Laval and Charlotte, last year’s Eastern Conference finalists, are starting to find their footing this year. But things haven’t been smooth for the Western Conference finalists.

This weekend’s home opening series in Abbotsford is one last chance for the Canucks to celebrate last season’s championship run, raise their title banner and savor last season’s memories.

The Abbotsford Canucks celebrated their first ever Calder Cup championship during their home opener and banner-raising night.

The Abbotsford Canucks have signed forward Jujhar Khaira to a one-year American Hockey League contract.

Winning a Calder Cup will change a guy. Even one as experienced as Manny Malhotra.

Manny Malhotra sensed a difference in his team in training camp. Some might term it “swagger,” but, really, it is simply the hard-earned knowledge that winning a championship provides.

Arturs Silovs was named the Pittsburgh Penguins’ starting goalie for opening night. Just a few months ago, he was backstopping Abbotsford to the Calder Cup.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have claimed goaltender Cayden Primeau off waivers from the Carolina Hurricanes, and forward Sammy Blais off waivers from the Montreal Canadiens.

Penguins fans were excited when Kyle Dubas acquired goaltender Arturs Silovs from Vancouver, and rightfully so. Just 24, he is coming off a career season with the Abbotsford Canucks, leading the team to the Calder Cup championship as playoff MVP.

Following a season where he won a Calder Cup, played in 24 NHL games, and learned to live on his own, Jonathan Lekkerimäki is excited about creating a successful sequel in his second season of pro hockey in North America.