Bruins, Canucks both Optimistic for a Final W
By Alexander Monaghan President There are many storylines tonight but the actual game is the story. We can focus on [...]
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Categories: Boston Bruins, Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Vancouver Canucks, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Adam McQuaid, Alain Vigneault, Alex Burrows, Alexander Edler, Andrew Alberts, Andrew Ference, Boston Bruins, Chris Kelly, Chris Tanev, Christian Ehrhoff, Christopher Higgins, Claude Julien, Cory Schneider, Daniel Paille, Daniel Sedin, David Krejci, Dennis Seidenberg, Gregory Campbell, Henrik Sedin, Jannik Hansen, Jeff Tambellini, Johnny Boychuk, Jonathan Toews, Jordan Caron, Kevin Bieksa, Manny Malhotra, Mason Raymond, Maxim Lapierre, Michael Ryder, Milan Lucic, Montreal Canadiens, Nathan Horton, President's Trophy, Raffi Torres, Rich Peverley, Rick Bowness, Roberto Luongo, Rogers Arena, Ryan Kesler, Sami Salo, stanley cup, Tanner Glass, Tomas Kaberle, Tyler Seguin, Vancouver Canucks, Victor Oreskovich, Zdeno Chara
Are These Canucks as Strong as Last Year’s Blackhawks?
By Alexander Monaghan President Every year the formula changes. After last season, general managers around the League believed they could [...]
Read more...Categories: Chicago Blackhawks, Vancouver Canucks, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Aaron Rome, Adam Burish, Alain Vigneault, Alex Bolduc, Alex Burrows, Alexander Edler, Anaheim Ducks, Andrew Alberts, Andrew Ladd, Antti Niemi, Ben Eager, Boston Bruins, Brent Seabrook, Brent Sopel, Brian Campbell, Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks, Chris Tanev, Christian Ehrhoff, Christopher Higgins, Claude Julien, Colorado Avalanche, Corey Crawford, Cristobal Huet, Dan Hamhuis, Dave Bolland, Duncan Keith, Dustin Byfuglien, Jannik Hansen, Jeff Tambellini, Joel Quenneville, John Madden, Jonathan Toews, Jordan Hendry, Keith Ballard, Kevin Bieksa, Kris Versteeg, Manny Malhotra, Marian Hossa, Mason Raymond, Maxim Lapierre, Michael Leighton, Mikael Samuelsson, Montreal Canadiens, Nick Boynton, Niklas Hjalmarsson, Northwest Division, Patrick Kane, Patrick Sharp, Philadelphia Flyers, Raffi Torres, Roberto Luongo, Ryan Kesler, Sami Salo, St. Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Lightning, Tanner Glass, The Sedin Twins, Tim Thomas, Tomas Kopecky, Troy Brouwer, Vancouver Canucks, Victor Oreskovich
Canucks clinch 3rd straight NW Division title, but lose Malhotra
On March 16 the Canucks clinched their 3rd straight Northwest Division title when they beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-2, but lost Manny Malhotra to an injury.
Categories: Vancouver Canucks, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Alexandre Burrows, Daniel Sedin, Henrik Sedin, Kevin Beiksa, Manny Malhotra, Steven Stamkos, Tanner Glass
Canucks GM Gillis weaves his magic
It was clear that Vancouver Canucks GM Mike Gillis was pleased with his team, but NHLHS NHL correspondent Bill Kellett dicusses why the Nuck's GM made the depth moves he did.
Categories: Trade Rumors, Vancouver Canucks, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Chris Higgins, Evan Oberg, Joel Perrault, Mason Raymond, Mike Gillis, NHL, Tanner Glass, trade deadline
Pain in the Glass
The Vancouver Canucks have risen to the top of NHL this year, NHLHS correspondent Bill Kellett takes a look at unsung hero in Tanner Glass.
Categories: Vancouver Canucks, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Mats Sundin, Mike Gillis, NHL, Pavol Demitra, Steve Bernier, Tanner Glass, Vancouver Canucks
Canucks shutout Chicago, run win streak to 4 games
The Canucks, in the midst of another winning streak, have stayed atop the NW Division by beating division rivals Colorado and Calgary as well as getting the Shark and Blackhawk monkeys off their backs.
Categories: Calgary Flames, Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, San Jose Sharks, Vancouver Canucks, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Alexandre Burrows, Christian Erhoff, Craig Anderson, Dan Hamhuis, Daniel Sedin, Douglass Murray, Henrik Sedin, JannikHansen, Jeff Tambellini, Keith Ballard, Kevin Bieksa, Mason Raymond, Mikael Samuelsson, Raffi Torres, Rick Rypien, Roberto Luongo, Ryan Kesler, Sami Salo, Scott Nichol, Tanner Glass, Thomas Kopecky, Tim Jackman
Canucks take 2 out of 3 on Eastern Canadian swing
Heading into the road trip, the Canucks had won a season high 6 games in a row and had climbed to the top of the Northwest Division after a tepid start to the season. Unfortunately that streak would come to an end as their road woes continued in a 2-0 loss the Canadiens.
Categories: Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, St. Louis Blues, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Aaron Rome, Alexandre Burrows, Andrew Alberts, Carey Price, Dan Hamhuis, Daniel Sedin, Fredrik Sjostrom, Jaroslav Halak, Keith Ballard, Mario Bliznak, Mason Raymond, Mikhail Grabovski, Nazem Kadri, Pascal Leclaire, Phil Kessel, Roberto Luongo, Ryan Kesler, Tanner Glass
Canucks roster settled (for now)
The Vancouver Canucks finally settle on a roster for opening night.
Categories: Florida Panthers, Minnesota Wild, Vancouver Canucks, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Aaron Rome, Alexander Edler, Alexandre Bolduc, Alexandre Burrows, Andrew Alberts, Andrew Peters, Christian Erhoff, Cody Hodgson, Cory Schneider, Dan Hamhuis, Daniel Sedin, Darcy Hordichuk, Eddie Lack, Guillaume Desbiens, Henrik Sedin, Jannik Hansen, Keith Ballard, Kevin Bieksa, Lee Sweatt, Manny Malhotra, Mason Raymond, Mikael Samuelsson, Peter Schaefer, Raffi Torres, Rick Rypien, Roberto Luongo, Ryan Kesler, Ryan Parent, Sami Salo, Shane O'Brien, Steve Tambellini, Tanner Glass
Canucks season preview: Line combinations
With the recent signing of the gritty and versatile Raffi Torres, the Canucks have a full compliment of NHL level forwards for the upcoming season. Aside from Cody Hodgson, who needs to have a fantastic camp, players like Jordan Schroeder, Alexandre Bolduc, Sergei Shirokov, Mario Bliznak, and Viktor Oreskevich are long-shots to make the opening day roster.
Categories: Vancouver Canucks, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Aaron Rome, Alexander Edler, Alexandre Bolduc, Alexandre Burrows, Andrew Alberts, Christian Ehrhoff, Cody Hodgson, Dan Hamhuis, Daniel Sedin, Darcy Hordichuk, Henrik Sedin, Jannik Hansen, Jordan Schroeder, Keith Ballard, Kevin Bieksa, Manny Malhotra, Mario Bliznak, Mason Raymond, Mikael Samuelsson, Raffi Torres, Rick Rypien, Ryan Kesler, Sami Salo, Sergei Shirokov, Shane O’Brien, Tanner Glass, Viktor Oreskevich
Canucks season preview: Sizing up the roster
GM Mike Gillis didn’t waste anytime making changes to a Vancouver team that has bowed out in the 2nd round of the playoffs 2 yeas in a row. His first move was to send the Canucks 2nd round pick, Steve Bernier, and Michael Grabner to the Florida Panthers for Keith Ballard and Victor Oreskivich.
Categories: Dallas Stars, Florida Panthers, Nashville Predators, Vancouver Canucks, Washington Capitals, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Aaron Rome, Alexander Edler, Alexandre Bolduc, Alexandre Burrows, and Darcy Hordichuk, Andrew Alberts, Andrew Raycroft, Christian Erhoff, Cody Hodgson, Cory Schneider, Dan Hamhuis, Daniel Sedin, Henrik Sedin, Ian Clark, Jannik Hansen, Joel Perrault, Jordan Schroeder, Keith Ballard, Kevin Bieksa, Kyle Wellwood, Manny Malhotra, Mario Bliznak, Mason Raymond, Michael Grabner, Mikael Samuelsson, Mike Gillis, Rick Rypien, Robert Luongo, Roland Melanson, Ryan Johnson, Ryan Kesler, Ryan Suter, Sami Salo, Sergei Shirokov, Shane O’Brien, Shea Weber, Steve Bernier, Tanner Glass, Tomas Fleischmann, Victor Oreskivich
Captain Disappointment
NHLHS writers Brandon Augienello and Anthony Curatolo discuss the downfall of Roberto Luongo and the Vancouver Canucks. Last night for [...]
Read more...Categories: Chicago Blackhawks, Vancouver Canucks, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Alex Edler, Chicago Blackhawks, deja vu, Dustin Byfuglien, Kris Versteeg, Michael Grabner, Pavol Demitra, Rick Rypien, Roberto Luongo, Ryan Kesler, Sami Salo, Tanner Glass, Troy Brouwer, Yogi Berra
Friday NHL Morning Papers (Western Conference)
(hat tip to the boys of Illegal Curve. Thanks to their amazing class and their blessing to take over this feature [...]
Read more...Categories: [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Alain Vigneault, Alex Bolduc, Chris Mason, Cristobal Huet, Dan Boyle, Daniel Winnik, Darcy Hordichuk, Darcy Tucker, Drew Miller, Evgeni Malkin, James Vandermeer, John Scott, Mike Modano, Nicklas Lidstrom, Pat Quinn, Ryan O'Reilly, Sidney Crosby, T.J. Oshie, Tanner Glass, Todd McLellan, Vernon Fiddler
