Canucks are expected to give NHL returnee Philip Larsen the first crack at running their power play, but if he fails to get results, Subban could be a right-shot option.

Source: Jordan Subban has ‘a great opportunity’ to prove himself to Canucks