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Sometimes Less Is More
In recent years Vancouver has become notorious for it’s lack of activity at the trade deadline. Last year Mike Gillis opted to do absolutely nothing, a year earlier Matt Pettinger was the sole acquisition. Yesterday was also a relatively quiet affair with only three deals made.
Leading up to the deadline the Canucks had some [...]
O Canada The True Story Of A Nations Love For Hockey
It’s hard to pinpoint a definitive time or place as to when and where hockey was invented. There have been many arguments and people will have different opinions. It’s generally accepted that during the eighteen hundreds British soldiers played a version of the game while they were stationed in the Province of Nova Scotia. Another [...]
Tough Guys
There are many NHL teams that covet players who are considered to be tough guys. Such players like Carcillo, Ott and Laraque can earn a very good living from playing the role of a pugilist or for administering bone-shaking body checks to opposing players. Some even act as a bodyguard who protect their teams’ star [...]
Super Sedins Serve Up Another Win
A win for Vancouver, in this game was for most people, going to be a somewhat easy affair. Although the Canucks won in overtime Edmonton made sure that Vancouver would have to earn it the hard way. The Oilers were certainly the most dominant
of the two teams in the first and second periods, especially [...]
The Demitra Dilemma
After suffering a shoulder injury last May, there has been much speculation as to if or when, Pavol Demitra will finally make his return to the Canucks roster. Well, the good news for Vancouver and it’s loyal fans, is that his return could be much sooner than expected. This week the veteran Slovak native, has [...]
So Far So Good For Vancouver
A few months ago the fate of the Vancouver Canucks was far from glorious. Currently it is very hard to find fault with the team. Vancouver is doing every thing right; unless there is a major disaster this team should easily secure a place in the playoffs.
One of the reasons the Canucks are now looking [...]
Bitten By The Desert Dogs
Prior to the start of this game both teams new that earning 2 points was imperative. For the Phoenix Coyotes winning this game meant more than gaining points, a win for the Coyotes would have set a franchise record for the most wins at home. Vancouver made sure that achieving this record would be very [...]
The Importance Of Being Earnest
With Christmas just over a week away most people would be excused if their thoughts were not as focused on work as they normally would be. After all this time of year is meant to be about enjoying the company of family and good food it’s also a chance to un-wind and recharge the batteries, [...]
Reasons To Be Cheerful
Most people would agree that at times it is hard to find the positives in life, especially if the negatives are so glaringly obvious. That kind of sentiment may be true for some Vancouver Canucks fans. With the season now 3 months old few expected Vancouver to be languishing in 10th place, in the Western [...]
What’s Ryan Kesler Really Worth?
Since being drafted by Vancouver in 2003 Ryan James Kesler has become a valuable member of his team. He is currently in the last year of his contract, this season he will earn $1,750,00 .If he is unable to negotiate a new deal prior to July 1st 2010 he will be a restricted free [...]
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