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Kings Kick Canucks to the Curb with 2-1 OT Win
Published on 2012-04-22 22:25:57
There is a line in a Bruce Springsteen song that seems to sum up the early round 1 exit of the Canucks. “We’re livin’ in the future, and none of this has happened yet”. Was there anybody who ever thought this could happen, the Presidents Trophy Winning Canucks getting punted out of the playoffs by [...] > read more
With Impressive 3-1 in LA, Canucks Live to Fight Another Day
Published on 2012-04-19 00:24:55
What a difference a Sedin makes! With Daniel Sedin making his debut since being knocked out of the lineup by Blackhawks Duncan Keith last month, he provided the spark that the Canucks offense had been missing, and t propelled them to a 3-1 win in LA, staving off elimination. For the most part the Canucks [...] > read more
Crumbling Canucks Lose 4-2 in Game Two
Published on 2012-04-14 09:58:06
This series could easily be referred to as the Tale of Two Teams. LA Kings fans are surely asking themselves, “where was this team during the regular season,” as the 8th place LA Kings once again put on an impressive performance for the fans at Rogers Arena tonight. The same cannot be said for the [...] > read more
Canucks Colapse in Round 1 First Game and Lose To Underdog Kings 4-2
Published on 2012-04-12 11:15:32
The Los Angeles Kings squeaked into the playoffs with a hope and a prayer and played last night’s round 1 game as if they were the President’s Trophy winning team. The same cannot be said for the actual President’s Trophy winning Vancouver Canucks as they mostly played the game as if it were October and [...] > read more
Canucks Battle Back For 3-2 OverTime Win in Colorado
Published on 2012-03-25 12:48:13
The Canucks entered Colorado for the second straight game without their leading scorer in the lineup to take on the playoff desperate Colorado Avalanche in what ended up being a 65 minute duel of will. And after a shaky start to the game for the Canucks as they went down a goal just over a [...] > read more
Keith Gets 5 Games for Vicious, Senseless Hit on Daniel Sedin
Published on 2012-03-23 22:27:25
(Video: Watch this video on the post page) Duncan Keith will get to warm up a press box seat for 5 games while he ponders the stupidity of his elbow, a vicious one at that to Canucks Daniel Sedin’s jaw during Wednesday night’s game in Chicago. He may or may not wonder how Daniel is fairing [...] > read more
Schneider Almost Perfect in Dallas, Leads Canucks to 2-1 Win
Published on 2012-03-22 23:00:04
The Canucks rolled into Dallas to take on the Stars without their leading scorer and played a perfect road game to earn a 2-1 win against a home team desperate for points. The Canucks played an edgy, gritty style of hockey after last night’s hard loss in Chicago to prove that even with a major [...] > read more
Canucks Lose an Ugly One To Chicago in OT
Published on 2012-03-21 22:32:08
The final outcome of tonight’s game aside, one thing has to be mentioned about Duncan Keith, and that is he can add “head hunting cheap shot artist” to his resume, and the video replays will forever backup that fact. At 13:36 of the first period, Duncan Keith maliciously sought out an unsuspecting Daniel Sedin with [...] > read more
Alexander Edler’s Amazing End to End Rush Against the Blue Jackets
Published on 2012-03-18 11:08:15
Are you kidding me? Alexander Edler’s amazing end to end rush on the power play ending with a goal against Blue Jackets Steve Mason 5-hole. Amazing! > read more
Canucks End Homestand With 4-3 Win Over Columbus
Published on 2012-03-18 10:35:57
It took all seven games of the long home-stand, but the Sedins finally showed up to play hockey and they brought the Canucks lethal power play prowess with them as well, as they dispatched the Columbus Blue Jackets in a close 4-3 win. Daniel Sedin scored two goals with two assists from brother Henrik, and [...] > read more
Canucks Home Woes Continue. Lose To Coyotes 4-5
Published on 2012-03-15 08:17:21
The Canucks have only won 2 of their last 8 games games as they head down the stretch towards what really matters, the playoffs. So far the drive has been anything but inspiring and tonight was another example as they drop another game to the desperate Coyotes by a score of 5-4. The game started out [...] > read more
Canucks Snap 2 Game losing Skid With 3-2 Win over Jets
Published on 2012-03-09 08:09:30
The Canucks finally looked like they were ready to make a solid playoff run with a spirited effort against the upstart Winnipeg Jets with a 3-2 regulation win on home ice. Not a blow out win, but not a shootout loss either. A worrying absence for the team of late are the whereabouts of brothers [...] > read more
Luongo’s Pitiful Start Dooms the Canucks. Lose to Sabres 3-5
Published on 2012-03-04 01:10:07
Luongo coughs up a very weak opening goal 55 seconds into the game, and 4 minutes later he was sitting on the bench patheically responsible for the 3 goal deficit he put his team in. Seriously? 3 goals on 7 shots is the best Luongo could come up with to defend the Canucks 7-0-2 home [...] > read more
Canucks Solidify Top Dog Status With 2-0 Win Over Blues
Published on 2012-03-02 14:35:09
Luongo gets the shutout, Burrows nets the winner, and Zack Kassian earns the Blue Ribbon for Best in Show as the Canucks win 2-0 over the St. Louis Blues to extend their lead as top dog in the NHL. When a Ken Hitchcock coached team comes to town to take on the defensively skilled Canucks, [...] > read more
Canucks Need a Shootout, But Lose to Coyotes, 1-2
Published on 2012-02-29 08:24:34
So the Zach Kassian era begins after the trade deadline swap for Cody Hodgson. I for one was shocked to learn Cody was traded to Buffalo, as I always thought of him as the Canucks “work in progress.” And after getting more and more ice time this year he was becoming a fixture on the [...] > read more
Stars Claw Their Way Back For 3-2 Win in Overtime Over Canucks
Published on 2012-02-26 18:05:53
The Canucks entered Dallas, a team they outright owned last year by sweeping the series, for their 5th game of the current 6 game road trip looking to extend the record to 4-1. But a combination of the Dallas Stars desperately needing points to secure a playoff spot, combined with some sketchy officiating, the stars [...] > read more
Canucks Earn 40th Win of Season as They Top the Devils 2-1
Published on 2012-02-24 22:25:42
As was expected when two of the league’s hottest teams faced off, it was a tight disciplined game where goaltending was the key to victory, and the Canucks Cory Schneider earned the win in spades. The NJ Devils were like a big old diesel locomotive tonight. It took a while for them to get going, [...] > read more
Canucks Snap Wings Home Win Streak With 4-3 SO Win
Published on 2012-02-23 22:50:50
It took a shootout, with Luongo needing to be perfect, for the Canucks to put an end to the Red Wings 23 game home win streak, as they defeated the home team in a spirited game by the score of 4-3. The Canucks talked up tonight’s game saying they had hoped the Wings streak was [...] > read more
Predators End Canucks 13 Game Win Streak With 3-1 Win
Published on 2012-02-21 22:23:47
After the Canucks easily dispatched their last two opponents, Toronto and Edmonton, the Nashville Predators bared their teeth and put an end to the Canucks winning ways with a 3-1 win. With the Canucks riding a 10-0-3 streak heading into Nashville to face the Predators who were 18-7-4 on home ice, something had to give, [...] > read more
Canucks Dominate and Embarass the Leafs With 6-2 Drubbing
Published on 2012-02-18 22:36:50
It was Deja vu` for the Canucks and Leafs tonight because in a lot of ways both teams played like they did last year. The Canucks with their over powering offensive puck control and domination, and the Leafs…well they were just bad tonight, like “last year” bad! Coming into tonight’s game, the Canucks were in [...] > read more
Canucks Win in Regulation Against the Av’s, 3-1
Published on 2012-02-16 00:15:32
In a very welcomed change from what was becoming the norm, the Canucks didn’t need a shootout, or extra time tonight as the Canucks dispatched the visiting Colorado Avalanche 3-1 in regulation time. If there was ever a team the Canucks have owned in the past, it could be said that that team is the [...] > read more
Canucks Take it to the Desert Dogs, Winning 2-1 in Shootout
Published on 2012-02-14 00:23:34
Roberto Luongo was 2:06 away from a perfect game, but instead found himself in another sudden death shootout duel for the win, but unlike Saturday’s game in Calgary, he prevailed as the winner. Its about time someone asked the question, “what’s going on with the Canucks, and their penchant for overtime/shootouts?” Tonight’s game was the [...] > read more
Luongo’s Shootout Luck Ends as Flames Win 3-2
Published on 2012-02-12 02:10:32
It took a while, but midway through tonight’s game it started to look like the rivalry between these two teams was still alive and kicking, and provided a very entertaining affair requiring a shootout to decide the winner. And as expected, as it always is when Mikka Kiprusoff is between the pipes for the Flames [...] > read more
Canucks Go Wild in Minnesota With a Convincing 5-2 Win
Published on 2012-02-09 22:37:40
After giving up an early goal to the Minnesota Wild, the Canucks buckled down, regrouped and played a very solid, well disciplined game to extend their winning streak to 3 games, and a 3-4 record on this road trip. The game started out with a shock as Dany Heatley surprised Cory Schneider by beating him [...] > read more
Another Shootout Win For Luongo, as Canucks Beat the Preds 4-3
Published on 2012-02-07 23:07:21
For the third straight game, the Canucks needed to go into the shootout to decide the winner, and 2 out of those three times Luongo has emerged the victorious goaltender. Luongo really must be practicing the shootout skill because he has been much better on the one on one drill lately. In fact, the Canucks [...] > read more
Luongo Goes 3-0 in Shootout Against Avalanche For the Win
Published on 2012-02-04 18:14:10
Wait, what? Luongo goes 3-0 in the shootout to win it for the Canucks 3-2? Really? Actually, it was because of Luongo’s play that brought the Canucks to the shootout as opposed to a dismal loss in regulation, as he played a fantastic game and topped it off with a 3 save shootout performance. The [...] > read more
Canucks Can’t Fly With the Wings, Lose in Shootout 3-4
Published on 2012-02-03 00:21:55
After an emotional, high octane game against the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday, the Canucks hoped to carry the momentum into tonight’s game against the always tough and entertaining Detroit Red Wings. The two points that played a part in the outcome tonight was 1:) The Canucks always seem to get up for games against the [...] > read more
Canucks Bring Their Best Against The Blackhawks And Win it in OT, 3-2
Published on 2012-02-01 00:40:51
What better way to come out of the Snooze-Fest known as the NHL All Star game than with a matchup at home against the Chicago Blackhawks? The fun and games are over, and now it’s time to settle in for the home stretch drive, and there is no better matchup to get back into the [...] > read more
Luongo Comes Up Big in Shootout to Beat the Oilers 3-2
Published on 2012-01-25 06:51:06
The Canucks welcomed the Oilers to Rogers Arena tonight with a perfect opportunity to get their game back on track before the All-Star break this weekend. The Oilers too were looking to keep their momentum going after a shootout win over the San Jose Sharks last night in Edmonton. Coincidentally enough, the Canucks last win [...] > read more
Canucks Lose Another Shootout to the Kings 3-2
Published on 2012-01-18 00:22:54
Did the Vancouver Canucks sell their soul to beat the Boston Bruins earlier this month? Or was defeating the team that beat them in the finals last year enough vindication for the Canucks this season? Whatever the excuse is, it is painfully obvious that the Vancouver Canucks are not the same team that closed out [...] > read more
B’s Deliver The Sting As They Hoist The Stanley Cup on Canuck Ice
Published on 2011-06-15 22:07:14
This loss, game 7 of the Stanley Cup final is going to leave a mark. Once the bleeding and heeling are over with, there will be a scar that will last forever, a scar that will twinge June 15 every year. There are only a few things worse than losing > read more
Hell Opens Up Tonight For Stanley. Welcome To Game 7
Published on 2011-06-15 11:00:24
First and foremost, Mason Raymond’s injury is a serious one and hopefully will be able to make a full and complete recovery. Hockey is a tough game, and injuries can be expected, to a point. The league is trying to crack down on head shots, and > read more
Canucks Lay Another Stinker in Boston. Lose Game Six, 2-5
Published on 2011-06-13 22:10:38
Sadly, I was right that Boston will hate the Canucks even more after tonight’s game. Luckily they have the summer to air out TD Garden to get rid of the stink the Canucks left after being blown out in game 6 by a score of 2-5. One team came rea > read more
If Boston Hates The Canucks Now, Just Wait. Game 6 Preview
Published on 2011-06-13 17:29:11
Talk, talk, talk, I’m sick of the “he said this and that” story already. Let’s play Stanley Cup hockey already! What did Luongo “really” mean by his ” It would have been an easy save for me,” line? Was > read more
Canucks Take It To The Limit, Win 1-0. One To Go!
Published on 2011-06-10 22:58:37
Roberto Luongo Atones for his dismal GAA in Boston by shutting out the Bruins in a 1-0 win in a pivotal game 5! And the game winner came from an unlikely source in Maxim Lapierre as he beat a sprawling Thomas high from an impossible angle early in th > read more
Bruins at Canucks Game 5. The Battle Begins Anew!
Published on 2011-06-09 23:23:30
The 2 game swing into Boston was not a memorable one for the Canucks as they were outscored 12-1, and saw their 2 game series lead evaporate before their eyes. Now it’s a three game series and the Canucks cannot look back at what might have bee > read more
Game 4 Loss All On You Bobby Lou. Canucks Lose 4-0
Published on 2011-06-08 22:55:28
If anybody is looking for a scapegoat for the Canucks loss tonight in a very pivotal game, they need look no further than the man between the pipes, as Roberto Luongo was unable to step up and be the better goalie. It might not be fair to hang the lo > read more
I Guess The Bruins DO Play Like “That.” Game 4 Preview
Published on 2011-06-08 11:00:12
So a few of Claude Julien’s players made their coach look foolish last night in their game 3 romp over the visiting Canucks, which only proves one thing and one thing only. And that is that the Bruins actually DO in fact play like “that.& > read more
Two Canucks Goals Was All The Momentum Boston Needed In Game 3
Published on 2011-06-06 22:08:45
The Canucks weathered the expected Bruins storm perfectly in the first period, even killing a 5 minute major penalty for Aaron Rome’s late hit on Nathan Horton at the 5 minute mark. Roberto Luongo wasn’t tested much during the period, sto > read more
Canucks Must Push Bruins Over The Game 3 Ledge Tonight
Published on 2011-06-06 14:34:59
Game 3 goes tonight and it could be a telling indicator as to how game 4 plays out on Wednesday. Bottom line is the Bruins will need to forget about Saturday’s loss and come out tonight spitting nails as if their season depended on it, which it > read more
Burrows Wraps Up Canucks Game 2 Win In OT
Published on 2011-06-04 22:48:14
Burrows’ OT winner. Sweet! Alexandre Burrows makes a statement in game 2 of the Stanley Cup finals 11 seconds into overtime by scoring a wraparound goal into an empty net after Bruins defenceman Zdeno Chara couldn’t keep up with the speed > read more
Raffi Beats Thomas Late In Third To Win Game 1 For Canucks
Published on 2011-06-03 16:29:38
Raffi’s game winning goal. Beauty! Game one of the Stanley Cup Final was all it was cracked up to be thanks to some more than outstanding goaltending by Roberto Luongo and Tim Thomas. Both goalies kept the game scoreless until 19:41 of the thir > read more
Let The Quest For The Holy Grail Begin! Game 1
Published on 2011-05-31 23:28:46
Is everybody alive out there in Canuck Nation? What a wild season it’s been and it all comes down to this, the Stanley Cup finals where the Canucks will be looking to bring home the coveted hardware for the first time in franchise history. It > read more
Bieksa And Luongo Punch Ticket To Big Dance. Defeat Sharks 3-2
Published on 2011-05-25 00:52:36
Kevin Bieksa gets the game winning goal to end the series, but it was Roberto Luongo that sends the Canucks to the Stanley Cup Final after stopping 54 of 56 shots to get the win. Outstanding! The first 30 seconds of the game it looked as if the Canuc > read more
Canucks Look To Circle And Kill The Sharks In Game 5
Published on 2011-05-24 18:01:12
So much talk about how the Canucks have been unable to put the enemy out of their misery when they have the chance it’s getting tiresome. They let the Hawks back into the series to push a game 7, then they were unable to finish the predators of > read more
Canucks Special Teams Too Special For Sharks. Canucks Win 4-2
Published on 2011-05-23 12:48:34
The Canucks special teams learned a thing or two from game 3, because they showed up in game 4 with all guns blazing. Luongo was key in keeping the Sharks off the scoreboard in the first period as the Canucks gave the Sharks 5 consecutive power plays > read more
Penalties Help Sharks Beat Canucks 4-3 in Game 3 Nailbiter
Published on 2011-05-20 23:26:08
The Penalty giveth, and the penalty taketh away. And in tonight’s game the penalty definitely gave the Sharks the edge they needed too win game 3 by a score of 4-3. The boneheaded major penalty by Shark Jamie McGinn in the third period gave the > read more
Sharks Come Unglued And Canucks Make ‘em Pay. Canucks Win 7-3
Published on 2011-05-18 23:39:21
Sharks Ben Eager must have taken a double dose of stupidity before the game, and it contributed to the Sharks’ embarrassing 7-3 loss to the far superior Canucks who now have a commanding 2 game series lead. Ben Eager shouldn’t have even g > read more
Canucks Look To Tank The Sharks In Game 2
Published on 2011-05-18 18:19:18
My God! I haven’t heard this much whining about a game since Blackhawks Captain Jonathan Toews’ tale of misery in the first series! One thing is certain in the playoffs, and that is there will ALWAYS be fans pointing the finger at the off > read more
Authority Asserted! Canucks Dominate Late To Win Game One, 3-2
Published on 2011-05-15 22:33:48
Henrik is baaaaaack! After trailing 2-1 after 40 minutes, Henrik Sedin and the Canucks came out in the third and put the boots to the Sharks to remind them who the Alpha Team was and complete a comeback victory to take game 1 of the series. This vic > read more
There’s Only One Apex Predator In This Series. Sharks At Canucks Game 1
Published on 2011-05-15 17:33:45
And so it begins, the round in which the Sharks and Canucks have never been for a very very long time. Round three goes tonight, with the winner of the series advancing to the big party. As in the oceans, the Sharks are fierce predators, and feared b > read more
Canucks To Go Shark Hunting in Western Finals
Published on 2011-05-12 23:18:17
Goodbye Todd, and hello Kyle. The San Jose Sharks defeated the Detroit Red Wings tonight to earn the right to face the Vancouver Canucks in the Western final. The Sharks are good, and probably deserve to be in the finals more than the red Wings, but > read more
Canucks End Lunacy, Defeat Predators And Move On To Round 3
Published on 2011-05-09 22:53:41
Dry your eyes Carrie, because there is absolutely no need to shed any tears over the Predators being eliminated in round two. The Preds proved to be a worthy opponent to the Canucks by pushing to a game 6, but Ryan Kesler’s will was too strong > read more
Canucks At Predators: Time For Some Game 6 Voodoo Thang
Published on 2011-05-09 18:15:56
Game 5? It didn’t happen. That’s how we need to look at it, because if we try to analyze it, it will just make our eyes bleed all over again, so it’s best to try to forget that the Canucks gave that one away. It was a gift to the Pr > read more
Canucks look To End Series with Predators With Win Tonight
Published on 2011-05-07 16:41:19
The Canucks game plan tonight is simple: Win. “Just win baby” is the mantra the Canucks need to keep repeating in their heads tonight as they can close out the series tonight and get some much needed rest before the Western Finals. The t > read more
Ryan Kesler Propels Canucks To 4-2 Win Over Predators
Published on 2011-05-05 23:49:05
One thing has become very apparent in the 2011 playoffs, and that is Ryan Kesler wants to win at all costs. Yes, Kesler will not be denied this year, and once again he proved it tonight’s in tonight’s game as he scores the game winning go > read more
Canucks At Predators Game 4: Time To Kick The Cat’s Ass
Published on 2011-05-05 00:08:49
After the first game of this series, I said I was going to really enjoy this series because it promised to be a tight, defensive series, and I was right. Maybe too damn right! This series is going to either be remembered as “the one goal” > read more
One Goal Is Enough: Canucks Win Game 3 In OT
Published on 2011-05-04 00:20:33
The Canucks are making it a habit of not only hanging on, but winning close games in this round of the playoffs as they win in OT tonight 3-2 to take a 2-1 series lead. It’s the “close” part that is giving Canuck Nation an ulcer tho > read more
Canucks Need To Light The Fuse For Game 3 in Nashville
Published on 2011-05-03 17:36:19
After the Canucks loss in double overtime in game 2 of this series, we all know one thing for certain, and that is goaltending for both teams has been phenomenal. Both Luongo and Rinne have shown their skills and are keeping their teams in the game. > read more
Canucks Beat Rinne With One Goal and Take Game One 1-0
Published on 2011-04-28 23:30:58
Pekka Rinne must have been the only Predator to have gotten the memo that it was game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals tonight, as he was the only Predator to show up for the game. Not only did Rinne show up ready to play, but he carried the te > read more
S.O.B & The Preds Will Be In Tough Tonight Against the Canucks
Published on 2011-04-28 18:48:38
Just when we thought the whining and moaning was over for a little while, our long lost red-headed stepchild enters the picture again to remind us how he was maligned and dissed in Vancouver. How the hell you been, Shane? Good to hear, now piss off! > read more
Alex Burrows Nets Series Winning Goal AND Daughter All in 24 Hr. Period!
Published on 2011-04-28 16:08:21
I don’t think anybody could have scripted Alex Burrows past 24 hours since scoring the series winning goal to eliminate the Chicago Blackhawks, any better than fate did! What must have been an extremely happy and proud moment in Alex Burrows ca > read more
Round 2: Predators And Canucks Preview And Prediction
Published on 2011-04-28 07:00:53
Round two begins tonight which pits the fifth seeded Nashville Predators against the battle hardened top seeded Vancouver Canucks in the Western Conference Semifinals. The Predators have a little more rest under their belts, but the Canucks are rolli > read more
All Hatred & Animosity Aside, This Blackhawks/Canucks Series Was Epic
Published on 2011-04-27 20:00:32
To be honest, when the Dallas Stars failed to beat the Minnesota Wild in their final game of the regular, allowing the Chicago Blackhawks to squeak into the playoffs, I was more than a little apprehensive about the prospect of the Canucks facing the > read more
Burrows Slaps The Monkey off the Canucks Back. Nucks Win Game 7, 2-1
Published on 2011-04-27 00:49:54
I’ll be the first one to take the high road and congratulate Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford for an excellent, well played game. Hold your head up Crawford, you were the difference between a 2-1 loss and a 5-1 loss. Hold your head up. The > read more
Game 7: Win or Lose, It Will Be a Special Night Tonight For The Canucks
Published on 2011-04-26 17:18:36
The Vancouver Canucks’ season will be defined after tonight’s game, and either way, history will be made at the final buzzer. The Canucks are either going to join the list of illustrious playoff bed-shitters who have lost 4 in a row if th > read more
Goaltending Was Difference In Game 6 OT Loss For Canucks
Published on 2011-04-25 00:42:36
It was the game everybody hoped it would be, good well played hockey with the game decided in overtime. Unfortunately, it was Blackhawks Ben Smith who potted the winner in OT to force the final and deciding game 7 in Vancouver on Tuesday. Smith may h > read more
Tonight’s Game 6 Is Arguably ‘THE’ Pivotal Game For The Canucks
Published on 2011-04-24 10:24:52
Canucks Nation has heard it all season long, how the Canucks have depth and character, and how they are a different team than last year’s squad. During the regular season, and the first three games of the first round it was obvious how much bet > read more
In Retrospect, Raffi’s Hit Was Actually A Kick To The Canucks Groin
Published on 2011-04-23 12:23:38
When the dust finally settles in this series and one team is looking forward to moving on to the second round, and the other is preparing their “we had a good run” concession speeches, one question will still be nagging to be answered, an > read more
“Competeless” Canucks Blown Out At Home, Lose 5-0
Published on 2011-04-22 00:25:40
Ummm, let’s call a spade a spade, and admit that the regular season Canucks have somehow been replaced by the Edmonton Oilers for the past two games. OK, maybe not, but we need to address the fact that the Canucks are not the Canucks lately, es > read more
Game 5: Hawks Nucks Series Must End Tonight, With Conviction
Published on 2011-04-21 07:15:05
Nothing more can be said about Tuesday’s meltdown in Chicago. No sense in dwelling in the past, when the future is before us. On Tuesday, the Canucks stunk and made the Blackhawks look better than they really are, and the Canucks know it. The g > read more
HAZMAT Cleanup For Canucks Derailment Urgently Needed
Published on 2011-04-20 15:28:10
When I woke up this morning, I wasn’t sure if I had a really bad nightmare, or a bad acid flashback from my young and stupid days. All I knew is that I was mentally exhausted after the ordeal, and in quite a cranky mood to boot! Coffee, Lucky C > read more
Blackhawks Shed Their Pampers For One Night And Take Game 4
Published on 2011-04-19 21:52:18
Before the Blackhawks start planning the parade route, they should realize that the only reason the Hawks won by such a large margin, if at all was that the Canucks pure and simply stunk! The Canucks that took to the ice for the second period were no > read more
Defending Champs Aren’t Going Out With Class, Pity
Published on 2011-04-19 08:15:04
Never have so many whined about so little than the Chicago Blackhawks over a penalty call that didn’t go the way they wanted it to. In what is turning into a round one ‘excuse’ for the Blackhawks not winning game three at home, and > read more
Hawks Captain Toews Talks Pretty Good, And That’s About It
Published on 2011-04-18 19:05:26
The First rule of ‘Cover Your Ass’ management protocol dictates that at all costs, one should create a proverbial shit-storm of verbal diarrhea to deflect any or all blame from oneself, and then start blaming the other guy, or in this cas > read more
Hawks Lose Game Three, 3-2 And Are Now One And Done!
Published on 2011-04-17 23:00:16
The Blackhawks plan to park a big body in front of Luongo backfired on the Hawks tonight as John Scott was a liability for the defending Champs and singlehandedly changed the momentum of the game in favor of the Canucks. With the Blackhawks leading 1 > read more
Hawks Show Their Hand For Game 3 Battle In The Windy City
Published on 2011-04-17 17:03:31
Somebody should tell Blackhawks coach Quenneville that it is unwise to show up with a knife for a gun fight. But that is just what he is planning to do in an attempt to not only counter the Canucks physical play, but also to get inside of Luongo̵ > read more
Curse? What Curse? Canucks Take Game Two, 4-3
Published on 2011-04-16 00:38:26
Ok, it wasn’t a neat, tidy win with a bow on top, but it’s still a win that puts the Canucks up two games to none, and the defending Champs on the ropes, and that’s all that counts! The Canucks picked up where they left off in game > read more
Second Verse, Same As The First. Hawks at Nucks Gm. 2
Published on 2011-04-15 17:31:26
We know! The Canucks have always tanked in game two of a playoff series after winning the first, we know! But I’m taking the same line as the players on tonight’s game when they say, “that was then, this is now,” and I have ab > read more
Canucks Look to Roll in Game 2 But Media Not So Sure
Published on 2011-04-14 18:15:31
Why is the local Canucks media being so pessimistic about tomorrow’s game two against the Blackhawks? Granted, in seasons past the Canucks have faltered in the second game of playoff series, and that’s a fact. But why do the media feel it > read more
Canucks Spank the Hawks in Game 1, Win 2-0.
Published on 2011-04-14 00:21:45
The game hadn’t even started yet, and the tone was already set during the Canadian National Anthem. As the camera panned the Canucks players, you could tell who was going to play like they had a score to settle. Ryan Kessler looked down right p > read more
Out on a Limb Series Prediction
Published on 2011-04-13 20:50:27
After much consulting with the all knowing, omnipotent Magic-8 Ball, I’m prepared to offer my series prediction. My heart wants a four game sweep of the Blackhawks, but my mind is telling me that the Hawks take at least one game. The Magic 8-Ba > read more
The Time is Upon Us For The Battle to Begin: Hawks at Canucks Gm. 1
Published on 2011-04-13 17:07:59
The long, painful summer has passed and the winter season has ended which means it’s time for the battle to be renewed between the Chicago Blackhawks, and the Vancouver Canucks as the Stanley Cup playoffs begin. All of Gillis’ off-season > read more
Round 1 Playoff Schedule Announced Between Canucks & Blackhawks
Published on 2011-04-10 22:04:59
The dates for the Round 1 Canucks/Blackhawks rematch is set. Wed, 13 Apr 2011 Blackhawks at Canucks 7:00 PM Fri, 15 Apr 2011 Blackhawks at Canucks 7:00 PM Sun, 17 Apr 2011 Canucks at Blackhawks 5:00 PM Tue, 19 Apr 2011 Canucks at Blackha > read more
Chicago to Face Canucks in Round 1, Meaning More McGuire Monsterbation.
Published on 2011-04-10 21:06:08
Thanks for nothing Dallas! Thanks for folding like a cheap suit against the sad-sack Minnesota Wild which allowed the Chicago Blackhawks to make it into the playoffs where they will face the Canucks in the first round. Thanks! Seriously. Thanks, bec > read more
Comeback Win For Canucks Over Flames. Any More Questions?
Published on 2011-04-10 00:35:21
After a convincing comeback win over the Calgary Flames, the Canucks have shown again why they are the NHL’s top dog, and look motivated heading into the playoffs. The Flames just couldn’t answer the Canucks power in the third period, and > read more
Don’t Go Away Mad, Just Go Away: Canucks at Flames
Published on 2011-04-09 14:43:01
Tonight is the final game of the regular season before the real season begins next Wednesday, and it only seems fitting that the Canucks play against their red-headed stepchild in the finale. Too bad the game is meaningless, because it would have bee > read more
Trophies, Statues and Surprises Abound Before Final Home Game
Published on 2011-04-08 02:02:15
Tonight was be the final regular season home game of the 2010/11 season, and aside from the annual player awards handed out, there was some extra special hardware planned for the event as well. But as we all know, it’s the little things that ar > read more
Planets Realign as Canucks Blank the Wild 5-0
Published on 2011-04-08 00:19:23
The Canucks team we all know and love showed up tonight for the final home game of the regular season, and closed it out in style with a dominating win over the Minnesota Wild, shutting them out 5-0. From puck drop to final whistle, the Canucks playe > read more
Canucks Should Be Mad as Hell & Vent on Wild Tonight
Published on 2011-04-07 19:19:31
The Canucks have a lot to be mad about. Firstly, losing back to back games at the hands of the lowly Oilers, and secondly losing one of their grinders for four games at the hands of the lowly Campbell. Mad as hell? You better believe it! The two gam > read more
NHL’s Suspension of Torres is Warning Shot to the Canucks
Published on 2011-04-07 18:53:00
Four games is what the NHL handed Raffi Torres today for his hit on Jordan Eberle in Tuesday’s game against the Oilers. Four games for a hit that was far less of other hits that got less punishment. Say what you will about Colin Campbell, he do > read more
Canucks Are Average and Get Blanked by Oilers the 0-2
Published on 2011-04-05 23:08:09
In a nightmare-like scenario, the league leading Canucks have fallen flat and look like an average team again tonight as the basement dwelling Oilers outplay and outscore the Canucks 2-0. It was an ugly night in Edmonton, and that’s putting it > read more
Retribution Will Be Swift & Painless: Canucks at Oilers
Published on 2011-04-04 22:43:54
Saturday’s game against the Oilers was a dud, for lack of a better word to use. A young, exuberant Oilers team playing way beyond their means comes into Rogers Arena and manhandles the league leading Canucks and handily defeats them 4-1, was an > read more
Oilers Defeat Canucks 4-1 For the “Doesn’t Matter Cup.”
Published on 2011-04-03 00:09:02
The Oilers played like it was game 7 of the Stanley Cup final, and for all intents and purposes for them, it was. Not taking anything away from the Oilers, but for the Canucks it obviously was difficult for them to get up for this game against the bo > read more
Oilers Sneak Into Vancouver to Face Canucks
Published on 2011-04-02 16:13:40
Let’s not try to sugar coat things for tonight’s game between the top of the hill Canucks, and the lowest of the low Oilers. The Oilers season has been anything but memorable, but that’s not a reason to dump all over them. They are > read more
Canucks Bucket List Getting Shorter, Defeat Kings 3-1
Published on 2011-04-01 18:38:36
No denying it now that the Canucks have the hardware to prove that they are the regular season’s top dog over all the rest, as they defeated the LA Kings which also put their first ever claim on the President’s Trophy. No other team has o > read more
Kings Clash With Canucks in Vancouver
Published on 2011-03-31 18:50:01
After the Kings lost Anze Kopitar top a broken ankle, and then defeated the Edmonton Oilers in their following game, the buzz words coming out of Los Angeles is how diverse the team is, and how well they played in the face of adversity with their win > read more
Burrows Slay the Predators. Canucks Win 3-1
Published on 2011-03-29 22:14:12
How sweet is the sound of “Sedin, Sedin, Burrows, SCORE!”? So damn sweet in fact, let’s hear it again, “Sedin, Sedin, Burrows, SCORE!” Which is exactly what was playing in Music City, USA tonight as Alexandre Burrows tal > read more
Canucks at Preds: Something’s Gotta Give
Published on 2011-03-29 18:21:49
To say the Canucks are rolling, is again an understatement. They have set a franchise record for most wins in a season at 50, and are currently tied for the the most consecutive road wins at 8. And lets not forget to mention the points lead in the Pr > read more
Malhotra to Have Eye Saving Surgery Tuesday
Published on 2011-03-28 17:58:43
If this report came from anybody else but Manny’s Brother-in-Law, I would probably discount it as a rumor. But according to Manny’s Brother-in-Law, Steve Nash, Manny will undergo surgery tomorrow “to save his eye and vision.” > read more
Canucks Wake Up to Beat Blue Jackets Late 4-1
Published on 2011-03-27 19:41:53
After an uneventful and sloppy 40 minutes, Schneider kept the Blue Jackets at bay until his team finally arrived in the third period to get him the win he so very much deserved. Ginger Jesus showed once again that he is not a ‘back-up’ go > read more
Canucks Travel to Columbus to Dismantle the Canon
Published on 2011-03-27 12:07:59
To say the Canucks like playing in Columbus is an understatement, as they owned the Blue Jackets in their last visit to Ohio slapping them silly by a score of 7-3. Actually it doesn’t matter where these two teams play as the Canucks have handed > read more
Canucks Roll, Thrashers and Records Fall in Atlanta
Published on 2011-03-25 21:54:05
The Canucks continue on their four game road trip, kicking teams to the curb along the way, which is just what they did in Atlanta, defeating the Thrashers 3-1. With the win, the Canucks solidified their lead in the Western Conference over Detroit by > read more
Canucks head to Atlanta to Trash the Thrashers
Published on 2011-03-25 13:43:00
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear ‘Atlanta Thrashers’? That’s right, Dustin Byfuglien! Even though he is no longer a Blackhawk, there is something satisfying to the soul when the Canucks beat his team, an > read more
Canucks Clip the Wings, Win 2-1 in Detroit
Published on 2011-03-23 21:43:03
With so many unknowns entering into tonight’s game, the Canucks were able to get back into game mentality by defeating the always tough Detroit Red Wings 2-1 to further solidify their claim on the Presidents Trophy. Tonight’s win was abso > read more
Canucks Try To Ramp Back Up Into Hockey Mode in Detroit
Published on 2011-03-22 22:13:54
Somewhere between the four day break between games, and the emotional news surrounding Manny Malhotra, the Canucks will need to find a way to get back into hockey mode as they travel to Detroit to face the Red Wings. A four day hiatus from hockey is > read more
Daniel Sedin’s and the Canucks Family Welcome a New Member
Published on 2011-03-22 20:50:07
Daniel and wife Marinette Sedin are now a son shy of raising the next generation of ABBA, as Marinette gave birth to a baby girl Tuesday afternoon. Details are sketchy other than it’s a girl, and Mom and baby are happy and healthy. Sister Ronja > read more
Is 10 and the First Round Enough For You Mario?
Published on 2011-03-21 20:54:39
Colin Campbell, NHL Senior Executive VP of Hockey Operations and top cop swung the axe today and cut out a chunk of Matt Cooke’s wallet for his repeated on ice transgressions. Cooke was handed a 10 game suspension, plus the first round of the p > read more
No One is Saying it, But We Know Manny’s Injury is Serious
Published on 2011-03-21 19:12:59
The Official news release from the Vancouver Canucks today updating Manny Malhotra’s status and condition felt like a swift kick to the gut. You know that feeling you get when your walking and with your next step you expect to step on solid gro > read more
Matt Cooke Making it Too Easy to Address Head Shots in Game
Published on 2011-03-20 14:32:48
Head shots is the buzz phrase around the league lately, and so it should be as more and more players are suffering the consequences of such hits. As the league and it’s owners scramble to come with ideas to address the situation, they seem to b > read more
Coyotes Needed and Got Help to Defeat Canucks 3-1
Published on 2011-03-19 00:31:12
There’s nothing more frustrating than having the outcome of a well played game between two spirited teams decided by questionable poor officiating. And that’s just what resulted in tonight’s game against the Coyotes and Canucks as t > read more
Malhotra Eye Injury has Immediate Impact
Published on 2011-03-18 20:03:18
As ugly as the injury was when it happened, and as scary as the worst case scenario could be, the Manny Malhotra eye injury has had a positive impact on at least one NHL player and teammate. Kevin Bieksa has said he is thinking about wearing a visor > read more
Emotional Game Ahead as Canucks Take on Surging Coyotes
Published on 2011-03-18 18:54:30
Lets not sugar coat it. This game is going to be a tough one for the Canucks as they face a desperate team in the hunt for a playoff berth without their teammate, and friend Manny Malhotra in their ranks. This time of the season with the playoffs clo > read more
News Not Good for Canucks or Malhotra After Eye Injury
Published on 2011-03-17 21:04:15
Manny Malhotra’s eye injury he suffered in the first period of last night’s game against the Colorado Avalanche was not good news when it happened, and it’s even worse the day after. Lets put aside what Manny is to the Canucks team, > read more
Canucks Clinch With 4-2 Win Over Sad-Sack Avs
Published on 2011-03-17 18:28:08
On any given night, against an average opponent, a two goal deficit would be difficult to overcome, let alone winning the game by two goals. But alas, the Vancouver Canucks are not exactly an average team, nor was their opponent the Colorado Avalanch > read more
Nowhere for AVs to Go But Down: Avs at Canucks
Published on 2011-03-16 18:42:38
av·a·lanche [av-uh-lanch, -lahnch] -noun anything like an avalanche in suddenness and overwhelming quantity: an avalanche of misfortunes; the Colorado Avalanche’s race from the Playoff run. There’s not to much that can be said about th > read more
Canucks Take Down the Wild 4-2
Published on 2011-03-15 00:39:43
The lights are getting dimmer on the Wild’s season as they fell to the dominating Canucks in a spirited affair at Rogers Arena. The Canucks sent the message early as they went up by 3 goals in the first period, and it looked all but over. Thank > read more
Harold Snepsts inducted into Vancouver Canucks Ring of Honour
Published on 2011-03-15 00:39:41
From Canucks.com Harold Snepsts was originally selected by Vancouver 59th overall in the 1974 NHL Amateur Draft and wore a Canucks uniform for 12 seasons from 1974-75 to 1983-84 and again from 1988-89 to 1989-90. Adored by fans for a hard-working, ph > read more
Wild at Canucks: Lookin’ For a Miracle
Published on 2011-03-14 18:17:25
Sometimes you just have to do the merciful thing and put something that is suffering out of it’s misery. And that’s exactly what the Canucks can do tonight by virtually eliminating the Minnesota Wild’s hopes of making the playoffs w > read more
Flames Splattered All Over Canuck’s Bus Windshield. Lose 4-3
Published on 2011-03-13 00:23:44
Obviously the Calgary Flames didn’t get the memo that the Canucks may bend, but they rarely break as the Canucks school the desperate Flames in how a good team mounts a comeback for the win. The Flames may have gotten out to a quick start, and > read more
Canucks Bring the Party to Calgary & Ask: Who’s Your Daddy?
Published on 2011-03-12 09:40:07
What better way to end a very successful road trip than paying a visit to arch enemy Calgary to dash their hopes of making the playoffs for yet another year? Your right, there isn’t a better way, unless of course you add Chicago to the list. Bu > read more
Wellwood Meant ‘SCARY’ Not Scared as Sharks Tank. Nucks Win in SO 5-4
Published on 2011-03-11 16:59:40
Um yeah, scared? OK, Kyle you believe what you want to believe in your world, but in the real world the Canucks aren’t as scared to lose as they are scary to their opponents! This game had entertainment written all over it from puck drop to fin > read more
‘Scared’ Canucks Travel to San Jose to Face ‘Petrified’ Sharks
Published on 2011-03-10 18:28:51
The logic of former Canuck Kyle Wellwood would have everyone believe the Canucks are too ‘scared’ to lose, especially come playoff time. News flash for you Welly, who isn’t scared to lose come the playoffs? I’m not really sure > read more
Canucks Bring the Hammer in OT, Defeat Coyotes 4-3
Published on 2011-03-09 18:52:41
The Canucks have all but erased any memory of the slump they were in last week by putting together three wins in a row, and none more dramatic than last night’s win in Phoenix. Was there any doubt the Canucks would win this game? Not in my mind > read more
The Bulldog Is On His Way Back
Published on 2011-03-08 20:08:27
Rick Rypien, the Canuck Bulldog is on his way back to the Canucks after being given a leave of absence since November 25. Rick is currently with the farm team, the Manitoba Moose on a conditioning stint to get back in hockey mode. Tuesday afternoon, > read more
The Alpha Dog Rolls Into Phoenix to Take on The Coyotes.
Published on 2011-03-08 18:35:23
After feasting on Duck Sunday afternoon, the Canucks travel to Phoenix to play ‘Kick the Coyote’ as they continue with the third game of their 5 game road trip. ‘Kick the Coyote’ has a nice ring to it don’t ya think? The > read more
It Has Risen! Canucks Pluck the Ducks 3-0
Published on 2011-03-06 22:23:24
Like the beast that rose out of the Pacific Ocean and terrorized the tiny island nation, CanuckZilla has risen and laid waste to Southern California as they complete their 2 game left coast swing with a dominating win over the Ducks of Anaheim by a s > read more
You Will Respect Our Authoritah!: Canucks v. Ducks
Published on 2011-03-06 17:03:46
If the Ducks listen carefully, that is the sound of boot heels clicking as the Vancouver Canucks pay them a visit at Honda Center tonight. The Canucks are ever so close to breaking out of their .500 slump its making my mouth water in anticipation of > read more
Can You Smell It? That’s Victory Baby, Nucks Dump Kings 3-1
Published on 2011-03-05 19:33:59
It took over 40 minutes, but the Canucks are showing glimpses of the team they can be as they muster out a 3-1 a win in LA over the surging Kings. The win is another peak in the wave of the Canucks win one, lose one predicament they find themselves i > read more
Road Trip! Headin’ to Cali to Regroup
Published on 2011-03-05 13:29:02
The Canucks have packed up the Queen Family Truckster and headed out of town for a much needed road trip that will get them somewhat out from under the media microscope that has been picking them to pieces lately. And who doesn’t get up for a r > read more
I’m Not Going to Say it, But the Canucks’ 0-3 Loss To Preds Sucks!
Published on 2011-03-04 07:58:10
Within 1 minute after the puck drop it looked like the Canucks were going to stick it to their opponent and score early and often. But that first minute was a deceiving one as they controlled play in the offensive zone but just couldn’t connect > read more
Canucks Need to Hunt the Hunter
Published on 2011-03-03 20:10:54
Win, loss, win, loss, win is the roller coaster ride the Canucks have been on during their last 10 games. It’s getting a little tiring, and it’s time to put a stop to it, and tonight’s the night against the Nashville Predators. The > read more
Raffi Snipes Goal Against Former Team to Give Canucks Win in SO
Published on 2011-03-02 00:28:48
The Bluejackets looked hungry, and the Canucks looked tired, but it was the home team that prevailed in a 2-1 shootout win. Firstly, Mason Raymond gets the “Atta-Boy” award in tonight’s game as he not only scores the Canucks only go > read more
Blue Jackets at Canucks: It’s Time to Fly Boys!
Published on 2011-03-01 17:13:52
With the gap closing between the league leading Canucks and the pack of hungry wannabes and others fighting for a playoff spot, its time the Canucks open it up a bit and get on another winning streak. And there is no better opponent to start with tha > read more
4th Line a ‘Go’ as Canucks Acquire Higgins and Lapierre
Published on 2011-02-28 18:07:13
Canucks GM Mike Gillis waited for the very last minute before laying his cards on the table as this year’s trade deadline grew near. And as expected, Gillis didn’t touch the existing team chemistry and was able to hopefully find the missi > read more
Canucks Lose to Powerful Bruins 3-1
Published on 2011-02-27 00:29:09
The Canucks’ 55 minute A-Game effort fell just short as they couldn’t solve Tim Thomas’ goaltending and lose by a score of 3-1. This game could have gone either way as both teams battled hard both offensively and defensively, and bo > read more
WARNING: Bears Spotted at Rogers Arena
Published on 2011-02-26 18:58:09
Forget about what you’ve been told by your parents about what to do if attacked by a bear. Don’t play dead, you’ll only end up being an appetizer, but rather fight like hell, like your life depended on it! And that is just what the > read more
Canucks Chase Away the Blues, Win 3-2 (Barely!)
Published on 2011-02-25 17:34:03
The Canucks had more drive, motivation, ambition and ‘want’ in the first period of tonight’s game than they did for the entire 60 minutes against the Canadiens, and it looked as if the Canucks were going to have a laugher against th > read more
Enough With This, Change the Station to Some Blues Already
Published on 2011-02-24 17:35:09
To hear the Habs fans describe it, they make it sound like they just invented the wheel, or sliced bread, or water for that fact! Give it a rest boys and girls, the fact is that yes, the Canadiens beat the Canucks by a slim margin, but its a little e > read more
The Canucks Scrabble Battle Has Proved One Thing…
Published on 2011-02-23 18:45:33
The first ever Vancouver Canucks Scrabble Battle against Canucks forward Tanner Glass, and self proclaimed Intramural Scrabble Champion of the World Harrison Mooney of passittobulis.com fame has come to an end, and a winner has been declared. Harris > read more
Price and Co. Make Selves at Home in Vancouver. Beat Canucks 3-2
Published on 2011-02-23 18:00:22
It didn’t take long for the slumping Canadiens to get back on track and start playing winning hockey again, 6:07 to be exact. And then just to put an exclamtion mark behind the fact that the slump had been bumped, they followed it up with anoth > read more
Habs Come to Town to Beg For Mercy From Strengthened Canucks
Published on 2011-02-22 17:17:31
This is going to be a fun game to watch for a couple of different reasons. Firstly, it’s the Canadiens, and there will be a score to settle with them due to their 2-0 win over the Nucks in November. Nobody shuts out the Canucks without fear of > read more
The NHL Heritage Classic: It’s Been Done Already, to DEATH!
Published on 2011-02-20 02:36:36
Just like a good movie, the NHL Heritage Classic outdoor hockey game is being ruined by one sequel after another. The movie “Jaws”, great. The 4 th sequel, “Jaws: the Revenge”, sucked. The movie “Rocky”, great. The > read more
Canucks Sweep Stars in Series and Win 5-2
Published on 2011-02-20 00:31:21
The sweetest music to a Canucks fan’s ears got lots of play tonight as the Canucks put the slumping Dallas Stars out of their misery tonight by beating them 5-2 in a demonstration of total offensive domination by who other than the Sedins and A > read more
Canucks Take on the Falling Stars of Dallas
Published on 2011-02-19 18:18:50
The Dallas Stars offense is slumping, and the Canucks defense is recovering, could there possibly be any better opponent for the home team right now? Maybe. It all depends on how bad the Stars want to get out of their slump, and how well the Canucks > read more
Bending, Bending, SNAP! Defensive Errors Costly as Preds Win 3-1
Published on 2011-02-17 22:29:37
Coming back from a one goal deficit against the Predators is tough, coming back from 3 goals is damn near impossible as the Canucks found out tonight in Nashville as they lose to the Predators 3-1. One thing about the Predators is they are a damn goo > read more
Predators Will Prey on Canucks Decimated Defence
Published on 2011-02-17 16:42:20
As Star Trek’s Scotty would say, “I don’t know how much more she can take Captain!” as we look at the Canucks defensive corps after losing yet another defenseman. Kevin Bieksa is now out with a broken foot he sustained after blocking a slap s > read more
Schneider Tames the Wild, Canucks Win 4-1
Published on 2011-02-15 23:11:26
The Canucks entered the house of hell tonight looking for a rebound win after last night’s lackluster effort in St. Louis, and even though being badly outshot in the game, the Canucks skated away with a 4-1 win. The Xcel Energy Center has been > read more
Canucks take on Wild, Limping Defence And All
Published on 2011-02-15 07:54:25
OK, lets not kid ourselves the Canucks played awful last night. No pep, no zip, no jump, no nothing. They played like they were on the tail end of 15 game road trip. Tonight’s game with the Wild will be their second game in as many nights, lets > read more
And Then There Were Five (Injured D-Men That Is)
Published on 2011-02-14 23:22:47
When it rains it pours. And for the Canucks defensive corps, its a bloody monsoon with no end of the rain in sight. Added to the injury list is Andrew Alberts, who suffered a broken wrist in tonight’s game against the Blues. Alberts was placed > read more
Luongo Leaves St. Louis With the Blues, Losing 3-2
Published on 2011-02-14 22:12:37
Missouri mud. Thick Missouri mud is what the Canucks looked to be stuck in as they couldn’t get any traction in St. Louis and lose to the Blues by a score of 3-2. What made matters worse was an early, very rare mistake by Roberto Luongo which r > read more
Payback Can be Cantankerous for Luongo, Especially in St.Louis
Published on 2011-02-14 18:15:02
The mighty and powerful Canucks pay a visit to St. Louis to settle a little score with the Blues tonight, and hopefully Roberto Luongo will be leading the charge. The date was December 5th. It was the last time Luongo lost a regulation game, and it w > read more
Mario Lemieux’s Comments Are Disappointing in Wake of NHL Discipline
Published on 2011-02-13 15:09:44
Co-Owner and Hockey Great Mario Lemieux released a statement about the NHL’s punishments handed out after Friday night’s brawl infested hockey game between the Penguins and Islanders, in which he accuses the NHL of “failing” t > read more
NY Islanders Will Need to Get Creative After Fine Levied by NHL
Published on 2011-02-13 12:55:51
In less than 24 hours after the now famous “Pile on the Isle” street fight ended between the NY Islanders and the Pittsburgh Penguins, the NHL has handed out their punishments to the combatants involved. And the hardest hit guy that recei > read more
Canucks Snuff Out Flames 4-2 With a Solid Effort
Published on 2011-02-13 00:25:30
The Canucks proved that they are the big dog in the conference, and reminded the previously surging Calgary Flames that its not them by defeating them 4-2. After losing to the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday night, the Canucks came back with a statement g > read more
Flames at Canucks Preview: Protect This House!
Published on 2011-02-12 09:56:10
With no pun intended, to say the Calgary Flames are hot right now would be a gross understatement, as they have gone 8-0-2 in their last 10 to crawl out of the Northwestern conference’s depths. The Canucks also are a respectable 6-1-3 in their > read more
Holy Goonapalooza on the Island Batman!
Published on 2011-02-11 23:04:27
Alright kids, if you all can’t play nice get out of the sandbox! Something must have been put in the teams’ Gatorade before the game, because it seems the players were big on testosterone and low on temperament as the Islanders and Pengui > read more
Let The Spinnin’ Wheel Spin, Who’s Next?
Published on 2011-02-11 20:50:20
Anybody else have a headache trying to keep track of the Canucks roster lately, especially after the Canucks loss to the Ducks on Wednesday? Your not alone, as it seems as though the Canucks management have a giant spinning wheel they are using to de > read more
All Ducks, Less Nucks tonight as Canucks Lose 4-3
Published on 2011-02-10 00:35:51
Who knew that loosing Ballard to injury earlier in the week would result in a complete Canucks defensive meltdown in tonight’s game against the Ducks, as they lose 4-3 on home ice. And the game wasn’t the only thing the team lost tonight, > read more
Lock and Load as Canucks put Ducks in Their Sights: Preview
Published on 2011-02-09 19:18:23
The pesky Ducks of Anaheim come flying back to Rogers Arena to take on the Canucks in the third meeting of the season between the two. The Canucks are 1-1 in the 4 game series so far with each team getting the win on their home ice, so if history has > read more
NHLPA is Going to Have to Man Up And Start Having Respect For its Players
Published on 2011-02-09 14:13:53
So repeat offender Matt Cooke gets a four game suspension for his brutal blind-side check into the boards of Fedor Tyutin in last night’s game between the Penguins and Blue Jackets. So what? Cooke has played Russian roulette with other player’s > read more
Two Up, One Down And Canucks Defense Will Continue to Go Round
Published on 2011-02-08 21:36:36
Just when the Canucks D was starting to come back together and resemble the strong shutdown unit they once were by finally getting Aaron Rome, and Andrew Alberts back in the lineup. Things were looking up for the Canucks until Keith Ballard’s f > read more
Canucks Let Senators Hang Around Before Downing Them, 4-2
Published on 2011-02-08 00:09:00
The game that started out as, and should have been a laugher for the Canucks ended up being anything but, as the Canucks narrowly escaped with a win against the Senators, beating them 4-2. Racking up a 3 goal lead, only to watch it dwindle to a one > read more
Nothing From Ottawa is What it Seems
Published on 2011-02-07 18:31:13
And that goes for the Ottawa Senators as well, as they roll into town to take on the Canucks after their battle with the hated Blackhawks on Friday night. The Canucks are flying high, as opposed to the near basement dwelling Senators. So this should > read more
Canucks Prevail 4-3 Over Blackhawks in Nailbiter
Published on 2011-02-05 01:31:24
For 60 minutes, the Canucks battled the Blackhawks in see-saw tilt that saw both teams have its chances, but in the end it was the Canucks that outlasted the Blackhawks as they went on to defeat the Hawks 4-3. A lot can be said about the way the game > read more
When Chicago is in Town, It’s ALWAYS Like a Playoff Game
Published on 2011-02-04 16:50:16
Lets forget about the fact that the 1st place Canucks are having a better season so far than the 8th place Blackhawks, because it means nothing. Nor do points in the standings, or wins, losses, ties or any other statistical number you want to throw i > read more
Desert Memories Rekindled
Published on 2011-02-03 20:04:11
Sleep well last night fellow Canuckleheads? Me too, except for the occasional buzzing in my ear from the goal horn that was being replayed in my dream about the Canucks dominating win last night. I mentioned last night, that I felt the Canucks playe > read more
Desert Memories Rekindled
Published on 2011-02-03 20:04:11
Sleep well last night fellow Canuckleheads? Me too, except for the occasional buzzing in my ear from the goal horn that was being replayed in my dream about the Canucks dominating win last night. I mentioned last night, that I felt the Canucks playe > read more
Canucks Leave Carnage in The Desert, Destroy Coyotes 6-0
Published on 2011-02-02 23:50:23
The Coyotes lay lifeless in the middle of the road, not a skid mark in site as the Canucks Bus rolled through town and a 5-0 win over the home team. The Canucks ended their two game road trip going 2-0, by thoroughly dominating their opponent in both > read more
Canucks Leave Carnage in The Desert, Destroy Coyotes 6-0
Published on 2011-02-02 23:50:23
The Coyotes lay lifeless in the middle of the road, not a skid mark in site as the Canucks Bus rolled through town and a 5-0 win over the home team. The Canucks ended their two game road trip going 2-0, by thoroughly dominating their opponent in both > read more
Canucks Hopefully Will Spank the Ugly out of the Coyotes Tonight
Published on 2011-02-02 18:24:37
After playing a solid game in Dallas last night, the Canucks travel to Phoenix to do battle with the Coyotes who squandered a three goal lead to lose to the Sharks last night. Will the Coyotes have enough intestinal fortitude to avenge last nightR > read more
Canucks Hopefully Will Spank the Ugly out of the Coyotes Tonight
Published on 2011-02-02 18:24:37
After playing a solid game in Dallas last night, the Canucks travel to Phoenix to do battle with the Coyotes who squandered a three goal lead to lose to the Sharks last night. Will the Coyotes have enough intestinal fortitude to avenge last nightR > read more
Canucks Shootin’ Stars, Beat Dallas 4-1
Published on 2011-02-01 23:24:10
Not sure if it’s because Keri Lehtonen may have a mental problem when it comes to playing the Canucks, or if its because the Canucks like to stick it to their former coach, Marc Crawford, but whatever it is, the Canucks absolutely own the Dalla > read more
Canucks Shootin’ Stars, Beat Dallas 4-1
Published on 2011-02-01 23:24:10
Not sure if it’s because Keri Lehtonen may have a mental problem when it comes to playing the Canucks, or if its because the Canucks like to stick it to their former coach, Marc Crawford, but whatever it is, the Canucks absolutely own the Dalla > read more
Cody Hodgson To Make Debut Against Stars
Published on 2011-01-31 23:46:51
The much anticipated appearance of Vancouver’s 2008 10th round draft pick Cody Hodgson makes his debut Tuesday night as the Canucks travel to Dallas to take on the Stars. With Alexandre Bolduc still out with a dislocated shoulder, Hodgson will > read more
Cody Hodgson To Make Debut Against Stars
Published on 2011-01-31 23:46:51
The much anticipated appearance of Vancouver’s 2008 10th round draft pick Cody Hodgson makes his debut Tuesday night as the Canucks travel to Dallas to take on the Stars. With Alexandre Bolduc still out with a dislocated shoulder, Hodgson will > read more
Best Thing About All-Star Game is When it Ends
Published on 2011-01-30 18:10:36
Aside from the new format used to determine this years two All-Star teams, the game by itself remained the same unmotivated affair it was last year. The game may be fun for the players, as well as the fans lucky enough to be at the venue for the All- > read more
Best Thing About All-Star Game is When it Ends
Published on 2011-01-30 18:10:36
Aside from the new format used to determine this years two All-Star teams, the game by itself remained the same unmotivated affair it was last year. The game may be fun for the players, as well as the fans lucky enough to be at the venue for the All- > read more
Phil Kessel’s “Mom” Upset Her Boy Was Picked Last
Published on 2011-01-29 18:10:02
The “Mom” I’m referring to here is of course Brian Burke, GM of the Toronto Maple Leafs and now proud Mother of Phil Kessel. It seems Burke has gotten his orthopedic support hose all in a bunch after his pride and joy, the fruit of > read more
Phil Kessel’s “Mom” Upset Her Boy Was Picked Last
Published on 2011-01-29 18:10:02
The “Mom” I’m referring to here is of course Brian Burke, GM of the Toronto Maple Leafs and now proud Mother of Phil Kessel. It seems Burke has gotten his orthopedic support hose all in a bunch after his pride and joy, the fruit of > read more
Ovechkin and Kessel Make All-Star Draft Somewhat Memorable
Published on 2011-01-29 09:50:49
Like every other award show, the 2011 NHL All-Star draft required the viewer to sit through what seemed like an eternity of boredom to get to the most interesting part, and that was to see who didn’t get picked. In the new format drafted by the > read more
Ovechkin and Kessel Make All-Star Draft Somewhat Memorable
Published on 2011-01-29 09:50:49
Like every other award show, the 2011 NHL All-Star draft required the viewer to sit through what seemed like an eternity of boredom to get to the most interesting part, and that was to see who didn’t get picked. In the new format drafted by the > read more
NHL All-Star Snoozapalooza Results (if you care)
Published on 2011-01-28 20:45:03
Try as they might, the NHL tried to generate some renewed enthusiasm for the NHL All Star Game by mixing up the formula a bit by having a draft to determine the two teams. The results of all the hype leading up to the draft ended up being equal to pu > read more
NHL All-Star Snoozapalooza Results (if you care)
Published on 2011-01-28 20:45:03
Try as they might, the NHL tried to generate some renewed enthusiasm for the NHL All Star Game by mixing up the formula a bit by having a draft to determine the two teams. The results of all the hype leading up to the draft ended up being equal to pu > read more
Canucks D-Line Gets Thinner as Edler Needs Back Surgery
Published on 2011-01-28 17:29:18
The Canucks defensive corps is about to face its toughest test this year with yet another defenseman out of the lineup. Ok, its not just another defenceman, but rather the best offensive defenceman on the roster. Alex Edler’s back has decided > read more
Predators Fall Prey to Canucks, Finally. Nucks win 2-1
Published on 2011-01-27 18:35:10
What’s more boring than watching 40 minutes of good defensive hockey? The correct answer would be 60 minutes, but thankfully we didn’t have to endure that as the Canucks and Predators battled evenly for 40 minutes tonight, before busting > read more
Canucks Look for Repeat Performance Against Predators Tonight
Published on 2011-01-26 17:47:58
So just how exactly would one follow up an impressive performance like the Canucks against the Stars on Monday night? Of course the optimist would easily say, “with another one!” But the pessimist will undoubtedly err on the side of cauti > read more
Happy 50th Birthday Wayne!
Published on 2011-01-26 01:01:39
Its the Great One’s birthday today, and its another milestone as he turns 50! Happy Birthday Wayne, and thank you for all you’ve given to the great game of hockey as well as to us hockey fans! For all the Great One has done for the game, > read more
Slump Busted & Statement Made, Now Where For the Canucks?
Published on 2011-01-25 21:03:55
The Canucks ended their 4 game losing streak in a big way last night by making a statement about what kind of team they are by destroying the Dallas Stars 7-1 on Rogers Arena ice. To coin a phrase from Twitter celebrity @BizNasty2point0 (aka Paul Bis > read more
Canucks Brightly Outshine Stars, Win 7-1
Published on 2011-01-24 23:56:45
Less passing, more shooting and a solid 60 minutes is what the Canucks delivered tonight in their 7-1 romping of the Pacific Division leading Dallas Stars. The Canucks came out and made a statement to the Stars, that they were done pussy footin’ > read more
Canucks Brightly Outshine Stars, Win 7-1
Published on 2011-01-24 23:56:45
Less passing, more shooting and a solid 60 minutes is what the Canucks delivered tonight in their 7-1 romping of the Pacific Division leading Dallas Stars. The Canucks came out and made a statement to the Stars, that they were done pussy footin’ > read more
Thomas Gradin Inducted into Vancouver Canucks Ring of Honour
Published on 2011-01-24 20:45:41
From Canucks.comOne of Vancouver’s first European-born players, Gradin played eight of his nine NHL seasons in a Vancouver Canucks uniform from 1978.79 to 1985.86. He finished second in scoring in his rookie season, recording 51 points (20-31-51) i > read more
Will Canucks Shine against Stars Tonight at Rogers Arena?
Published on 2011-01-24 18:09:10
The big question to ask at this point is, “who on the Canucks want to win tonight’s game aganst the Pacific division leading Dallas Stars? It’s a good question to ask because all we’ve heard about in post game interviews from > read more
Will Canucks Shine against Stars Tonight at Rogers Arena?
Published on 2011-01-24 18:09:10
The big question to ask at this point is, “who on the Canucks want to win tonight’s game aganst the Pacific division leading Dallas Stars? It’s a good question to ask because all we’ve heard about in post game interviews from > read more
Nabokov Gets Reminded Who is Ultimately the Boss
Published on 2011-01-23 03:32:26
Either you agree or disagree with the NHL’s waiver process, but like it or not the rule is the rule. And for the second time this week, the process has not only shafted another NHL team from getting the player it wants, but it also shafted the > read more
Nabokov Gets Reminded Who is Ultimately the Boss
Published on 2011-01-23 03:32:26
Either you agree or disagree with the NHL’s waiver process, but like it or not the rule is the rule. And for the second time this week, the process has not only shafted another NHL team from getting the player it wants, but it also shafted the > read more
Luongo: “Maybe I’ll start working at it a little more in practice”
Published on 2011-01-23 03:02:53
Excuse me, did I hear that right? When asked after Saturday night’s shoot out loss to the Calgary Flames about the shot Luongo may or may not have let in, he said (referring to shoot outs), “Shootouts are shootouts. Maybe I’ll start > read more
Luongo: “Maybe I’ll start working at it a little more in practice”
Published on 2011-01-23 03:02:53
Excuse me, did I hear that right? When asked after Saturday night’s shoot out loss to the Calgary Flames about the shot Luongo may or may not have let in, he said (referring to shoot outs), “Shootouts are shootouts. Maybe I’ll start > read more
Canucks Get Burned in Shootout, Lose to Flames 3-4
Published on 2011-01-23 01:00:38
In what seems like a perpetual movie loop of Bill Murray in Groundhog Day, the Canucks again lose after regulation as the Flames refuse to be snuffed out and hang on for the 3-4 shoot-out win. Get the popcorn, cue the movie and settle in for a popul > read more
Canucks Get Burned in Shootout, Lose to Flames 3-4
Published on 2011-01-23 01:00:38
In what seems like a perpetual movie loop of Bill Murray in Groundhog Day, the Canucks again lose after regulation as the Flames refuse to be snuffed out and hang on for the 3-4 shoot-out win. Get the popcorn, cue the movie and settle in for a popul > read more
Canucks Game Plan Against Flames is Simple, Or Is It?
Published on 2011-01-22 12:19:30
The game plan against the Calgary Flames is a simple one, its the execution that’s the tricky part. The goal starved Canucks will host the recently abundant goal scoring Flames tonight, and one thing is for certain and that is one team is going > read more
Canucks Game Plan Against Flames is Simple, Or Is It?
Published on 2011-01-22 12:19:30
The game plan against the Calgary Flames is a simple one, its the execution that’s the tricky part. The goal starved Canucks will host the recently abundant goal scoring Flames tonight, and one thing is for certain and that is one team is going > read more
Canucks Continue to Tread Water, Lose to Sharks in Shoot Out 1-2
Published on 2011-01-21 00:34:23
For the second straight game, the Canucks fail to pull the trigger and lose after regulation, this time to the San Jose Sharks 1-2. Again the Canucks show dominance for the first period, but was unable to keep up the pressure to dominate the remainin > read more
Canucks Continue to Tread Water, Lose to Sharks in Shoot Out 1-2
Published on 2011-01-21 00:34:23
For the second straight game, the Canucks fail to pull the trigger and lose after regulation, this time to the San Jose Sharks 1-2. Again the Canucks show dominance for the first period, but was unable to keep up the pressure to dominate the remainin > read more
Canucks Back Home to Take on Sharks:Preview
Published on 2011-01-20 19:09:20
The Canucks return home to take on the San Jose Sharks after going 2-2-1 on a five game road trip that started to show some cracks in the team’s armor, cracks that hopefully can be fully repaired by a 4 game home-stand before the All-Star break > read more
Canucks Back Home to Take on Sharks:Preview
Published on 2011-01-20 19:09:20
The Canucks return home to take on the San Jose Sharks after going 2-2-1 on a five game road trip that started to show some cracks in the team’s armor, cracks that hopefully can be fully repaired by a 4 game home-stand before the All-Star break > read more
Why Wellwood Carries Near Celebrity Status With Canucks Fans
Published on 2011-01-19 20:02:11
With the amount of press Kyle Wellwood has been getting in the Canucks fan circles lately, you would almost think he was rejoining the Canucks after a lengthy absence due to injury. But the fact is he is coming back to the NHL after a brief stint in > read more
Why Wellwood Carries Near Celebrity Status With Canucks Fans
Published on 2011-01-19 20:02:11
With the amount of press Kyle Wellwood has been getting in the Canucks fan circles lately, you would almost think he was rejoining the Canucks after a lengthy absence due to injury. But the fact is he is coming back to the NHL after a brief stint in > read more
Canucks Blow 3 Leads, Lose to AVs in OT 3-4
Published on 2011-01-18 23:19:25
The game started out looking like the powerful Canucks of 14 days ago by scoring early on the power play, then effectively shutting the Avalanche down for nearly the rest of the third period. But after the Avalanche tied the game up at 15:41 of the f > read more
Canucks Blow 3 Leads, Lose to AVs in OT 3-4
Published on 2011-01-18 23:19:25
The game started out looking like the powerful Canucks of 14 days ago by scoring early on the power play, then effectively shutting the Avalanche down for nearly the rest of the third period. But after the Avalanche tied the game up at 15:41 of the f > read more
Wellwood Goes From Blue(s) to Teal in Waiver Fiasco
Published on 2011-01-18 19:37:05
Less than 24 hours after signing a 1 year deal with the St. Louis, Kyle Wellwood was picked up by the San Jose Sharks as he cleared waivers. So St.Louis does the leg work, signs Wellwood to a contract to play for the Blues, then San Jose comes in and > read more
New Faces & Lineup Changes as the Canucks Face the Avs
Published on 2011-01-18 17:23:57
When you are going to stir the pot, you might as well get in their with both feet and really give it a good stir, and this is just what coach V has done for tonight’s game against the Avalanche. The changes are brought on partly because of inj > read more
The Guardian Project’s ‘Canuck’ Could Be Worse…
Published on 2011-01-17 19:58:05
OK, firstly let me state that I am not a comic book connoisseur, in fact I’ve been removed from the comic book scene for a few decades now. I do however still have an appreciation for the artistry that goes into some of these comics, which lead > read more
Wellwood to Wear NHL Blue Again. St. Louis Blue That Is
Published on 2011-01-17 18:28:10
Ex-Canuck Kyle Wellwood has been given another kick at the NHL cat today by the St. Louis Blues. Wellwood spent the exhibition season with the Phoenix Coyotes, and after not making the team spent the first part of the season playing in the KHL for t > read more
Canucks Perform Faceplant in Minnesota, Lose 0-4
Published on 2011-01-16 20:00:36
For the second time this season at Xcel Energy Center Drain, the Canucks come into town as the better team, but leave bloodied and humbled as they lose 4-0 to the Wild. This was also the second straight game that Cory Schneider has lost when the tea > read more
Ballard Goes Extra Mile to Prank Teammate
Published on 2011-01-16 15:30:33
Who doesn’t like a good practical joke now and then? And for a hockey team it helps keep things upbeat in the dressing room when the team is struggling, but when the team is winning, as the Canucks are, it is just down right fun! Canucks D-Man > read more
Canucks Aim to Tame the Wild at Xcel Energy Center
Published on 2011-01-16 11:55:20
The Minnesota Wild fans haven’t exactly had anything to go wild over for a while now since their team has now lost three straight games, thanks in large part to losing their no.1 goalie Niklas Backstrom to a groin injury, and their sieve backup > read more
When Is “A” Backup Goalie not “The” Backup Goalie?
Published on 2011-01-16 10:24:57
When his name is Cory Schneider, and his team is heading into a building where the starter absolutely sucks. Backup Cory Schneider has been playing lights out netminding this year, and has definitely earned more ice time, especially in tonight’ > read more
The Beat Goes On, Canucks Top Caps 4-2
Published on 2011-01-14 21:09:19
After a solid 50 minute effort, the Canucks made a prophet out of Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau, by making good on his prediction that if the Capitals “weren’t at the top of their game, they were going to have their asses handed to them.& > read more
With MSG in the Rear View, Time to Slap the Caps, the One Toothed Dog
Published on 2011-01-14 16:07:53
After the 1 goal loss last night to the Rangers, its time to forget about Lundqvist and his merry band of shot blocking defencemen and turn the attention to the Washington Capitals. The Canucks are a strong, deep team who have been able to come out > read more
NY State of Mind Dooms Canucks Point Streak. Lose 1-0
Published on 2011-01-13 21:20:23
In what can only be described as a bad New York State of Mind, where the Canucks for the second straight game in New York, come out flat in the second period and let the opposing team control the game, and this time resulting in a loss for the visiti > read more
Canucks at Rangers: Preview of the Hate to Come
Published on 2011-01-13 17:56:47
There is something about the New York Rangers that strikes a chord with the Canucks, and its fans. It runs deeper than the whole Messier fiasco, its just something about them that makes them easy to hate, but what is it? Maybe its the swagger because > read more
Spin on Spin-o-Rama Shootout Goals is Spinning Out of Control
Published on 2011-01-12 19:53:04
“He said she said,” is what this argument is boiling down to. The argument on 1:) if “spin” moves or “turn your back on the goalie” moves should be legal in shootouts, and 2:) if such moves are deemed “disres > read more
Canucks Scare Out a S.O. Win in Long Island Mausoleum, 4-3
Published on 2011-01-11 22:36:51
For a team with so much firepower, its hard to understand how a team like the New York Islanders could take the Canucks to a shootout to decide the outcome of a game. But it happened tonight as the Canucks came out in the second period and seemed con > read more
Canucks Scare Out a S.O. Win in Long Island Mausoleum, 4-3
Published on 2011-01-11 22:36:51
For a team with so much firepower, its hard to understand how a team like the New York Islanders could take the Canucks to a shootout to decide the outcome of a game. But it happened tonight as the Canucks came out in the second period and seemed con > read more
Isles Will Need Paranormal Help as They Welcome Streaking Canucks
Published on 2011-01-11 13:43:24
Gone are the heady days of the early eighgties when the New york Islanders put their dynasty stamp on being the League’s cream of the crop. Now all that remains is the name of the team, the name of the Colisseum, and the “perpetual rebuilding tag > read more
Isles Will Need Paranormal Help as They Welcome Streaking Canucks
Published on 2011-01-11 13:43:24
Gone are the heady days of the early eighgties when the New york Islanders put their dynasty stamp on being the League’s cream of the crop. Now all that remains is the name of the team, the name of the Colisseum, and the “perpetual rebuilding tag > read more
Can You Tell This Goalie is in the Groove?
Published on 2011-01-09 19:02:05
Either this young goaltender has an iPod stuffed in his helmet, or he really is in the groove! Either way, it looks like he’s having fun, and isn’t that what it’s all about? GHTime Code(s): nc > read more
Can You Tell This Goalie is in the Groove?
Published on 2011-01-09 19:02:05
Either this young goaltender has an iPod stuffed in his helmet, or he really is in the groove! Either way, it looks like he’s having fun, and isn’t that what it’s all about? GHTime Code(s): nc > read more
The Great Sedin Robbery and Other Notable Highlights
Published on 2011-01-09 17:14:18
Win or loose, there is something about a good hard fought game hockey that leaves bits and pieces of the game rolling around in your head like a personal highlight real. And even though the Canucks couldn’t quite pull off the win last night aga > read more
The Great Sedin Robbery and Other Notable Highlights
Published on 2011-01-09 17:14:18
Win or loose, there is something about a good hard fought game hockey that leaves bits and pieces of the game rolling around in your head like a personal highlight real. And even though the Canucks couldn’t quite pull off the win last night aga > read more
Depleted Wings Outlast Canucks to Win in Shootout
Published on 2011-01-09 00:36:39
The problem with a winning streak is sooner or later its gotta come to an end, and tonight it was time for the Canucks streak to end as they lose in the shootout to the Red Wings 1-2. In a clash between two titan teams battling for the top spot the > read more
Depleted Wings Outlast Canucks to Win in Shootout
Published on 2011-01-09 00:36:39
The problem with a winning streak is sooner or later its gotta come to an end, and tonight it was time for the Canucks streak to end as they lose in the shootout to the Red Wings 1-2. In a clash between two titan teams battling for the top spot the > read more
Fan Pays Homage to Ryan Kesler’s Hat Trick
Published on 2011-01-08 18:22:31
When a fellow Canucks fan threw out a challenge during last night’s Canucks Oilers game that he would imbibe in some Haggis and some nasty Peat Scotch if Ryan Kesler scored a hat trick, I’m pretty sure that somewhere in the back of his mi > read more
Fan Pays Homage to Ryan Kesler’s Hat Trick
Published on 2011-01-08 18:22:31
When a fellow Canucks fan threw out a challenge during last night’s Canucks Oilers game that he would imbibe in some Haggis and some nasty Peat Scotch if Ryan Kesler scored a hat trick, I’m pretty sure that somewhere in the back of his mi > read more
Locked and Loaded on Red Wings Tonight
Published on 2011-01-08 17:48:20
Playtime is over for the Canucks after romping over the struggling Flames and Oilers, its time to get serious as a real hockey team comes to town tonight in the Detroit Red Wings. The facts are clear. The Canucks and the Red Wings are the cream of t > read more
Locked and Loaded on Red Wings Tonight
Published on 2011-01-08 17:48:20
Playtime is over for the Canucks after romping over the struggling Flames and Oilers, its time to get serious as a real hockey team comes to town tonight in the Detroit Red Wings. The facts are clear. The Canucks and the Red Wings are the cream of t > read more
Luongo’s “Failure” Laughable
Published on 2011-01-08 13:04:10
It seems things can never get good enough for some media outlets that cover the Vancouver Canucks. If its not one thing, its another as some reporters seem to be fishing for “sensational” stories in an attempt to take some of the shine of > read more
Luongo’s “Failure” Laughable
Published on 2011-01-08 13:04:10
It seems things can never get good enough for some media outlets that cover the Vancouver Canucks. If its not one thing, its another as some reporters seem to be fishing for “sensational” stories in an attempt to take some of the shine of > read more
Canucks Play With then Destroy Oilers 6-1
Published on 2011-01-08 00:11:53
Like a cat, the Canucks played with their prey for 20 minutes before getting bored and destroying their unwitting victim, the Edmonton Oilers 6-1. The Oilers chances were slim to nil of beating the Canucks, let alone even hanging close with the high > read more
Canucks Play With then Destroy Oilers 6-1
Published on 2011-01-08 00:11:53
Like a cat, the Canucks played with their prey for 20 minutes before getting bored and destroying their unwitting victim, the Edmonton Oilers 6-1. The Oilers chances were slim to nil of beating the Canucks, let alone even hanging close with the high > read more
Welcome, Oilers to the Schoolhouse that is Rogers Arena
Published on 2011-01-07 19:43:49
Remember the days when Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier, Grant Fuhr, and the rest of the Oilers entourage would step on the ice and the opposing team would simultaneously shit their pants? Well, that was in the hay-day of the Oilers dominant years, years > read more
Welcome, Oilers to the Schoolhouse that is Rogers Arena
Published on 2011-01-07 19:43:49
Remember the days when Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier, Grant Fuhr, and the rest of the Oilers entourage would step on the ice and the opposing team would simultaneously shit their pants? Well, that was in the hay-day of the Oilers dominant years, years > read more
Flames a Mere Speedbump as Canucks Roll to 3-1 Win
Published on 2011-01-06 00:00:29
Once again the question needs to be answered by the Flames, “Who’s your Daddy?” And it was Ryan Kesler that asked the question 70 seconds into the first period by capatilizing on a bad giveaway by Olli Jokinen and wristing a shot pa > read more
Flames Come to Town Looking for a Rebound Game. RIIIIIGHT!
Published on 2011-01-05 19:59:29
The Canucks are hot right, so hot in fact that they are atop the standings in the League. By comparison, the Flames are a mere ember as they roll into Rogers Arena with an 18-19 record and are close enough to the bottom they can feel the Oilers’ > read more
All Star Voting Leaves More Questions than Answers
Published on 2011-01-04 23:36:22
I don’t get it. The results of the All-Star Game voting leave me scratching my head and asking “where the hell were the Canuck fans when it came time to show support for the Canucks stars?” Truthfully, I’m a little confused a > read more
All Star Voting Leaves More Questions than Answers
Published on 2011-01-04 23:36:22
I don’t get it. The results of the All-Star Game voting leave me scratching my head and asking “where the hell were the Canuck fans when it came time to show support for the Canucks stars?” Truthfully, I’m a little confused a > read more
The Vegas Vortex Leaves Me Searching for Clues
Published on 2011-01-04 19:18:48
Landing in Las Vegas on December 29 for a week long getaway/party to bring in 2011 has left me in a sort of “Alice in Wonderland Haze” now that I am back home and awaiting my work week to start anew. The most blaring question I need answe > read more
The Vegas Vortex Leaves Me Searching for Clues
Published on 2011-01-04 19:18:48
Landing in Las Vegas on December 29 for a week long getaway/party to bring in 2011 has left me in a sort of “Alice in Wonderland Haze” now that I am back home and awaiting my work week to start anew. The most blaring question I need answe > read more
Luongo’s and the Canucks Family Welcome a New Member
Published on 2011-01-04 15:03:18
Roberto Luongo is the second Vancouver Canuck father to announce the addition of another member to the Canucks family. Gianni Antonio Luongo was born to proud parents Roberto and Gina Luongo on Wednesday December 29th in Miami. Gianni is Luongo̵ > read more
Luongo’s and the Canucks Family Welcome a New Member
Published on 2011-01-04 15:03:18
Roberto Luongo is the second Vancouver Canuck father to announce the addition of another member to the Canucks family. Gianni Antonio Luongo was born to proud parents Roberto and Gina Luongo on Wednesday December 29th in Miami. Gianni is Luongo̵ > read more
Flyers Neanderthal Jody Shelley Gives Team Black Eye
Published on 2010-12-29 10:59:15
Who doesn’t like a good dust up from time to time in a heated hockey game? Its as much a part of the game as reminding the referees on the ice that the only thing standing between them and a job as the back-up fry guy at the local burger joint > read more
Unstoppable Canucks Slay the Beast that is the Flyers
Published on 2010-12-29 00:18:32
Ryan Kesler, the heavy footed driver of the Canuck bus put an exclamation mark behind the fact that the Canucks are his team by leading them to a convincing win over the Philadelphia Flyers at Rogers Arena. The 6-2 win over the Flyers also broke a 21 > read more
Canucks Battle Beast of the East in bid to end Flyers Dominance
Published on 2010-12-28 18:19:17
Tonight’s game for all intents and purposes will be the Mother test of all tests for the Canucks so far this season as they take on the Philadelphia Flyers at Rogers Arena. Not only does Philadelphia bring an almost identical record as the Can > read more