Posts Tagged ‘Vancouver Canucks’

What’s the deal with signing Willie Mitchell?

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Last year that player seemed to be Alex Tanguay a player coming off injury but who has showed the league that he could play in his role. This season, that free agent happens to be former Minnesota Wild and Vancouver Canucks defenseman Willie Mitchell.

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2 comments - What do you think?  Posted by Alexander Monaghan - August 19, 2010 at 4:03 pm

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The Draft With Little Fanfare

NHLHS Entry Draft Correspondent Mike Murangi recaps what was the NHL Entry Draft weekend from Los Angeles.

Staples Center, Los Angeles Ca,- The 2010 NHL entry draft was one of the dullest drafts in recent memory.  Going into Friday, there were two large trades, and several star players on the block.  After Friday, every one of those players were still with their current clubs.

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by Anthony Curatolo - July 2, 2010 at 6:55 pm

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Blackhawks and Thrashers: Wheelin’ and Dealin’

NHLHS Chicago Blackhawks Correspondent Ryan Hackett and his thoughts on the blockbuster deal made between the Hawks and the Atlanta Thrashers.
Now Playing: Pearl Jam – Live at the Gorge
OK, so according to league sources, this trade has been made official.
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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by Ryan Hackett - June 23, 2010 at 11:45 pm

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Blackhawks Taking Maturity to Another Level

NHLHS Chicago Blackhawks Correspondent, Ryan Hackett, discusses how the Hawks have grown to a level of maturity that is hard to match, especially this season.

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The Chicago Blackhawks have undergone more transformations in the last three seasons than a reality television star on a plastic surgery shopping spree, and yet their latest one has been the most essential to their post-season success.  The team has recovered from a rocky start in the 2010 second season to become one of the best finishing teams in the NHL.

Knowing how to close games is a characteristic of championship teams in every sport on every level of athletics.  It seems that the Blackhawks have learned how to accomplish that at an alarming rate mostly within this post-season.  For instance, take a look at the first series against the Nashville Predators.  Out of the Blackhawks 17 goals in the series, only four of them came in the third period or overtime, a mild 23%.  The Hawks saw that, and raised it in the following two series, as they notched totals hovering around the 47% mark in both of the following series (11 of 23 against the Vancouver Canucks, and 6 of 13 against the San Jose Sharks) which both also eventually led to series victories for the Chicago squad.

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3 comments - What do you think?  Posted by Ryan Hackett - May 25, 2010 at 10:43 am

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Blackhawks and Canucks Round Two: Electric Boogaloo

NHLHS Chicago Blackhawks Correspondent Ryan Hackett breaks down the second round series between the Hawks and Vancouver Canucks.
After a good test facing a pesky Nashville Predators in Round One, the Chicago Blackhawks start a much anticipated rematch with the Vancouver Canucks Saturday night on Chicago’s west side.  The Blackhawks should use the series against the Predators as well as last year’s Western Conference Semi-final against the Canucks to learn a lot about themselves and do the right things to secure a second straight trip to the Conference Finals.
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4 comments - What do you think?  Posted by Ryan Hackett - April 30, 2010 at 12:29 pm

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Pros & Cons: Vancouver Canucks vs. Chicago Blackhawks

Our newest feature, Pros and Cons, holds a debate between two of our featured writers as they make an argument for each team in the series.  We will continue this series throughout the playoffs as we delve deeper into how these two teams will fare against each other.

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by Ryan Hackett - at 10:10 am

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And Now The Pressures On, The Heat Is Rising… Tonight There’s Something In The Air (Black In ST Louis)

I,personally, should have known this game was doomed when I was screaming GET OFF MY GOALTENDER..and realized I was screaming at my own Defense. And then I realized how many mistakes had already been made 1/2 way through the game but none of them by Randy Jones.. Immediately, I started looking at flight prices to Los Angeles, AGAIN. Then I cried.

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by Susan Crosby - April 25, 2010 at 5:09 pm

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NHL Conspiracy Theories: Allegations and Facts

NHLHS writer David Strehle takes a look at Conspiracy Theories regarding certain NHL teams as fans, players, and even coaches are getting into the act.

NHL fans are a passionate lot, and the postseason seems to magnify the emotions of even the most casual of fans.

But it seems that some extremely passionate supporters are becoming paranoid, especially when they appear to be looking through glasses that are in the shape of their rooting interest’s logo.

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5 comments - What do you think?  Posted by Dave Strehle - April 21, 2010 at 6:30 am

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Follow The Underdog, Hold On His Collar Tight- Kaiser Chiefs, Off With Their Heads!

Follow the underdog, hold on his collar tight

-Kaiser Chiefs- Off With Their Heads (2008)

This is the song of the blog <and part of the next> because I think it is just that fitting.. plus the name of the cd it is from.. HEH. <save the line that ends the blog>

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by Susan Crosby - April 15, 2010 at 8:46 pm

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Choose Your Own Adventure…

How about I jinx the entire playoffs… and claim ignorance for my sins? Hey look… the last time the LA Kings were in the playoffs this was simple… I WANTED the Detroit Red Wings… I was living with a fan… In 1993, it was so freaking unexpected, that who gave a crap what opponent came next…. HA! So this is not only a long time coming… it is a new territory… so I claim ignorance in stirring the wrath of the Hockey Gods … and should a punishment HAVE TO rain down on me… just leave my boys out of it, mmmk? They know NOT what I do.... Bring on.... Did you think we were just giving that away?? Uh. No.

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4 comments - What do you think?  Posted by Susan Crosby - April 7, 2010 at 5:13 pm

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Close, But…

There will be no post-season play for the Anaheim Ducks this year. After a 5 – 4 shoot-out loss to the Los Angeles Kings in the final round of the Freeway Faceoff, Anaheim’s playoff hopes were put to rest.

Despite an excellent performance in the net from Curtis McElhinney, the Anaheim Ducks were unable to shut-down the Los Angeles Kings’ offense, allowing them to overcome two three-point deficits, forcing the game into overtime with Anze Kopitar eventually notching the game winner in the shoot-out.

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Three is the Magic Number

The fun part of the blog <or where music and sports will collide for the day>:

Give me a little room here– it has been a while… but… <deep breath> ….

Did you watch School House Rock?  No matter… Either way… Three is the Magic Number.. The song is originally a School House Rocks production that will run you through the combinations… past, present, the future; faith, hope and charity; the heart, the brain and the body give you three, as a magic number.. then it’ll run you through the times table. <Yep it is as good for teaching as it is sounds… so here as it has been, a couple times, now on Twitter, the only live link I have to Embrace doing it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iL659ziEyT8 >

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by Susan Crosby - April 4, 2010 at 9:53 am

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Henrik Sedin gets points 100 and 101 in Canucks loss

Our wonderful duo that comprise I-5 Canucks discuss Henrik Sedin and his excellent season which puts him in the running for a scoring title.   

Although the Vancouver Canucks came up short in their effort tonight against the San Jose Sharks, Henrik Sedin became the first Canuck player to reach 100 points since Markus Naslund did it on this day in 2003. The assist also made Henrik the first player in the NHL this season to reach the 100 point plateau.

Henrik got his 100th point of the season after Alex Burrows scored his 34th of the season on a shot that dribbled past Evgeni Nabokov to open the scoring. Henrik picked up his 2nd assist (and 101st point) on the Canucks second goal, a power play marker by brother Daniel Sedin. Unfortunately that was all the magic they could muster as they ran out of time.

Henrik ends the night with a 3 point lead over Alex Ovechkin. Only time will tell if he’ll be able to maintain his lead, as Ovechkin has been in a bit of a slump and is due to break out anytime.

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by I-5 Canucks - March 28, 2010 at 12:43 am

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Sitting Ducks Fall To Canucks

The Anaheim Ducks fell 4-1 to the Vancouver Canucks. Making their struggle to reach the post season even tougher.

Saku Koivu was the one and only goal scorer for the Ducks in last night’s 4 – 1 loss to the Canucks in Vancouver.  Only 9 games remain for Anaheim and they saw their already slim chance of making the playoffs dwindle to a virtually non-existent one.  11 points back of Detroit and Colorado for the last position, the Ducks have an incredibly hard road ahead of them.

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by Selly - March 25, 2010 at 1:39 pm

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The Man Behind the Mask: Johan Hedberg

The NHLHS Man Behind The Mask series is a profile on some of the best goalies in the league to ever wear the “mask”. We hope you enjoy the latest installment of the NHLHS MBTM series.


The 1994 entry draft was a solid one for goaltenders.  Jose Theodore was chosen in the 2nd round by Montreal.  In the 5th round, the Dallas Stars chose Marty Turco, and four goaltenders were chosen in the 9th round, three of those eventual starters: Tim Thomas by the Nordiques, Evgeny Nabokov by the Sharks, and Tomas Vokoun by the Habs.

None of them are having a season like Johan Hedberg.

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4 comments - What do you think?  Posted by Laura Astorian - March 23, 2010 at 6:29 am

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