{"id":2608,"date":"2023-12-26T05:02:42","date_gmt":"2023-12-26T05:02:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oldprof.nhltradetalk.com\/?p=2608"},"modified":"2023-12-26T05:02:43","modified_gmt":"2023-12-26T05:02:43","slug":"blueger-great-canucks-addition-reasons-why","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oldprof.nhltradetalk.com\/index.php\/2023\/12\/26\/blueger-great-canucks-addition-reasons-why\/","title":{"rendered":"Blueger&#8217;s Been a Great Canucks Addition: Here&#8217;s 3 Reasons Why"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>After taking more than a month to recover from an ankle injury, Teddy Blueger began his journey with the Vancouver Canucks later than he wanted. Signed to a one-year deal in the offseason, the 29-year-old forward was eager to prove his worth in a bottom-six role. So far, at this point in the season, he&#8217;s done just that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post, I&#8217;m going to look at three reasons why Blueger has been a solid player for the Canucks this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/oldprof.nhltradetalk.com\/index.php\/2023\/12\/22\/mixed-night-canucks-brilliance-blown-chances\/\">Mixed Night for Canucks: Brilliance, Blown Chances &amp; Single Point<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reason One: Blueger Is Solid on Defense and Offence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In late November, in a 5-1 win over the Seattle Kraken, Blueger showed both his defensive prowess and his ability to make offensive contributions. Just before scoring a shorthanded goal on a breakaway, he made a great defensive play to intercept a loose puck in the neutral zone. That goal was his first for the Canucks. This game marked a turning point in Blueger&#8217;s season. With it, he showed the ability to make crucial plays in all facets of the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Third line in the last 6 games ????<br><br>Dakota Joshua &#8211; 5G 2A<br>Conor Garland &#8211; 1G 6A<br>Teddy Blueger &#8211; 2G 6A <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/vQpmMKB1Cf\">pic.twitter.com\/vQpmMKB1Cf<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Canucks\/status\/1738789293332844863?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 24, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reason Two: Blueger Puts Up a Six-Game Point Streak <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the most recent chapter of his Canucks journey, Blueger played a crucial role in a 7-4 victory against the San Jose Sharks by registering two assists. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/fantasy\/hockey\/news\/canucks-teddy-blueger-riding-six-game-point-streak\/#:~:text=Blueger%20managed%20two%20assists%2C%20two,two%20goals%20and%20six%20helpers.\">This extended his current point streak to six games<\/a>. The new Canucks&#8217; player got assists on goals by Nils Aman and Dakota Joshua. Now, with a total of 12 points, 28 shots on net, 15 hits, 14 blocked shots, and a plus-7 rating over 21 games, Blueger has solidified his place as a productive center on the Canucks&#8217; third line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/oldprof.nhltradetalk.com\/index.php\/2022\/12\/26\/how-maple-leafs-ilya-mikheyev-done-canucks\/\">How Has ex-Maple Leafs Ilya Mikheyev Done with the Canucks?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reason Three: Blueger Has Gained Consistency in Bottom-Six Role<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From providing assists in wins to scoring goals in critical moments, Blueger has consistently played a key depth role for the Canucks. He&#8217;s been solid defensively and unyielding in the offensive zone. As such, he&#8217;s become an integral part of the team&#8217;s success. No matter who comes and goes with the team, Blueger seems to have found a home. He&#8217;s remained a consistent force, showing his adaptability and resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, Blueger has been a solid addition to the Canucks. In his role as a bottom-six center, he&#8217;s made significant contributions that have shown his defensive brilliance. Now that he&#8217;s currently on a six-game point streak, he&#8217;s solidified his status as a valuable asset in the team&#8217;s bottom-six lineup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/oldprof.nhltradetalk.com\/index.php\/2023\/12\/10\/coaching-match-tocchet-brindamour-ends-canucks-triumph\/\">Coaching Match Tocchet vs Brind\u2019Amour Ends in Canucks\u2019 Triumph<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Teddy Blueger has been a great addition to the Vancouver Canucks as soon as he was able to start the season. 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