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Thatcher Demko leads trio added to Team USA’s World Championship roster

The United States bolstered its roster for the upcoming World Championship by three on Thursday, announcing that it has added collegiate star goaltender Thatcher Demko, as well as the New Jersey Devils' David Warsofsky and Miles Wood.

Demko, a Hobey Baker finalist for his dazzling junior season, will represent the United States for a fourth time. He won a silver medal at the 2013 U-18 tournament. Hobey Baker winner Jimmy Vesey will also take part in the event.

Warsofsky, a defenseman, split time with the Devils and Pittsburgh Penguins organization this season, appearing in 22 NHL games.

Wood signed with the Devils after completing his freshman season at Boston College, making his NHL debut in the team's regular-season finale. He scored 10 goals and 35 points in 37 games at the Division I level.

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Updates on the Canucks and Oilers – April 14, 2016

Latest on notable Canucks such as Dan Hamhuis and Ryan Miller plus more speculation on how the Oilers will address their blueline needs.  What next for the Canucks? VANCOUVER SUN: Iain MacIntyre reported there was little actual news to come out of the Canucks’ recent post-mortem press conference. Of the 11 Canucks eligible for some […]

Canucks reveal Henrik Sedin played through broken finger

Vancouver Canucks captain Henrik Sedin missed eight games this season, but it's a wonder he didn't sit out more.

Canucks president Trevor Linden revealed in a press conference Tuesday that Sedin suffered a broken finger at some point during the campaign, but played through it.

Linden didn't indicate when the injury occurred.

Sedin's 74 games played were the second-lowest total for him over an 82-game season. His career low came in 2013-14, when he suited up for 70 contests.

The 35-year-old still topped 50 points for 10th time in his career, totaling 55.

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Canucks prospect Brock Boeser returning to North Dakota next season

Vancouver Canucks fans will have to wait a bit longer for the services of Brock Boeser.

Fresh off winning a national championship, Boeser announced he will return to the Fighting Hawks for his sophomore season.

Boeser was outstanding in his first season at North Dakota, scoring 27 goals and chipping in 33 assists in 42 games. He also scored the game-winning goal in the national championship game against Quinnipiac.

The Minnesota native was selected 23rd overall by the Canucks in the 2015 draft.

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Maple Leafs, Oilers, Canucks hold best chances of winning draft lottery

The bottom of the table is set.

With only two regular season games involving playoff teams remaining on the schedule, the 14 teams on the outside looking in now know their odds of landing the first overall pick at the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.

A trio of Canadian teams - the Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers, and Vancouver Canucks - possess a greater than 10 percent chance of winning the right to select wunderkind Auston Matthews.

Here are the odds for the entire field:

Team Chance To Win Lottery
Maple Leafs 20%
Oilers 13.5%
Canucks 11.5%
Blue Jackets 9.5%
Flames 8.5%
Coyotes 7.5%
Jets 6.5%
Sabres 6%
Canadiens 5%
Avalanche 3.5%
Devils 3%
Senators 2.5%
Hurricanes 2%
Bruins 1%

The 2016 NHL Draft lottery will take place April 30.

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VIDEO: Canucks’ Dorsett ejected for spraying water at Oilers’ Maroon

Derek Dorsett saved one of his best performances of the season for game No. 82, posting his second multi-point game of the year, but his night ended early after receiving a misconduct in the third period.

The 29-year-old was ejected after spraying Edmonton Oilers forward Patrick Maroon - who just scored the game-tying goal - with water, while both players were sitting on their respective benches.

Luckily for Dorsett, the Canucks got the last laugh with a 4-3, shootout victory.

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VIDEO: Canucks’ Markstrom makes save of the year in Game 82

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Jacob Markstrom waited until the last game of the season to make the save of the year.

The 26-year-old made a sensational glove stop on Edmonton Oilers forward Jordan Eberle early in the second period of Saturday's game to preserve his team's 1-0 lead.

However good the save was though, the Canucks will still finish this season with the third-worst record in the league.

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