"Not worth a 20% hike in ticket prices" "Looks so clean": Vancouver Canucks fans react to team’s new logo at center ice

The Vancouver Canucks unveiled a new logo that will adorn center ice at Rogers Arena this upcoming season.

The new logo pays tribute to the traditional orca whale figure but with some interesting twists to it. While the new design has generated plenty of hype, some fans are less than impressed.

Fans had plenty to say about the new Vancouver Canucks’ logo design.

“It's cool but it's not worth a 20% hike in ticket prices,” one fan opined.

“It’s not the skate,” this fan commented.

“Since you asked: I like the Indigenous Art theme, but the Orca is long overdue for the trash.,” another fan posted on social media.

But not all fans seemed unconvinced by the new center ice logo. Some expressed their excitement for the new design. More importantly, these fans voiced their support for their beloved hometown team.

Here’s what these fans had to say:

“Drop the puck. I’m ready,” this fan commented.

“It’s so good,” this fan remarked.

“Looks so clean. Love it,” another fan posted.

Vancouver Canucks fans will have to wait until Friday, October 4 to see the official unveiling of the new center ice design at Rogers Arena. Fittingly, the Canucks will square off against their archrival Edmonton Oilers.

What the Vancouver Canucks can expect from Sammy Blais

The Vancouver Canucks recently signed free-agent forward Sammy Blais to a minor league deal with the AHL Abbotsford Canucks.

Moreover, the deal comes with a PTO invitation to the main team’s training camp this fall. As such, what can the Vancouver Canucks expect from Sammy Blais?

The answer to that question is twofold.

First, Blais is predominantly an AHL player at this point. Abbotsford should expect to get a strong forward in Blais who would most like to crack the team’s top six.

In that regard, Blais’ contract is more a deal focused on improving their AHL affiliate. But the other side of this signing underscores that Blais is an insurance policy.

While Blais may project as a top-six forward in the AHL, Blais could step into a depth role for the big club, specifically, in the team’s bottom six.

Blais, a former sixth-round pick of the St. Louis Blues in 2014, played 53 games for the club last season, notching seven points. He chipped in under 10 minutes a night, making him a fourth-liner at best.

As such, Blais could become a valuable depth piece, especially if injuries become a concern for the club. Of course, there’s no guarantee Blais will make the big club. But having Blais waiting to make the jump to the NHL provides flexibility in case of injuries or inconsistency.